A Striking Image Becomes A Gory Graphic Novel In 'Divine'
A famous photo of a child soldier brazenly smoking was the inspiration for this new graphic novel. But critic Etelka Lehoczky says the book lacks dimensional characters.
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#NPRreads: Climate Scientists In The Crosshairs And China's Economy
Also this week, income inequality and the 2016 election, and the little-known Cascadia subduction zone.
An Aging And Soulful 'Mr. Holmes' Puts A New Spin On Sherlock
While many versions of the classic detective rely on a lack of expression of emotion to define his character, the aging Sherlock played by Ian McKellen has feelings — regrets especially.
In 'Trainwreck', A Screwball Comedy Fades To Family-Values Formulaic
Amy Schumer plays a writer who dodges lovers' pleas for commitment in Trainwreck, directed by Judd Apatow. Critic David Edelstein says the film loses its "delightful momentum" when it gets serious.
'The Great Fish Swap': How America Is Downgrading Its Seafood Supply
One-third of the seafood Americans catch is sold abroad, but most of the seafood we eat is imported and often of lower quality. Author Paul Greenberg explains why. Originally broadcast July 1, 2014.
Men Strut Their Stuff At Their Very Own New York Fashion Week
This week was the debut of New York Fashion Week: Men's. Sixty designers and some big-name sponsors showed up. Jacki Lyden went behind the scenes for The Seams, our series about clothing as culture.
Emmy Nominations For 'Transparent,' Tatiana Maslany Showcase New Talent
Nominations for the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Thursday. The field of contenders shows a welcome turn toward recognizing new talent and new sources for TV.
Can Limited Resources Lead To Better Innovation?
Navi Radjou has spent years studying "jugaad," also known as frugal innovation. While researching emerging markets, he realized that creativity might be the most precious renewable resource.
What Can A Small Town In England Teach Us About Resilience?
Community organizer Rob Hopkins argues that individuals, towns and communities have a large role to play in lowering our dependence on fossil fuels.