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 Feb 01 Lily Gladstone on her historic Oscar nomination for ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ One of the year’s most honored films is “Killers of the Flower Moon,” a harrowing story of the murders of members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma in the 1920s. The acclaimed performance by one of the film’s stars, Lily…
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 19 Actress Annette Bening on her new role as famed swimmer Diana Nyad One of the year’s most acclaimed acting performances, now receiving Oscar buzz, came from Annette Bening, a four-time Academy Award nominee known for such films as “The Grifters,” “American Beauty” and “The Kids Are Alright.” In her latest performance she…
Arts Jan 15 New book ‘Eve’ dispels myths about human evolution and details female body’s role Where do we come from and how did we evolve into the beings and bodies we are today? The new book "Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution" argues for a better understanding of our…
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 Jan 04 Remembering the art and energy of tap dance legend Maurice Hines Maurice Hines, a legend of tap dance for seven decades, has died. He gained fame with his brother Gregory as the Hines Brothers, delighting audiences on stage, television and film. Jeffrey Brown has this remembrance for our arts and culture…
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…