In The Background: Art You May Never Notice
Why that unassuming museum art — which you'll find behind taxidermic bison and birds — deserves a closer look.
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The Coen Bros. On Writing, 'Lebowski' And Literally Herding Cats
Inside Llewyn Davis -- starring Oscar Isaac and a disobedient cat — is the latest from the filmmaking duo. The brothers talk with Fresh Air's Terry Gross about their writing process ("It's mostly napping") and the cult status of their 1998 film The Big Lebowski ("How do you explain that? I have no idea.")
With One Photo, The Average Commute Becomes Super Special
We asked you to photograph your commute. We had no idea you would make such connections!
New Year's Eve and a John Denver Tribute with Greensboro Symphony Pops, Lee Holdridge, and Jim Curry
This New Year's eve, the Greensboro Symphony Pops presents a unique, feel good way to ring in 2014. The symphony along with Grammy award-winning arranger, composer and conductor Lee Holdridge will celebrate what would have been John Denver's 70th birthday with the return of tribute artist Jim Curry. Jim has performed Denver's songs in sold out shows all across the country, and he's quickly become today's top interpreter of Denver's enormous legacy of multi-platinum hits. After listening to "Leaving on a Jet Plane", David Ford asked Jim about John Denver's special songwriting gift.
Spike Jonze Opens His Heart For 'Her'
In the director's sci-fi romance, a man (Joaquin Phoenix) falls very much in love with his computer operating system (Scarlett Johansson). Jonze spoke with NPR's Audie Cornish about going to the future to direct an old-fashioned love story.
Allons-y! Why We've Been Traveling With 'Doctor Who' For 50 Years
The classic British sci-fi series Doctor Who turns 50 today — though the time-traveling Doctor himself is probably somewhere on the wrong side of 1000. NPR's Petra Mayer has an appreciation of the show and the enduring appeal of its ancient, alien hero.
Sarah Silverman, Serving Up Sinfully Divine Comedy
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Sarah Silverman about her upcoming stand-up special, We Are Miracles. Taped in front of a tiny live audience — just 39 people — the show takes aim at religion, childhood, politics, stereotypes and more.
A Personal 'Report From The Interior' Of Author Paul Auster
Writer Paul Auster explores his own intellectual and moral maturation in his new book Report from the Interior. It's his fifth book about his own life, but Auster says it's not himself he's interested in.
Peter O'Toole, Exuberant From 'Lawrence' To His Last Role
Actor Peter O'Toole had a larger-than-life movie career. The Hollywood legend was made famous in his title role in Lawrence of Arabia. He died Saturday at age 81.
The Modern Scribe: John Stevens and the Art of Letterforming
Winston-Salem based John Stevens is an internationally renowned letter artist. His work can be seen everywhere from book covers and libraries to branding images, magazines, even on guitar necks. He has worked with clients such as Atlantic Records, Lucasfilm, and Pepsi, among many others.