'Monkey See' Highlights Small Bright Spots In Pop Culture This Year
Once a day until December 25th, NPR's "Monkey See" blog is highlighting a small, good thing that happened in pop culture this year.
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A Case For Why TV Execs Should Face Critics
Press tours with networks and cable companies give TV critics an opportunity to have Q&A sessions with top executives. In January, many executives will skip a big one in LA, and that concerns critics.
'It's (Sexy) Asian Men!' Hallelujah!
The new short web film "It's Asian Men!" aims to tackle a big issue: Why Asian-American men are rarely cast on TV or in movies as the romantic or sexy lead. No Long Duk Dong here.
'Today Will Be Different' Tackles Parenting Fatigue And Middle-Aged Marriage
Maria Semple's new comic novel is about a stressed-out wife and mother who starts every day with a mantra. She tells Fresh Air's Sam Briger that the book was inspired by her own experiences as a mom.
NPR's Book Concierge: Our Guide To 2016's Great Reads
The Book Concierge is back and bigger than ever! Explore more than 300 standout titles picked by NPR staff and critics.
11 Transgender Americans Share Their Stories In HBO's 'The Trans List'
Nicole Maines and Kylar Broadus are both featured in the new HBO documentary. "We all come out publicly," Broadus says. "There is no hidden way to come out as a trans person."
Actress Isabelle Huppert On Navigating The Good And The Bad In 'Elle'
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with French actress Isabelle Huppert about her film, Elle, and the range of characters she's played in over 40 years of acting.
90 Years On, Claude Monet's Water Lilies Still Captivate
Claude Monet died 90 years ago, but his famous water lilies still have power over viewers. What's the secret to their staying power? It might have to do with their creator's particular attachment to his garden in Giverny, France.
Tech Plays Role As The Weapon Of Choice In Crime Fiction
NPR's Art Silverman reads a lot of crime thrillers. In the last year, he's noticed "The Internet of Things" seems to being playing a big role as the weapon of choice.
Small Batch: The Violent Delights And Violent Ends Of 'Westworld'
Glen Weldon and Audie Cornish discuss the first season of HBO's densely plotted science fiction series.