Michael C. Hall: Playing A Killer Role On ‘Dexter’
On Dec. 18, the Showtime drama Dexter presents its sixth-season finale. The show stars Michael C. Hall — who played …
‘Tweet Seats’ Come To Theaters, But Can Patrons Plug In Without Tuning Out?
It’s standard practice for theaters to request that patrons turn off their electronic devices before a show begins, and common …
‘Manos: The Hands Of Fate’: Carefully Restoring The Opposite Of A Masterpiece
Manos: The Hands of Fate doesn’t deserve to be called the worst movie ever made. It may not deserve to …
Nigella’s Tips For A Frugal Yet Festive Holiday
Just because you don’t want to spend a lot over the holidays doesn’t mean you don’t want to enjoy yourself. …
Shimon Peres’ Book Honors Israel’s Founding Father
Shimon Peres, the Nobel Peace laureate and President of Israel, was just 23 years old when he became a trusted …
Teasing Out A New Word
On-Air Challenge: Add a letter to create new words in a series of word teasers. Last Week’s Challenge from listener …
Fame And Misery For The ‘Queen Of America’
When author Luis Alberto Urrea was a child, his aunts would tell him fantastical fables about a distant aunt, Teresa …
Desai’s ‘Disappearance’: Three Tales Of Art And Time
Anita Desai’s new collection of stories, The Artist of Disappearance, reads a bit like three symphonic movements in a minor …
Jockey Chris McCarron Plays Not My Job
Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron has won every race a jockey can win … from the Kentucky Derby to …
Spies Like Them: ‘Tinker, Tailor’ And Other Odd Ilk
Most people will find the first 20 minutes of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy difficult to follow — I did, and …
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