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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.
A Look Back At How Milton Berle And Ed Sullivan Captivated Audiences With Variety
by David Bianculli
Critic David Bianculli remembers the debut, 70 years ago this month, of two variety shows — one hosted by Berle, the other by Sullivan — that showcased the powerful impact of television.
'Fresh Air' Remembers Anthony Bourdain, A Chef Devoted To Global Street Food
by Dave Davies
Bourdain, who died at 61, traveled the world, sampling local cuisine and meeting people along the way. He told Fresh Air in 2016: "I'm happiest experiencing food in the most purely emotional way."
Former FBI Counter-Terrorism Agent Reflects On 'Messing With The Enemy'
by Dave Davies
Clint Watts developed online relationships with terrorists and their sympathizers in order to understand and undermine terror networks. He also researched Russian efforts to influence U.S. elections.
A Family Moves From Tragedy To Terror In 'Hereditary'
by Justin Chang
A new film offers a searing portrait of a family wracked by grief — and by mysterious forces. Reviewer Justin Chang says Hereditary is the most emotionally devastating horror movie he's seen in ages.
Reissue Of Anthony Braxton's '1991 Studio' Revives A Jazz Master's Classic
by Kevin Whitehead
Braxton is known for his brainy compositional procedures, and the quartet he led between 1985 and 1993 was his great workshop. Quartet (Willisau) 1991 Studio is a two-disc showcase of their music.
Trumpeter Adam O'Farrill Stakes Out His Own Turf On 'El Maquech'
by Kevin Whitehead
O'Farrill is a New Yorker of Cuban, Mexican, Jewish, African-American, German and Irish descent. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says his new album with Stranger Days reflects O'Farrill's robust heritage.
Keith Hernandez On Baseball, 'Seinfeld' And Being His Own 'Worst Enemy'
by Dave Davies
The former first baseman played on World Series-winning teams with the Cardinals and Mets, and made a memorable appearance on Seinfeld. His new memoir is I'm Keith Hernandez.