Arts Feb 13 How ‘Black Panther’ costume designer found inspiration worthy of a superhero When it comes to movies, we tend to focus on actors and directors. But many other factors help determine whether a film resonates with audiences. In commercial and critical blockbuster “Black Panther,” for example, superhero suits recall actual African heritage.
Arts Feb 11 Oscar-nominated ‘Vice’ is a character study on the quest for power Part comedy, part tragedy, the Oscar-nominated movie "Vice" is all raw politics. The film paints a portrait of former Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife, Lynne. Jeffrey Brown sits down with director Adam McKay and star Amy Adams to…
Arts Feb 08 Singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves on using music as an escape Country music singer and songwriter Kacey Musgraves is nominated for four awards at this weekend's 61st annual Grammy Awards. Just 30 years old, the Texas-born musician is enjoying her journey in the music industry -- and doing it on her…
Arts Feb 04 At Washington’s Arena Stage, a dramatic interpretation of Vladimir Putin’s rise A new play showing at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., chronicles the rise of a young Vladimir Putin to power in Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union. "Kleptocracy," written by Kenneth Lin, offers a glimpse into Putin’s…
Arts Feb 01 How self-taught photographer Gordon Parks became a master storyteller Photographer and journalist Gordon Parks used his camera as a tool to help the world understand the experience of African-Americans in the U.S. A current exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, titled "Gordon Parks: The New Tide," examines the…
Nation Jan 25 What’s next for popular podcast ‘Ear Hustle,’ now that co-host has left prison In 2017, the NewsHour reported on the first podcast produced entirely from inside of a prison. “Ear Hustle” offers a rare look at inmate experiences, from race relations to sharing a tiny cell. One of the show’s co-hosts was released…
Arts Jan 22 Oscar winner and nominee Barry Jenkins on adapting the work of James Baldwin to the screen The film “If Beale Street Could Talk” is nominated for three Academy Awards, including best supporting actress and best adapted screenplay. Director Barry Jenkins previously drew critical acclaim for his work on the 2017 best picture, “Moonlight.” He sits down…
Arts Jan 09 After her own rape, author says victims of sexual violence are more than ‘broken beings’ After being gang-raped as a teenager in Mumbai, Sohaila Abulali broke taboos around sexual assault by speaking out publicly about her experience. Jeffrey Brown spoke with Abulali about her new book, "What We Talk About When We Talk About Rape,"…
Arts Jan 04 Through music, Vijay Gupta brings healing community to LA’s Skid Row Vijay Gupta is a Juilliard-trained violinist who's been using music as a way to connect with L.A.’s homeless and incarcerated and promote healing. A movement that began with one Skid Row occupant has now evolved into a group of 80…
Arts Jan 03 How Muslim women’s fashion is shaping conversation around creativity and power What’s long been referred to as the “modest” fashion of Muslim women has grown into a major industry generating hundreds of billions of dollars annually. The first U.S. museum exhibit highlighting Islamic culture within the context of fashion opened in…