|
News Feeds |
|
NPR Topics: Arts & Entertainment
|
Art and entertainment commentary plus interviews, book reviews, movie reviews, music reviews, comedy, and visual art. Subscribe to podcasts and follow trends in music, painting, art, architecture, photography, and design.
|
|
|
-
For Virginia Museum Director, Life Is Rarely Still
Alex Nyerges is no stranger to working 16-hour days and wearing multiple hats. As director of the VMFA, his domain ranges from the art blogosphere to the museum's $130 million construction site — with countless travel obligations, fundraising opportunities and donor visits thrown in for good measure.
-
Getting Into Saddam Hussein's Head
HBO's new miniseries, House of Saddam, chronicles the life of the former Iraqi dictator. Actress Shohreh Aghdashloo, who plays Hussein's wife, and writer-director Alex Holmes discuss the challenges they faced in portraying the Hussein family.
-
In 'Rickles' Letters', 'Mr. Warmth' Goes Postal
The 1950s insult comic Don Rickles made a name for himself by poking fun of audiences and public figures. His new book, Rickles' Letters, is a collection of imaginary correspondences to a variety of historical and contemporary figures.
-
Jeffrey Wright: Angel, Agent, Blues Legend & More
The actor plays Muddy Waters in the new film Cadillac Records, which tells the story of Chicago's Chess Records, where Waters launched his career alongside Etta James, Chuck Berry and others.
-
'Frost/Nixon': Interviews With A President
Director Ron Howard's new film documents David Frost's historic interviews with former president Richard Nixon — during which Nixon disclosed his involvement in the Watergate scandal. The film is based on the Tony Award winning play by Peter Morgan.
-
Writing On The Walls Of The Nation's Library
The Library of Congress is a cathedral to the written word. The white marble building may hold the nation's collection of books, but those aren't the only words in the building worth reading.
-
Hip Hop Finds A Place On The Reservation
Hip hop artist Brutus Baez, better known as Bigg B, blends his culture and passion for music. Bigg B explains the hip hop scene on Native American reservations, and how he incorporates the struggles of his people in his lyrics.
-
'Tis The Season For Hollywood Blockbusters
Between now and the end of the year, more than 50 movies — many hoping for Oscar consideration — will hit movie screens. Moviegoers can look forward to everything from animated French mice to Nazis to visitors from other galaxies. NPR's Bob Mondello previews the offerings such as "The Day the Earth Stood Still," "Valkyrie" and "Frost/Nixon."
-
In 'Milk,' A Man And A Movement Remembered
Out gay politician Harvey Milk served just 11 months in office before his assassination 30 years ago. Critic Bob Mondello says Gus Van Sant's new movie biography is a portrait of a hero — and of his cause. (Recommended)
-
Hugh Jackman: Boy From Oz Is 'Australia' Hero
The star of Oklahoma and the X-Men franchise is the rare actor who can headline a musical and a marquee picture. His latest, with Nicole Kidman: Baz Luhrmann's swooning historical epic.
|
|
News Feeds
