Bob Mondello's Best Movies Of 2012
NPR's movie critic looks back on 2012 and his picks for the year's best movies.
Arts
Two Great Storytellers, One Great Evening
It's rare that you get a chance to experience and learn about great songwriting plus great short story writing all in one evening.
Quvenzhane Wallis: 'If I Have To Be Fierce, I'll Be Fierce'
The 9-year-old beat out thousands of other potential young actresses for the role of Hushpuppy in Beasts of the Southern Wild. Now, she's juggling being the youngest ever nominee for the best actress Academy Award with the equally challenging job as a fourth-grader.
Playing The Big Room: An Oscars Joke-Writer Reflects
After the teary acceptance speeches, the most quotable moments from any Oscars telecast are the jokes. Comedy writer Dave Boone, a regular joke writer for Hollywood's biggest night, offers his tips on how to make 'em laugh in Movieland and beyond.
Today's Bullied Teens Subject To 'Sticks And Stones' Online, Too
In her new book, Slate senior editor Emily Bazelon explores teen bullying, what it is and what it isn't, and how the rise of the Internet and social media make the experience more challenging. "It really can make bullying feel like it's 24/7," she says.
Greensboro Symphony: "Mad about Carmen"
Our 2012-2013 local performance broadcast series continues Sunday, February 24th at 8:00 pm.
Wes Anderson, Creating A Singular 'Kingdom'
The filmmaker's latest project, Moonrise Kingdom, is up for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. It's the story of a 12-year-old girl and boy who fall in love and then make a pact to run off into the woods together.
Friends of Music Series at St. Paul's Begins 2013 Season
St. Paul's organist and choirmaster John Cummins began the Friends of Music Series at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. He was determined to have a core of early music with historic instruments and vocal music practice, fully utilizing the historic gothic building at St. Paul's.
How To 'Thrive': Short Commutes, More Happy Hours
Dan Buettner visited some of the happiest populations on Earth to figure out what makes them tick. After five years of study, he argues the real keys to happiness lie not in wealth or beauty, but in fundamental changes to the way we live. Buettner lays out his findings in his book Thrive.
Sometimes, Food Additives Are Pretty Innocuous
The uproar over what critics call "pink slime" in some ground beef refocused attention on what's in the food we eat. Most packaged foods contain at least one item you wouldn't recognize. But many food experts caution that just because you don't know an ingredient doesn't mean you shouldn't eat it. This segment was originally broadcast on April 11, 2012.