Arts Feb 28 Ukraine’s blue and yellow colors ‘everywhere’ as the world demonstrates solidarity Artists, entertainers, performers and others around the world are finding ways to show their solidarity with Ukrainians during this time of crisis. The efforts range from singing to light displays to prayer and beyond. Jeffrey Brown has a look for…
Arts Feb 16 Challenging a romanticized view of the WWII era: ‘The myth always seems to win out’ How do we remember our heroes and our nation’s greatest victories? And what lessons do we learn from history? A provocative recent book examines the story of what’s become known as “the Greatest Generation” and its impact on America’s wars…
Arts Jan 28 New documentary explores America’s ‘complicated’ relationship with Bill Cosby Last year, comedian Bill Cosby's 2018 sexual assault conviction was overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, which found prosecutors had improperly used a deposition where Cosby admitted to drugging women. A new documentary series looks at allegations against Cosby, and…
Arts Jan 24 Miami City Ballet tackles Swan Lake with a nod to history, special emphasis on acting As COVID-19 rages this winter, the Miami City Ballet continues to dance, preparing to perform “Swan Lake” in February, under the careful eye of celebrated choreographer Alexei Ratmansky. Jeffrey Brown spent a day with Ratmansky and dancers to see how…
Arts Jan 20 In ‘Don’t Look Up,’ director Adam McKay makes allegorical plea to follow climate science Climate change and comedy might not seem like a natural pairing, but a new film combines the two to create a parable about how our society is responding to the climate crisis. William Brangham recently spoke to Adam McKay, director…
Arts Jan 14 Immersive Van Gogh exhibits paint a new way of experiencing art Vincent van Gogh is the quintessential art-world phenomenon, both for his artistic creations and life story. But now, he's everywhere, in a new way: the center of a boom in immersive art experiences. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and…
Arts Dec 30 The best reads of 2021 As we close the book on 2021, Jeffrey Brown talks to some of NewsHour's literary friends to get their best recommendations on what books to curl up on the couch with, or share with a friend. This report is part…
Arts Dec 27 Not sure what to watch? Start with our picks for 2021’s best movies and TV shows For those sitting in front of their devices and wondering, “What should we watch now?", Jeffrey Brown gets the answers from a film critic and TV critic who shared their recommendations for the holidays and beyond. This report is part…
Arts Dec 17 Grammy nominee Brandi Carlile on her comeuppance and the industry barriers she still faces Brandi Carlile received five Grammy nominations this year, including record and song of the year. The star of American roots and country music is expected to win big at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. But not so long ago, things…
Arts Dec 14 ‘The Korean Vegan’ cookbook is an immigrant story told through food As people take to the kitchen this holiday season, we look at Joanne Lee Molinaro’s twist in cuisine that is taking social media by storm. Jeffrey Brown explores the magic behind “The Korean Vegan” as part of our arts and…