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Years ago, a psychic told Kristen Wiig to move to LA. She left the next day
by Ann Marie Baldonado
The SNL alum co-stars with Carol Burnett in Palm Royale, an Apple TV+ series about a former pageant queen who wants to break into high society. Wiig says the show was a chance to work with "a legend."
Remembering 'Elephant Man' Actor John Hurt
The British actor, who died last week, became famous in the U.S. in the '70s for his starring role in the BBC series I, Claudius, and later appeared in the film Alien. Originally broadcast in 1989.
'The Salesman' Offers A Brilliant Portrayal Of Marriage And Vengeance
by David Edelstein
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi's latest film is one of the five nominees for this year's foreign-language Academy Award. Critic David Edelstein says The Salesman is tense and powerful.
If Confirmed, Would Neil Gorsuch Rule Contrary To Trump's Policies?
Legal expert Jeffrey Rosen says of the Supreme Court nominee: "If he thought that individual liberty was threatened by presidential or congressional overreaching, then he would step in."
Critic Says This Year's Sundance Was The 'Most Fraught' He Can Recall
Los Angeles Times critic Justin Chang tells Fresh Air's Ann Marie Baldonado that politics sometimes overshadowed the films at this year's festival. Call Me By Your Name was one of his favorite films.
Jim Jarmusch On Iggy Pop, Hip-Hop And Finding Poetry In Mundane Things
Jarmusch's new movie, which was inspired by William Carlos Williams' epic poem Paterson, is about a bus driver who writes poetry. Jarmusch also made a documentary about Iggy and the Stooges.
Remembering Mary Tyler Moore, The Smart, Comic Actress Who Inspired A Generation
Moore, who died Wed. at the age of 80, played a single professional woman on the 1970s show named after her, and became beloved for her role on The Dick Van Dyke Show. Originally broadcast in 1995.
Listening To The Monkees With Fresh Ears, 50 Years Later
by Ed Ward
Rock historian missed the "Prefab Four" the first time they came along. Listening now, he finds that the Monkees' best songs have held up, mostly because they used top-notch songwriting talent.