National Writing On The Walls Of The Nation's Library November 29, 2008 • The Library of Congress is a cathedral to the written word. The white marble building may hold the nation's collection of books, but those aren't the only words in the building worth reading. Writing On The Walls Of The Nation's Library Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96049292/97608429" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Music Interviews Remembering Jazz Pianist Dave McKenna Fresh Air November 27, 2008 • Dave McKenna, the hard-swinging jazz keyboardist who died in October, was a particular favorite of Fresh Air dating back to the show's early local broadcasts. Our Thanksgiving Day broadcast is devoted to his memory — with excerpts from an interview and in-studio performance from 1988, plus remembrances from his sister, singer Jean McKenna O'Donnell. Remembering Jazz Pianist Dave McKenna Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97485041/97572923" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movies In 'Milk,' A Man And A Movement Remembered November 26, 2008 • Gay politician Harvey Milk served just 11 months in office before his assassination 30 years ago. Critic Bob Mondello says Gus Van Sant's new movie biography is a portrait of a hero, and of his cause. In 'Milk,' A Man And A Movement Remembered Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97470061/97541839" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Movies Hugh Jackman: Boy From Oz Is 'Australia' Hero November 26, 2008 • The star of Oklahoma and the X-Men franchise is the rare actor who can headline a musical and a marquee picture. His latest, with Nicole Kidman: Baz Luhrmann's swooning historical epic. Hugh Jackman: Boy From Oz Is 'Australia' Hero Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97535550/97550875" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Pop Culture 'Twilight' Brings Vampires Back To Life November 26, 2008 • Teens stood in line for hours on Thursday to catch the midnight opening of Twilight, the much-anticipated movie based on Stephenie Meyer's popular book series. Vampires are everywhere these days — dominating best-seller lists, movies and TV. 'Twilight' Brings Vampires Back To Life Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97533912/97540196" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Music From McCartney, Young: Something Old, New November 26, 2008 • 2008 has been a milestone year for music. Neil Young has released new solo albums in each of the past three years, and Paul McCartney is back this year with a surprising new album. Bob Boilen talks with Michele Norris about these stunning recordings, both new and old. From McCartney, Young: Something Old, New Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97533367/97546208" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movies 'Four Christmases,' And Still Nothing But Coal November 26, 2008 • A curiously charmless Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon anchor a home-for-the-holidays sitcom that mines four separate situations and finds nothing resembling real comedy.
Summary Judgment Parsing Reviews Of 'Milk,' 'Christmas' And 'Australia' November 26, 2008 • Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, some big films are coming out Wednesday instead of Friday. Mark Jordan Legan takes us through reviews of holiday film Four Christmas starring Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn, the epic Australia starring Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman and the story of California's first openly gay elected official Milk'. Parsing Reviews Of 'Milk,' 'Christmas' And 'Australia' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97524984/97524958" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Music Interviews What's In Alice Russell's 'Pot Of Gold'? November 26, 2008 • The UK neo-soul singer is out with her second album, Pot of Gold. She's known for her collaborations with Massive Attack, The Nextmen and The Quantic Soul Orchestra. What's In Alice Russell's 'Pot Of Gold'? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97524993/97524959" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movies 'Milk' Is Much More Than A Martyr Movie Fresh Air November 26, 2008 • Film critic David Edelstein says the Harvey Milk biopic, starring Sean Penn, is one of the most heartfelt portraits of a politician ever made. "The personal and the political aren't just hand-in-hand," he says: "They dance." 'Milk' Is Much More Than A Martyr Movie Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97518380/97522394" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movies Baz Luhrmann, Dreaming Big In 'Australia' November 26, 2008 • What would Thanksgiving weekend be without an epic film opening on the nation's big screens? This year is no exception: Critic Kenneth Turan says Baz Luhrmann's latest is as colorful and expansive as the Outback. Baz Luhrmann, Dreaming Big In 'Australia' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97467639/97502328" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Will Audiences Give Their Regards To Broadway? November 26, 2008 • Thanksgiving traditionally kicks off Broadway's most lucrative season. Last year, most shows were closed for the holiday because of a strike by stagehands. The theaters are open for business this year. However, with the economic downturn, will people buy tickets? Will Audiences Give Their Regards To Broadway? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97502077/97502114" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movies Refueling A Franchise In 'Transporter 3' November 25, 2008 • Jason Statham returns as organized-crime courier Frank Martin; the latest installment of the hard-driving series lacks originality, but critic Mark Jenkins says it offers an appealing alternative to the latest Bond.
Review Movies 'The Secrets': Love And Dogma, At Odds In Israel November 25, 2008 • An Orthodox Jewish woman gets a most unorthodox education in this mystical Israeli drama, which Mark Jenkins says is as concerned with the erotic as with the spiritual.
Driveway Moments In Ancient Dramas, Vital Words For Today's Warriors November 25, 2008 • Were the tragedies of Sophocles written for soldiers dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder? The artists behind The Philoctetes Project think so — In Ancient Dramas, Vital Words For Today's Warriors Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97413320/97481346" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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