Life With Leonard Bernstein
To mark the centennial of her father's birth, Jamie Bernstein talks frankly about her new memoir, tracking her life as the daughter of the legendary composer.
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Delaware License Plate Sells For $410,000
In Delaware, a license plate sold in a private auction for $410,000. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to the auction house owner William Emmert about Delaware's license plate collecting culture.
'A River Of Stars' Is An Asian-American, 'Pregnant Thelma & Louise'
Vanessa Hua's debut novel follows two women at a secret California maternity center where rich Chinese send expectant mothers to give birth to U.S. citizens. Then they run away.
Rumors Of The Death Of The Rom-Com Are Greatly Exaggerated
The success of movies like Crazy Rich Asians and Netflix's recent summer offerings may signal a resurgence of a sometimes beloved and sometimes bemoaned genre: the romantic comedy.
'The Rider' Offers An Aching Portrait Of Masculinity In Crisis
Writer-director Chloé Zhao's new film tells the true story of a Lakota cowboy recovering from a serious rodeo accident. Critic Justin Chang says The Rider has "a bone-deep authenticity."
A Devastating Fall Couldn't Keep This Rodeo 'Rider' Off Wild Horses
A riding accident left Brady Jandreau with a skull and brain injury — but he refused to quit. He plays himself in director Chloé Zhao's retelling of his story. Originally broadcast April 10, 2018.
Beep Beep, Yeah! Paul McCartney On Corden's 'Carpool Karaoke' Is TV At Its Best
Late Late Show host James Corden took the famed Beatle on a ride that was, by turns, unexpectedly tender, touching and meaningful. Originally broadcast June 25, 2018.
A New Addition To The Long Tradition Of Puppets Behaving Badly
The Happytime Murders is a new movie starring Melissa McCarthy and a cast of extremely raunchy puppets. It's definitely not for kids — which continues a legacy dating back to the Middle Ages.
What Does It Mean To Choose To Dye Your Hair Blonde?
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with poet Claudia Rankine about her art exhibit on choosing to dye one's hair blonde called "Stamped."
'What Keeps You Alive': When You Marry A Killer, The Anniversary Gifts Are Murder
In writer/director Colin Minihan's slack but stylish horror thriller, two women visit a remote cabin to celebrate their anniversary; a deadly cat-and-mouse game ensues.