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Back to SearchBest Picture Nominee: Nickel Boys
Episode 983
[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 12, 2024] The Colson Whitehead novel The Nickel Boys is a brutal story of an abusive reform school in segregated South Florida. Filmmaker RaMell Ross discusses writing and dire…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Best Picture Nominee: Anora
Episode 982
[REBROADCAST FROM Feb. 12, 2025] Actor Mikey Madison discusses her Oscar-nominated performance in the Sean Baker film "Anora," which is also nominated for best picture. She plays the titular characte…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Composing For 'The Brutalist' (The Big Picture)
Episode 979
One of the most memorable aspects of the epic film"The Brutalist" is the moving and dramatic score. Composer Daniel Blumberg discusses his work on the film, which has earned him an Oscar nomination f…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
What's the Best SNL Sketch of All Time?
Episode 978
In honor of the "SNL 50" special airing this weekend, we take some time to reflect on the best sketches of the past 50 years of "Saturday Night Live." From cowbells to Wayne's World to What Up With T…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Need a 'Hot Date' for Valentine's Day?
Episode 977
A new cookbook takes a look at the history of the date, a stone fruit with a long history, and compiles both savory and sweet date recipes. On Valentine's Day, we speak to author and illustrator Rawa…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
An Exploration of Single Life
Episode 976
In her early forties and single, journalist Nicola Slawson provides an honest exploration of single life through personal experiences and insights in her new book, Single: Living a Complete Life on Y…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
'The Substance' Makeup Artist on Transforming Demi Moore and Respecting the Balance (The Big Picture)
Episode 972
The body-horror film "The Substance" is nominated for five Academy Awards, including for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Makeup played a key role in the film, as we see Demi Moore transform from the stu…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Join Us For A Listening Party Live, with The War and Treaty
Episode 975
Thursday, February 20, 7 PM: Join us for a Listening Party Live with The War and Treaty! We'll hear live music and break down their brand-new album, Plus One, out February 14. Join us in The Greene S…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Monica Barbaro on Transforming into Joan Baez in 'A Complete Unknown'
Episode 974
Actor Monica Barbaro earned an Oscar nomination for her performance as folk singer Joan Baez in the film "A Complete Unknown." She joins us to discuss the role, and how she learned to sing and play g…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
'What to Do When You Get Dumped'
Episode 973
Suzy Hopkins was taken by complete surprise when her husband of 30 years decided to leave her and begin a relationship with an old flame from 30 years prior. So, she decided to write a book about her…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago