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Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind them All, by Laura Ruby

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There Are Wolves Beyond These 'Thirteen Doorways' — But Also A Whole World

10:00am October 04, 2019

by Caitlyn Paxson

Laura Ruby's new young adult novel, set just during the Depression, follows a young girl and her sister who are trying to survive a stark orphanage — and attracting the attention of its local ghost.

The Seventh Voyage, by Jon J. Muth and Stanislaw Lem

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'The Seventh Voyage' Takes A Grand Journey In A Tiny Spaceship

7:00am October 04, 2019

by Etelka Lehoczky

Graphic novelist and illustrator Jon J. Muth's dreamy paintings expand the scope of Stanislaw Lem's story about an astronaut in a cramped one-man spaceship, who finds himself stuck in a time loop.

News Brief: Ukraine Investigation, Iraq Protests, James Franco Sued

5:12am October 04, 2019

We have an update on the House Democrats' impeachment inquiry. Also, anti-government protests in Iraq continue and actor James Franco is accused of sexually exploiting female former students.

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An NPR Mug Mystery

5:12am October 04, 2019

by Catherine Whelan

A mystery 16 years in the making. An NPR producer went on the hunt for the namesake of her mug and it took her to some unexpected places.

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James Franco, shown here at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2018, has been served with a lawsuit alleging sexual exploitation and fraud.

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James Franco Sued By Former Students For Alleged Sexual Exploitation And Fraud

8:32pm October 03, 2019

by Elizabeth Blair

A lawsuit has been filed against the actor and others, alleging unsafe and unnecessary sex and nudity at an acting school that he ran. The two plaintiffs spoke with NPR.

Antonio Banderas plays a film director searching for meaning after his physical decline interferes with his ability to create.

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Almodóvar Looks Back With Regret, And Conviction, In The Elegiac 'Pain And Glory'

5:59pm October 03, 2019

by Ella Taylor

Pedro Almodóvar's wonderful, mature drama sees an aging director (Antonio Banderas) ruminating on his mortality while attempting to rouse himself into making another film.

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The World Of Bob Ross

5:58pm October 03, 2019

by Kat Lonsdorf

A rare Bob Ross solo exhibition opened last month at a gallery in Virginia, and tickets have been in huge demand. The PBS painter's popularity continues to soar, more than 20 years after his death.

In Low Tide starring Jaeden Martell, three teens pay a heavy price after finding a hidden stash of golden coins.

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In Taut Heist Film 'Low Tide,' Teens Find Treasure, Things Go Wrong

5:00pm October 03, 2019

by Scott Tobias

In writer-director Kevin McMullin's skillful and efficient debut feature, teen burglars on the Jersey Shore discover a bag of gold coins, inciting a string of twists, turns and betrayals.

Comedian Maria Bamford Gets Support 'A Million Times Back'

4:38pm October 03, 2019

by Eddie Garcia

Comedian and actor Maria Bamford is known for her many voices, her frankness on mental health, and her ability to marry the real and the

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Guilford County Fifth-Grader's Short Story To Become Opera

4:06pm October 03, 2019

by David Ford

A local fifth-grade author is about to see her short story turned into an opera. It's already scheduled for performance as part of “Opera at the Carolina.”