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 George Clooney discusses the true story behind his new film ‘The Boys in the Boat’ "The Boys in the Boat” is an improbable story of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the meaning of true grit at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Now the New York Times bestselling book has been adapted…
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…
Nation Dec 06 Rob Reiner on Norman Lear’s groundbreaking career and legacy Norman Lear, the groundbreaking TV producer and writer, died Tuesday at the age of 101. He revolutionized primetime television with a string of hits, dominating the airwaves in the 70s and 80s, and showcased political and social issues of the…
Arts Dec 05 Tariq ‘Black Thought’ Trotter on his impact on hip-hop and new memoir, ‘The Upcycled Self’ The Roots are one of hip-hop’s most important and influential groups and lead lyricist and emcee Tariq Trotter, better known by his stage name Black Thought, has established himself among the leading rappers. The Grammy-winner tells his own story in,…
Arts Nov 30 Simone Leigh’s work explores how Black women have been misrepresented in art and culture Last year, artist Simone Leigh represented the U.S. at what is widely considered the world’s most important exhibition of contemporary art, the Venice Biennale. She was the first Black woman to have that honor. Now, there’s a chance to see…
Arts Nov 28 Kentucky writing program amplifies unheard voices through the power of publishing Ordinary people with extraordinary stories. That’s the ethos behind the Louisville Story Program which is celebrating ten years of amplifying unheard voices and untold stories. Jeffrey Brown went to Kentucky to see the power of writing one’s own story. It’s…