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George Miller: Furiosa, what Mad Max is really about, and his early career as an ER doctor
The Australian director George Miller made his name with the post-apocalyptic “Mad Max” film trilogy that he launched 45 years ago. In 2015, he reviv…
1 year, 7 months ago
Jane Schoenbrun: I Saw the TV Glow, the trans experience, and their ‘90s TV obsessions
The director Jane Schoenbrun first became known for their 2021 movie “We're All Going to the World's Fair,” which tapped into a teenaged fascination …
1 year, 7 months ago
Ethan and Maya Hawke: On Wildcat and their love of Flannery O'Connor
The father-daughter duo Ethan and Maya Hawke have teamed up for the new film called “Wildcat,” which follows the life of Flannery O'Connor while she …
1 year, 7 months ago
Zainab Johnson: How some big plot twists in her life led to a career in comedy
The comedian Zainab Johnson had dreams of being a professional basketball player until she got hit by a truck and started reevaluating her life. Now,…
1 year, 7 months ago
Harlan Coben: After 80 million copies sold, the bestselling author still suffers from self-doubt
Harlan Coben is one of the most successful writers out there today with more than 80 million books in print, published in 46 languages. In recent yea…
1 year, 7 months ago
Quick Q: Canadian saxophonist and composer Christine Jensen on her new song Fantasy on Blue
The Canadian jazz musician Christine Jensen is back with her third jazz orchestra album, “Harbour.” She tells Tom about a track called “Fantasy On Bl…
1 year, 7 months ago
Joyner Lucas: On his new album Not Now I'm Busy
Joyner Lucas is a rapper who has millions of streams and two Grammy nominations. He tackles big subjects in his music, from self-harm and addiction t…
1 year, 7 months ago
Alana Yorke: Her near-death experience and new album
After a near-death scuba diving accident that left her with PTSD, the Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Alana Yorke released the biggest album of her car…
1 year, 7 months ago
Laurie Anderson: AI and art, O Superman, and her prolific career
The artist, musician and filmmaker Laurie Anderson has been prolific for decades. With a career that’s been called uncategorizable, she’s worked in p…
1 year, 7 months ago
Kaia Kater: Strange Medicine and the Black origins of the banjo
The Canadian folk singer Kaia Kater is back with a new album, “Strange Medicine.” She sits down with Tom to talk about the record, why she fell out o…
1 year, 7 months ago