In The Background: Art You May Never Notice
Why that unassuming museum art — which you'll find behind taxidermic bison and birds — deserves a closer look.
Arts & Life
The Coen Bros. On Writing, 'Lebowski' And Literally Herding Cats
Inside Llewyn Davis -- starring Oscar Isaac and a disobedient cat — is the latest from the filmmaking duo. The brothers talk with Fresh Air's Terry Gross about their writing process ("It's mostly napping") and the cult status of their 1998 film The Big Lebowski ("How do you explain that? I have no idea.")
With One Photo, The Average Commute Becomes Super Special
We asked you to photograph your commute. We had no idea you would make such connections!
Spike Jonze Opens His Heart For 'Her'
In the director's sci-fi romance, a man (Joaquin Phoenix) falls very much in love with his computer operating system (Scarlett Johansson). Jonze spoke with NPR's Audie Cornish about going to the future to direct an old-fashioned love story.
Allons-y! Why We've Been Traveling With 'Doctor Who' For 50 Years
The classic British sci-fi series Doctor Who turns 50 today — though the time-traveling Doctor himself is probably somewhere on the wrong side of 1000. NPR's Petra Mayer has an appreciation of the show and the enduring appeal of its ancient, alien hero.
Sarah Silverman, Serving Up Sinfully Divine Comedy
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Sarah Silverman about her upcoming stand-up special, We Are Miracles. Taped in front of a tiny live audience — just 39 people — the show takes aim at religion, childhood, politics, stereotypes and more.
A Personal 'Report From The Interior' Of Author Paul Auster
Writer Paul Auster explores his own intellectual and moral maturation in his new book Report from the Interior. It's his fifth book about his own life, but Auster says it's not himself he's interested in.
Peter O'Toole, Exuberant From 'Lawrence' To His Last Role
Actor Peter O'Toole had a larger-than-life movie career. The Hollywood legend was made famous in his title role in Lawrence of Arabia. He died Saturday at age 81.
When Craft Beer Goes Global: A Kansas City Brewery's Tale
Boulevard Brewing has become a Kansas City staple since its founding in the 1980s. It has many loyal local fans — and soon, a new international owner, Duvel. The deal says a lot about how the world now values a product made with a firm sense of place.
Peter O'Toole, A Life Even Larger Than 'Lawrence'
Peter O'Toole, the Hollywood legend who was made famous in his title role in Lawrence of Arabia, died on Saturday in a London hospital. The 81-year old Irishman was nominated for eight Oscars in his distinguished career, and was known as a bit of a hellraiser.