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Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers team up to create 'No Other Land'
This Oscar-nominated documentary, which tells the story of the Israeli military's demolition of Palestinian homes in the West Bank, was created by a team of two Palestinian and two Israeli filmmakers.
Update: Ken Tucker Review Of Springsteen's 'Western Stars' Will Be Available Friday
by Ken Tucker
Update at 4:30 p.m. ET: Ken Tucker's review of Bruce Springsteen's new album has been temporarily removed because it was published prematurely. We expect to repost it on Friday (June 14).
'The Great Successor' Ventures Inside Kim Jong Un's North Korea
by Dave Davies
Journalist Anna Fifield visited North Korea and interviewed many of its citizens — including members of Kim Jong Un's family — for her new book about the country and its leader.
Devastating New Miniseries Examines The Horrors Faced By The Central Park 5
by Soraya Nadia McDonald
In telling the story of five teens wrongly convicted of rape, Ava DuVernay's When They See Us reminds viewers what happens when adults responsible for upholding justice instead chose to subvert it.
Actor Damian Lewis Explores A World 'Of Ego And Power' On Showtime's 'Billions'
by Dave Davies
The classically-trained British actor plays a ruthless hedge-fund manager on Billions, which recently ended its fourth season. Lewis describes his character as "the embodiment of the American dream."
Though Layered And Ambitious, 'Late Night' Doesn't Always Stick The Landing
by Justin Chang
Emma Thompson stars as a talk show host who hires Molly (Mindy Kaling) to join a writers room full of white men. But the film falls short in reconciling its satire with its more sentimental moments.
Remembering Musician, Singer, Songwriter And Producer Dr. John
by Terry Gross
New Orleans musician Mac Rebennack, A.K.A. Dr. John, died Thursday at 77. He was known for his raspy voice and hits such as "Right Place, Wrong Time" and "Such A Night." Originally broadcast in '86.
UAE's Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed's Growing Influence On The U.S.
by Terry Gross
New York Times correspondent David Kirkpatrick says the UAE ruler has convinced President Trump to take an aggressive position against his enemies, including Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood.