Apr 23 5 books about Silicon Valley you need to read right now By Elizabeth Flock Want to understand the tech industry? "Brotopia" author Emily Chang shares her favorite picks. Continue reading
Apr 22 Watch 7:41 Why we need to think about extremism differently in order to reduce it As Sri Lanka reels from a series of deadly Easter Sunday attacks, the problem of violent extremism enters the spotlight once again. How can the U.S. and the world anticipate and counter the threat of terrorism, which experts agree cannot… Continue watching
Apr 22 Watch 5:15 A photography exhibit of melting ice — and shifting consciousness By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport The melting of polar ice masses is a prominent topic in the news lately, but it’s difficult to imagine what the process would look like. In Austin, Texas, a recent photography exhibit aimed to make the concept of climate change… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 8:17 Filmmaker unearths historical treasures in home movies By Joanne Elgart Jennings Rick Prelinger produces a film series called “Lost Landscapes," montages that present city life across 100 years. These portraits tell hidden histories of American cities through the most personal of lenses: home movies. So far, he’s presented films about San… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 6:44 ‘Cathy’ comic strip creator looks to the next chapter By Megan Thompson Cathy Guisewite is the creator of the "Cathy" comic strip, which ran for 34 years before her 2010 retirement. Guisewite's new book of humorous essays, "Fifty Things That Aren't My Fault," chronicles the next chapter of her life, and all… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 9:38 Stability gives Baghdad a chance at a cultural renaissance By Simona Foltyn Baghdad is experiencing a phase of rare stability that is allowing the community to rebuild its art scene. Iraq's capital city was a beacon for artists whose world-renowned works were supported by a sizable middle class. While decades of war… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 5:05 ‘Midwinter’ combines music and art at Chicago museum By Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo, Sam Weber For three nights in February, the Art Institute of Chicago in partnership with Pitchfork opened its doors for “Midwinter." The event is billed as an “unprecedented art and music experience," with more than 30 eclectic acts performing inside the museum. Continue watching
Apr 19 Watch 5:25 How female characters evolve beyond the corset in ‘The Chaperone’ Elizabeth McGovern is perhaps best known as Countess Cora Crawley from the PBS series "Downton Abbey." Now she stars on the big screen in "The Chaperone," based on the story of flapper Louise Brooks and the middle-aged housewife who accompanies… Continue watching
Apr 19 6 fantasy shows to binge-watch now that ‘Game of Thrones’ is over By Elizabeth Flock Hollywood Reporter TV critic Tim Goodman recommends 6 fantasy shows to watch now that our time with Westeros is over. Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 4:46 Steve Martin and Martin Short on faux flattery and genuine compliments Steve Martin and Martin Short have been nearly inseparable since meeting more than 30 years ago on the set of “Three Amigos.” The two legendary Hollywood comedians sat down with Steve Goldbloom to discuss their latest touring special, “Now You… Continue watching