For Kafka, Even Beer Came With Baggage
Many of Kafka's darkest comedies appear rooted in the cowering relationship he had with his father. Their only true bonding was over beer.
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Maya Angelou Documentary at RiverRun
The first feature length documentary on acclaimed author, activist, and educator Dr. Maya Angelou is screening at this week's RiverRun International Film Festival.
Gardens Don't Tend Themselves: Portraits Of The People Behind LA's Luxury
Behind every gleaming bathroom or expertly manicured lawn is a person tasked with its upkeep. These workers are the stars of Ramiro Gomez's art — he's a former nanny and the son of Mexican immigrants.
'Alice & Oliver' Novelist On Marriage, Cancer And The Pain Of Uncertainty
Charles Bock's wife died from leukemia just before their daughter's 3rd birthday. Bock relived the final years of her life while writing his new novel. "I was just shattered," he says of the loss.
A Good Fit: Why The Best Thing About 'Catastrophe' Is People Laughing
Catastrophe, starring Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan, is a romantic comedy that wisely lets its lead characters consider each other deeply and enchantingly funny.
To Access Her Big, Boxy Muse, Photographer Set Her Sights On Allen Ginsberg
From a bland suburban upbringing, Elsa Dorfman emerged into a creative life inspired by her 6-foot Polaroid camera. And the famed Beat poet turned out to be the key to that astounding metamorphosis.
Want To Teach In Urban Schools? Get To Know The Neighborhood
Many teachers in urban schools don't understand their students or the places they live, says author and educator Christopher Emdin.
#NPRpoetry Moment: Poetry Of Potent Potables
It's National Poetry Month and listeners have been submitting Twitter poems with the hashtag #NPRpoetry. Graphic designer Kat Wedmore wrote about her connection with the show Jeopardy!
#NPRpoetry Moment: Follow That Shiny Bald Spot
To celebrate National Poetry Month this April, All Things Considered asked listeners to Tweet poems with the hashtag #NPRpoetry. Eight-year-old Lily Sciacca writes about how she finds her father.
Buster Keaton And Samuel Beckett Walk Into A Movie Studio ...
In 1964, the silent film master and the celebrated playwright made a film together. It was Beckett's first movie — and it showed. Notfilm tells the story of their collaboration.