Jan 15 The 2015 Oscar nominations are in By Joshua Barajas, Victoria Fleischer "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "Birdman" led the pack of Oscar nominations, nabbing nine each, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced Thursday morning. Check out the full list of nominations. Continue reading
Jan 13 Indie rockers Allah-Las reinvent that retro California sound By Victoria Fleischer Allah-Las play "Better Than Mine" from their new album "Worship the Sun" in the KEXP studio. Continue reading
Jan 12 Watch 7:22 Investing in America's cultural capital By PBS News Hour The National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities turn 50 this year. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Jane Chu of the NEA and William “Bro” Adams of the NEH about the contributions artists and humanists make… Continue watching
Jan 12 Be like poet Bill Berkson and start kissing anyone you can find By Victoria Fleischer Bill Berkson’s poetry isn’t known for one particular style, and his newest collection, “Expect Delays,” captures that variety. He describes it as a “sense of scatter.” The book showcases different approaches and writing styles, varying between abstract and concrete, related… Continue reading
Jan 08 Watch 7:31 Death of cartoonists in Paris draws out passionate defense of free expression By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 08 Watch 9:24 Director Ava DuVernay on sharing the story of 'Selma' and deconstructing American heroes By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 08 'Selma' director Ava DuVernay on writing new speeches for MLK By Murrey Jacobson The movie, "Selma," is getting plenty of attention for its portrayal of history, the relationship between Martin Luther King and President Lyndon Johnson -- and the way it showcases Dr. King's skills and choices as a political tactician and activist. Continue reading
Jan 08 Watch 3:26 Director Ava DuVernay on sharing the story of 'Selma' and deconstructing American heroes By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch 6:34 Why journalists face greater harm in an age of abundant and accessible media By PBS News Hour Continue watching