There's Entirely Too Much Melville 'In The Heart Of The Sea'
The story of the ship that inspired Moby-Dick would have been better off without relying quite so heavily on that connection and the existential questions it inspires.
Movies
A Beautifully Drawn Journey With 'Boy And The World'
Director Ale Abreu follows a boy on a search for his father in a beautiful Brazilian animated film.
'Don Verdean' Takes Shaky Aim At The Dark Side Of Faith
The new satire from the team behind Napoleon Dynamite goes after elements of megachurch culture with a sometimes enjoyable bite, but it takes a few detours into mean-spiritedness.
'Toy Story' Is 20, And Celebrating With A Special
In the big world of entertainment conglomerates, Pixar is Disney is ABC (sort of), so perhaps it's no surprise there's an ABC special to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pixar's first feature.
Remembering Holly Woodlawn, Muse To Lou Reed's 'Wild Side'
Woodlawn, the transgender woman who inspired the first verse of Reed's 1973 hit "Walk on the Wild Side," died of cancer Sunday. She was 69. Originally broadcast in 1991.
'Chi-Raq' And A Hard Place: What Critics Are Saying About Spike Lee's New Movie
When it comes to problems of violence in Chicago, does Lee's latest help, or hurt? We rounded up some smart takes on the film.
From 'Scarface' To 'Sopranos': Remembering Character Actor Robert Loggia
Best known for his roles as cops and outlaws, Loggia died Friday from complications related to Alzheimer's disease. He was 85. Originally broadcast in 1987.
Aristophanes In Chicago: Spike Lee's Ancient Inspiration, On Film
Lee's new film, Chiraq, draws on an ancient idea to deal with the present-day crisis of gun violence in Chicago. Natalie Moore of member station WBEZ explains how.
Not My Job: We Ask Actor Jeff Daniels About People Named Steve And Their Jobs
Daniels portrays former Apple CEO John Sculley in the new film Steve Jobs. We'll ask Daniels about three other people named Steve, and what they do for a living.
Moment Of Truth In 'Youth' Hits Home For Actor Harvey Keitel
Harvey Keitel plays a film director spending time at a spa in the Swiss Alps in the movie, "Youth." He talks with NPR's Scott Simon about the production and a chance meeting in Sarajevo, years ago.