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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.
'Miles Ahead' Shows A Dissipated Davis Who Still Burns Hot
by David Edelstein
The new Miles Davis biopic begins in the 1970s, at the end of Davis' five-year hiatus from the music scene. Critic David Edelstein calls Don Cheadle's portrayal of the musician "electrifying."
'Diver's Clothes' Is A Cautionary Tale (And A Fantasy) About Travel
Vendela Vida's The Diver's Clothes Lie Empty is a novel about the sense of dislocation that often comes with traveling to another country. Originally broadcast on June 30, 2015.
Fresh Air Remembers Actress Patty Duke
Duke won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Helen Keller in 1962's The Miracle Worker. She died Tuesday at the age of 69. Originally broadcast in 1988.
Injuries Increase As Pitchers Throw Harder, Faster And Younger
In The Arm, baseball columnist Jeff Passan explains how competitive pressure on young players is making them more vulnerable.
'My Golden Days,' An Heir To French New Wave
by John Powers
Arnaud Desplechin's new film centers on the memories of a middle-aged Frenchman who returns to Paris after years of living abroad. Critic John Powers says My Golden Days is "achingly romantic."