Let’s Rush To Judgment!: ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’
Well, it had to happen sooner or later. It’s the trailer for Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, which …
Do-It-Yourself Marshmallows
On dark winter nights, after a day of sledding and snow, I remember reveling in the heat from the crackling …
‘Breadcrumbs’: Young Readers Follow A Wintry Tale
Welcome to the third installment of NPR’s Backseat Book Club, where we select a book for young readers — and …
2011 In Film: Iron Ladies And Rowdy Women
Meryl Streep has served up more than her share of ice queens in her time, but her rendering of former …
DVD Picks: ‘Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale’
Time now for a home-viewing recommendation from our film critic Bob Mondello. With Christmas just five days away, he’s suggesting …
January Kids’ Book Club Pick: ‘The Watsons Go To Birmingham – 1963′
Every so often a book becomes a modern classic almost as soon as it arrives on bookshelves. That happened in …
The Story Of The Chitlin’ Circuit’s Great Performers
During the years before the Civil Rights movement got underway, segregated American cities helped give birth to a touring circuit …
In ‘Fielding,’ Baseball Meets The White Whale
Chad Harbach’s debut novel The Art of Fielding is as much about literary fiction as it is about America’s national …
With Hanukkah Microbrews, A Taste of Jewish History
During the holidays, many beer manufacturers roll out seasonal brews. But there’s a relative newcomer for the festival of lights: …
Bianculli Picks The Best (And Worst) TV Of 2011
Fresh Air’s TV critic David Bianculli liked so many shows this year that he says he couldn’t pick just 10 …
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