Michelle Williams' biggest takeaway from 'Dying for Sex': Pleasure belongs to you
Williams' FX/Hulu series follows a woman with terminal cancer who decides to pursue her own sexual pleasure. She says the show is about sex, friendship and "being scared and brave at the same time."
A College Discussion Leads To An Improvised Jam Session — And 'Seraphic Light'
Last year, Tufts University hosted a symposium on Art, Race and Politics, which included a panel discussion (and later a concert) with musicians Daniel Carter, Matthew Shipp and William Parker.
Fresh Air Weekend: 'Miseducation Of Cameron Post' Creators; Writer Michael Arceneaux
Desiree Akhavan's film, based on Emily Danforth's novel, centers on a teen sent to gay conversion therapy. Critic Ken Tucker reviews Lori McKenna's new album. Arceneaux's memoir is I Can't Date Jesus.
Tom Cruise Keeps Gaining Momentum In 'Mission: Impossible — Fallout'
Cruise shows no sign of slowing down as he takes on the role of secret agent Ethan Hunt once again. Critic Justin Chang says the new Mission: Impossible is full of "exhilarating, large-scale action."
Stephen King: 'My Imagination Was Very Active — Even At A Young Age'
Bad things happen in Castle Rock, a new Hulu series based on King's fictional town. King spoke to Fresh Air in 1992, 2000 and 2013 about his career writing horror and his fear of losing his mind.
'Won't You Be My Neighbor?' And 'Nanette' Brim With Heart And Humanity
Morgan Neville's moving documentary about Fred Rogers and Netflix's stand-up special starring Australian comic Hannah Gadsby both refuse to play along with established genre conventions.
Accused Russian Agent Maria Butina's Story Reveals Pro-Putin Views In The U.S.
Washington Post investigative journalist Rosalind Helderman says Butina was welcomed by members of the Christian right and the NRA who had "become intrigued with Putin's Russia."
'Miseducation Of Cameron Post' Creators Take Aim At Gay Conversion Therapy
Desiree Akhavan's new film, based on Emily Danforth's 2012 young adult novel, centers on a high school girl who's sent to a Christian conversion center after she's caught kissing her girlfriend.
In 'Give Me Your Hand,' A Bond Forged By Secrets Can't Be Broken
Megan Abbott's new novel centers on a two young women whose high school friendship has morphed into professional rivalry. Critic Maureen Corrigan calls Give Me Your Hand a "spectacular thriller."
Lori McKenna Brings Plainspoken Modesty And Intimate Acoustics To 'The Tree'
A Massachusetts native who struck gold further South as a country music songwriter, McKenna solidifies her status as a recording artist in her own right on her latest album.
Growing Up Black, Gay And Catholic In Texas, Memoirist Put His Faith In Beyoncé
Michael Arceneaux's new book, I Can't Date Jesus, is a collection of essays about his early years. Beyoncé, he says, taught him a valuable lesson: "Just be yourself and be very good at what you do."