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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.
Ray Romano On Fame, And Finding His Bearings After 'Raymond' Wrapped
by Terry Gross
Ray Romano's comedy special, Right Here, Around the Corner, is now streaming on Netflix. He spoke to Fresh Air in 2016 about the story behind the title of his hit sit-com Everybody Loves Raymond.
Remembering Oscar-Nominated Character Actor Seymour Cassel
by Terry Gross
Cassel, who died April 7, performed as a child during matinees of his mom's burlesque shows and went on to appear in movies directed by John Cassavetes and Wes Anderson. Originally broadcast in 2006.
'Game Of Thrones' Keeps Its Finger On The Pulse As It Enters The Home Stretch
by John Powers
Over the years, the HBO series has risen from being a nifty potboiler to a timely expression of a zeitgeist that contests everything from gender roles to climate change to immigration.
'Her Smell' Is A Brilliant And Blistering Portrait Of A Musician Falling Apart
by Justin Chang
Critic Justin Chang says he couldn't tear his eyes away from Elisabeth Moss, who gives a spectacular performance as an out-of-control punk musician struggling with substance abuse.
Reporters Say Members Of Congress Are 'Obsessed' With Getting Re-Elected
by Terry Gross
Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer, who cover Congress for Politico, discuss the power dynamics of Capitol Hill during the Trump Presidency. Their new book is The Hill To Die On.
Wily And Clever, Billie Eilish's Debut Album Sounds Like No One Else
by Ken Tucker
The 17-year-old California singer-songwriter's album, When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? keeps listeners guessing. Her frame of reference is vast — ranging from glam rock to folk music.