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Alexander Chee's Voice Shines Through In 'Queen Of The Night'

8:30am January 30, 2016

by NPR Staff

The long-awaited novel follows a famous opera singer on her journey of constant reinvention. Despite the 19th century France setting, Chee admits there are autobiographical elements.

The Knoedler & Company art gallery, shown here in 2010, had been in business since before the Civil War. The gallery permanently closed its doors in 2011.

Art Forgery Trial Asks: Were Dealers Duped, Or Did They Turn A Blind Eye?

8:23am January 30, 2016

by Joel Rose

In 2011, New York City's oldest gallery was accused of selling paintings it now admits were forgeries. Plaintiffs say the gallery overlooked glaring problems with the paintings' backstories.

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'Downton Abbey' Composer Explains Theme Choices

8:08am January 30, 2016

by Tim Greiving

For six seasons, the elegant, orchestral tone of the beloved TV series has been set by Scottish composer John Lunn, who has won two Primetime Emmys for the show's music.

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In 'City Of Blades,' The Gods Are Dead. So What Happens Next?

7:00am January 30, 2016

by Jason Sheehan

Robert Jackson Bennett makes a bold move in this second volume of his Divine Cities series — he abandons (mostly) the fan favorites from volume 1, and picks up years later in a different city.

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Revisiting The Craft And Vision Of 'Graduate' Director Mike Nichols

8:02pm January 29, 2016

The late director is the subject of a new PBS American Masters documentary. Another documentary about Nichols will be shown on HBO next month. Nichols spoke to Fresh Air's Terry Gross in 2001.

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Project Nourished's virtual eating gizmos. From left: An atomizer that releases the scents of a food; a virtual reality headset; a a device that mimics the chewing sounds transmitted from a diner's mouth to their ear drums; a cocktail glass with built-in

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We Sampled The Gastronomic Frontier Of Virtual Reality

7:25pm January 29, 2016

by Noah Nelson

Project Nourished uses a variety of tricks to fool the mind into thinking it's eating. The goal: to let us consume our favorite tastes without unwanted extras — like food allergens or just calories.

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In 'Hail, Caesar!' Josh Brolin Explores The Debauchery Of Old Hollywood

6:03pm January 29, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Josh Brolin about his role as a conflicted studio fixer in the new Coen brothers comedy Hail, Caesar! Brolin jokes about how the old Hollywood compares to the new.

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Carol Burnett: The 'Fresh Air' Interview

1:45pm January 29, 2016

The Emmy Award-winning host of The Carol Burnett Show receives a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild on Saturday. In 2003, Burnett spoke to Fresh Air about life and comedy.

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Gay teens Maalik (Curtiss Cook, Jr.) and Naz (Kerwin Johnson, Jr.) face rejection by their family and community, as well as suspicion from authorities, in Naz & Maalik.

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Young African-American Muslims Share A Hidden Love In 'Naz & Maalik'

1:45pm January 29, 2016

by David Edelstein

Jay Dockendorf's new film presents a day in the life of two gay African-American teens, who also happen to be devout Muslims. Critic David Edelstein calls Naz & Maalik "excitingly fresh."

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Triad Arts Weekend: Celebrating 10 Years Of Arts In The Triad

11:47am January 29, 2016

by Bethany Chafin, David Ford, and Eddie Garcia

Beginning February 1st, the Arts team is merging with WFDD News, expanding our reach into the 32 c

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