Arts Jun 26 Critics share the must-see films of the summer movie season It's another summer of movies, with big blockbusters returning to theaters and some comedy and horror indie films too. But will that combination be enough to finally draw people back to theaters? Jeffrey Brown zooms in with two film critics…
Arts Jun 26 8 blockbusters and indie gems to watch this summer The summer movie season is heating up with exciting blockbusters and independent films coming soon to theaters. Monday on the PBS NewsHour, Jeffrey Brown speaks with Ann Hornaday, chief film critic of The Washington Post, and Aisha Harris, host of…
Arts Jun 23 Critics share their picks for this summer’s most anticipated reads It's summertime and the reading is easy. At least, we hope you’ll all get the time to enjoy books during vacation and travel. Jeffrey Brown is here to help and speaks to two big-time readers who offer some guidance. It’s…
Arts Jun 23 8 books to read this summer A roundup of favorite books to read this summer from NPR book critic Maureen Corrigan and New York Times books editor Gilbert Cruz.
Arts Jun 16 John Legend embarks on a personal path for his new creative endeavor At 44, John Legend is the very portrait of success. He’s achieved the so-called EGOT, winning two Emmys, 12 Grammys, an Oscar and a Tony. He's the first Black man and second youngest person ever to do so. Now he’s…
Arts Jun 12 A Brief But Spectacular take on writing from the inside out Michael R. Jackson is a Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright and composer. His musical, “A Strange Loop,” started as a personal monologue he wrote shortly after graduating from NYU and it debuted on Broadway 18 years later. He shares his…
Arts Jun 08 Broadway composer John Kander on how his latest musical is a love letter to New York Broadway’s big night, the Tony Awards, will be held this Sunday. The new show, “New York, New York,” is a top contender, nominated in nine categories, including Best Musical. Its composer, John Kander, is separately being honored with a special…
Arts Jun 07 How intimacy coordinators ensure safety on theater and film sets In the aftermath of the #MeToo movement, a new field has come to prominence in the film and theater industry, intimacy coordinators and directors. The role puts a focus on consent and safety for actors and the production team. Jeffrey…
Arts May 30 How a blend of science and art is improving neurological health The blend of science and art is called neuroarts or neuro-aesthetics. The new book, “Your Brain On Art: How The Arts Transform Us,” shows both the growth and importance of the field that connects the arts and our health. Jeffrey…
Arts May 25 Michelle Zauner’s Brief But Spectacular take on making the ordinary beautiful Michelle Zauner is a Korean American author and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of alternative pop band Japanese Breakfast. Zauner shares her Brief But Spectacular take on making the ordinary beautiful.