Arts Feb 05 Iranian American writer discusses new novel about struggling with survivor’s guilt In 1988, amid the Iran-Iraq war, the U.S. military accidentally shot down an Iranian commercial passenger jet, killing all 290 people aboard. That real-life tragedy sets in motion the fictional events in the new novel “Martyr!” a young Iranian American…
Arts Jan 31 Popular new literary genre mixes romance and fantasy TikTok's popular BookTok channel has been buzzing about a new genre called "romantasy'' that is spawning whole sections in bookstores. Jeffrey Brown visited the stacks and talked to author Rebecca Yarros to see what’s driving this trend. It’s part of…
Arts Jan 24 Oscar nominations spark controversy with snubs of Barbie’s Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig When the Academy Award nominations were announced, Barbie was among the ten films on the list for Best Picture. But many were surprised the nominations for Best Director did not include Barbie director Greta Gerwig and the film's star Margot…
Arts Jan 05 The stars of ‘How to Dance in Ohio’ on exploring connections among autistic adults A new musical recently debuted on Broadway that puts the stories of seven autistic young adults front and center as they face the challenges of leading independent lives. Jeffrey Brown talks to the creators behind "How to Dance in Ohio"…
Arts Dec 26 Critics name their favorite TV shows of 2023 In the age of streaming, there's never a lack of something to watch. With the choices nearly overwhelming, Jeffrey Brown spoke with critics Lorraine Ali of The Los Angeles Times and Jen Chaney of New York Magazine and Vulture about…
Arts Dec 22 Critics recommend their must-see movies of 2023 Over the holidays, you might have some time to catch up on new films at home or to venture to the theaters. To help guide us on the best ones to add to your list, Jeffrey Brown speaks to two…
Arts Dec 21 10 films picked by critics as the best of 2023 2023 was both a challenging year and a great year for Hollywood and films. Here are some of the top picks from Justin Chang and Linda Holmes.
Arts Dec 15 Critics discuss their favorite books of 2023 With the holidays upon us, you may be hunting for gifts for book lovers in your life. To help narrow down the list, Jeffrey Brown speaks to two NewsHour regulars for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Arts Dec 15 Here’s a dozen books from 2023 you should read, critics say As the year comes to a close, we’re sitting down with book critics to discuss some of the best books released in 2023. NPR’s Fresh Air book critic Maureen Corrigan and New York Times books editor Gilbert Cruz share their…
Arts Dec 11 Baz Luhrmann discusses adapting his film ‘Australia’ into a TV miniseries The new Hulu miniseries, “Faraway Downs,” is set in Australia’s far north on the cusp of World War II. It’s a story with war, romance and the star power of Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. It’s also a rare instance…