'Downton Abbey' Composer Explains Theme Choices
For six seasons, the elegant, orchestral tone of the beloved TV series has been set by Scottish composer John Lunn, who has won two Primetime Emmys for the show's music.
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In 'City Of Blades,' The Gods Are Dead. So What Happens Next?
Robert Jackson Bennett makes a bold move in this second volume of his Divine Cities series — he abandons (mostly) the fan favorites from volume 1, and picks up years later in a different city.
Revisiting The Craft And Vision Of 'Graduate' Director Mike Nichols
The late director is the subject of a new PBS American Masters documentary. Another documentary about Nichols will be shown on HBO next month. Nichols spoke to Fresh Air's Terry Gross in 2001.
We Sampled The Gastronomic Frontier Of Virtual Reality
Project Nourished uses a variety of tricks to fool the mind into thinking it's eating. The goal: to let us consume our favorite tastes without unwanted extras — like food allergens or just calories.
In 'Hail, Caesar!' Josh Brolin Explores The Debauchery Of Old Hollywood
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Josh Brolin about his role as a conflicted studio fixer in the new Coen brothers comedy Hail, Caesar! Brolin jokes about how the old Hollywood compares to the new.
Carol Burnett: The 'Fresh Air' Interview
The Emmy Award-winning host of The Carol Burnett Show receives a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild on Saturday. In 2003, Burnett spoke to Fresh Air about life and comedy.
Young African-American Muslims Share A Hidden Love In 'Naz & Maalik'
Jay Dockendorf's new film presents a day in the life of two gay African-American teens, who also happen to be devout Muslims. Critic David Edelstein calls Naz & Maalik "excitingly fresh."
Triad Arts Weekend: Celebrating 10 Years Of Arts In The Triad
Beginning February 1st, the Arts team is merging with WFDD News, expanding our reach into the 32 c
Richard Dreyfuss: Like It Or Not, There's A Bit Of Bernie Madoff In All Of Us
"He was a completely despicable human being, but in order to achieve that he had to be lovable," says Dreyfuss, who plays the Ponzi-scheme perpetrator in an upcoming two-part ABC miniseries.
What Do You Want To Do Before You Die?
Artist Candy Chang turned an abandoned house into a giant chalkboard with the prompt: "Before I die I want to ____." Her neighbors' answers described the aspirations of their community.