Deathless Prose Added To Our Collective Memories In 2017
Fred Shapiro, editor of the Yale Book of Quotations, talks about his top 10 quotes for 2017. The quotes span politics, Hollywood, sports and international affairs.
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For December, Forget Wrapping Presents And Treat Yourself To These 3 Romances
Escape from the holiday whirl with three tasty romances, featuring a duke with an epic library, a young girl finding herself in the big city and a proper lady finding love where she least expects it.
Rollicking 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Introduces Welcome Shades Of (G)Rey
Writer/director Rian Johnson joins the Star Wars franchise to deliver a chapter that's fast, fun and freewheeling, even as it introduces surprising nuance to the classic Dark Side vs. Light Side beef.
Maureen Corrigan Picks Books To Close Out A Chaotic 2017
Fresh Air's book critic says her 2017 list is chaotic in a good way. "These books zing off in all directions: They're fresh, unruly and dismissive of the canned and contrived."
'Godless' Creator Was Determined To Put His Own Spin On The Classic Western
Scott Frank packed his Netflix miniseries with train robberies and shootouts, but Godless isn't exactly a typical Western. For one thing, the town at the center of the story is run by women.
Christopher Plummer Nominated For Golden Globe After Replacing Kevin Spacey
The 75th Golden Globe nominations were announced on Monday. Among the nominees is actor Christopher Plummer, for his role replacing Kevin Spacey in All the Money in the World, after Spacey faced allegations of sexual misconduct.
The Worst Accents And Best Props From Movies In 2017
It's the time of year when you start hearing superlative lists — best of, worst of, least, most, etc. This week on All Things Considered you'll hear some "Highly Specific Superlatives." First up, a movie roundup including best prop trend, worst accent and best coats.
'Shape Of Water,' 'Big Little Lies' Snag Most Golden Globe Nominations
Guillermo del Toro's Cold War fantasy The Shape Of Water snagged the most motion picture nominations, followed by The Post and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
Not My Job: Method Man Gets Quizzed On Method Acting
The TV host and founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan answers questions about the dramatic technique of becoming the character one plays.
On The Hunt For The 'Love' In Granola: A Story About Loving Yourself
The FDA infamously sanctioned a bakery for listing "love" as an ingredient, but our writer wanted that recipe. She found a treasure of another sort, one of value for those with eating disorders.