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How Trump family business ventures stand to directly benefit the President
by Terry Gross
New York Times reporter Eric Lipton says the Trump family businesses, including their crypto company, are capitalizing on the President's position, and creating unprecedented conflicts of interest.
New, Magnificently Obsessive 'Suspiria' Is More Rebirth Than Remake
by Justin Chang
Luca Guadagnino's version of Dario Argento's 1977 horror classic departs from the original in every way imaginable. Critic Justin Chang says the 2018 Suspiria showcases an "astounding level of craft."
'Amarcord Nino Rota' Returns — And It's Well Worth The Wait
by Kevin Whitehead
A just-reissued album, from 1981, features diverse musicians playing songs that Nino Rota composed for Federico Fellini movies. Critic Kevin Whitehead calls it a charming album that's long overdue.
Paul Dano On 'Wildlife,' And The Different Anxieties Of Acting And Directing
by Terry Gross
The Love & Mercy star steps behind the camera for Wildlife, an adaptation of Richard Ford's novel about a boy whose parents are separating. The film was informed by Dano's parents' relationship.
'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' Is A Rare Gem: A Sweet Film About A Mean Person
by Justin Chang
A new film features Melissa McCarthy as a misanthropic con artist who forges letters from famous authors. Critic Justin Chang feels like McCarthy's entire career has been working toward this role.
Father And Son Behind 'Beautiful Boy' Share Their Story Of Addiction And Recovery
by Terry Gross
David Sheff and his son Nic both wrote memoirs about Nic's meth addiction. Their stories are now the basis of a film starring Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet. Originally broadcast in '08 and '13.
Eric Church Gets Introspective In A Stripped-Down 'Desperate Man'
by Ken Tucker
The country-music star returns to the basics in a new album that reflects some of the life-altering experiences he survived this past year. Ken Tucker says Desperate Man is an impressive achievement.
'Times' Journalists Puncture Myth Of Trump As Self-Made Billionaire
by Terry Gross
Investigative reporters Susanne Craig and David Barstow say the president received today's equivalent of $413 million from his father's real estate empire, through what appears to be tax fraud.