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'The Shrouds' introduces a new stage of grief: Watching your loved one decompose
David Cronenberg's thriller centers on an unusual technology that allows people to watch their loved ones decompose in real time. The Shrouds is both deeply morbid and disarmingly funny.
'Archives' box set surveys a crucial part of Joni Mitchell's pop career
by Ken Tucker
The five discs in Joni Mitchell Archives Vol. 3, The Asylum Years (1972-1975) represent both a summation of Mitchell's pop achievement and a harbinger of her later, more experimental work.
'Star Trek' actor Patrick Stewart says he's braver as a performer than he once was
by Sam Briger
The Star Trek: Picard actor says he's changed his approach over the years: "I am not averse to risk-taking and I don't judge myself. I used to do that so much. " Stewart's new memoir is Making It So.
How was Hamas able to launch such a devastating attack on Israel?
by Terry Gross
Terrorism expert Daniel Byman explains the origins of the war between Israel and Hamas, and where it may lead. His books include A High Price: The Triumphs and Failures of Israeli Counterterrorism.
Keegan-Michael Key breaks down how he sets up a joke
by Terry Gross
The Key & Peele and Schmigadoon! star explains why he loves sketch comedy — watching it, performing it and writing about it. His book, with writing partner Elle Key, is The History of Sketch Comedy.
A perfect artistic union: Wes Anderson adapts Roald Dahl's singularly strange visions
by David Bianculli
Netflix's anthology series presents four of Dahl's short stories — all of them written for the screen and directed by Anderson, and all of them featuring Dahl's dazzling, fairy-tale-book visuals.
After a career of cracking cold cases, investigator Paul Holes opens up
by Dave Davies
Holes spent more than 20 years investigating crimes in California and played a critical role in identifying the so-called Golden State Killer. His book is Unmasked. Originally broadcast Aug. 10, 2022.