Arts

Willi Herold (Max Hubacher) tries a Nazi officer's gear on for size, and find it fits all too well, in The Captain.

Arts

In 'The Captain,' Clothes Make The Man — And The Monster

4:29pm July 27, 2018

by Bob Mondello

A German deserter in the waning days of World War II dons a discarded Nazi officer's uniform for warmth, but soon finds himself wielding its authority with unnerving and violent cruelty.

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Books

Bookmarks Announces Festival Lineup, First Kids' Keynote Speaker

4:18pm July 27, 2018

by Bethany Chafin

Local literary arts organization, Bookmarks, has announced the lineup for its fall festival.

Arts

Tom Cruise Keeps Gaining Momentum In 'Mission: Impossible — Fallout'

1:55pm July 27, 2018

by Justin Chang

Cruise shows no sign of slowing down as he takes on the role of secret agent Ethan Hunt once again. Critic Justin Chang says the new Mission: Impossible is full of "exhilarating, large-scale action."

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Stephen King: 'My Imagination Was Very Active — Even At A Young Age'

1:55pm July 27, 2018

by Terry Gross

Bad things happen in Castle Rock, a new Hulu series based on King's fictional town. King spoke to Fresh Air in 1992, 2000 and 2013 about his career writing horror and his fear of losing his mind.

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Ophira Eisenberg chats with actor Jessica Walter on Ask Me Another at the Bell House in Brooklyn, New York.

Arts

Jessica Walter's Alter Egos

11:48am July 27, 2018

Jessica Walter talks about playing boozy, acerbic moms on Arrested Development and Archer — and shares stories from her early days on TV.

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Cover art for Chance The Rapper's debut mixtape, 10 Day — it was the first in a "trilogy" of illustrations for the Chicago artist done by Brandon Breaux.

The Artist Responsible For Chance The Rapper's Meme-Inspired Abstract Art

10:56am July 27, 2018

by Vincent Acovino

Illustrator Brandon Breaux has, since Chance The Rapper's debut mixtape, created the evocative portraits used on his covers. But for a recent series, Breaux went abstract — and meme-y.

Zachary Wood: Why Should We Listen To Views We Find Offensive?

9:32am July 27, 2018

by NPR/TED Staff

In college, Zachary Wood joined a group that invites provocative speakers to campus, hoping to spark dialogue. But he soon learned not everyone wants to hear from those with whom they disagree.

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Jeffrey Howard: Should A Culture Dedicated To Free Speech Limit Hate Speech?

9:32am July 27, 2018

by NPR/TED Staff

Political scientist Jeffrey Howard says democracies should allow all types of speech — even if they're hurtful. The key, he says, is to respond with conversation rather than confrontation.

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Elif Shafak: What Happens When Different Viewpoints Are Silenced?

9:32am July 27, 2018

by NPR/TED Staff

Turkish novelist Elif Shafak has seen firsthand what can happen when a country restricts free speech. She says democracy depends on the right to openly exchange diverse, even oppositional, ideas.

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James Kirchick: Who Benefits From Unrestricted Free Speech?

9:32am July 27, 2018

by NPR/TED Staff

When James Kirchick was in college, someone he found deeply offensive spoke on campus. Rather than protest, James attended the talk. He says free speech benefits everyone, especially the powerless.

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