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Beetlejuice is back, in a supernatural screwball sequel
Director Tim Burton seems more interested in updating than duplicating his 1988 hit. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice demonstrates affection for the characters and genuine curiosity in how they’re doing now.
Filmmaker Finds An Unlikely Underwater Friend In 'My Octopus Teacher'
by Sam Briger
Craig Foster spent a year diving — without oxygen or a wetsuit — into the frigid sea near Cape Town, South Africa. His documentary is now nominated for an Oscar. Originally broadcast Oct. 20, 2020.
No Longer '20 Feet From Stardom': Singer Merry Clayton Steps Out Of The Background
by Terry Gross
Clayton sang backup with Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, Carole King and many others. Now she has a new album — where she's front and center — called Beautiful Scars. Originally broadcast in 2013.
Plots, Subplots And Wildly Fascinating Villains Abound In 'The Nevers'
by David Bianculli
HBO's new series, which was initially created by Joss Whedon, is a superhero story set at the very end of the Victorian era. It features a team of outcast women with paranormal abilities.
Poet Hanif Abdurraqib On The Intersection Of Black Excellence, Joy And Pain
by Arun Venugopal
What do Soul Train and Whitney Houston tell us about race in America? In his book, A Little Devil in America, the culture critic traces the history of Black performance through moments in pop culture.
Newly Unearthed 1965 Album Represents Hasaan Ibn Ali's Posthumous Vindication
by Kevin Whitehead
The jazz pianist only recorded two albums, the second of which was long believed to be lost. Now, the rediscovery of Metaphysics: The Lost Atlantic Session is cause for renewed celebration.
Remembering Watergate Conspirator G. Gordon Liddy
by Terry Gross
Liddy, who died March 30, was convicted in 1973 for his role in the conspiracy to burglarize and bug the Democratic Party's headquarters at the Watergate office complex. Originally broadcast in 1980.