Hollywood Suffers Worst Summer Box Office In A Decade
The Hollywood box office is off by a lot this year. Bad sequels, big bombs and fewer films contributed to the weak bottom line.
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Celebrating 30 Years Of 'Fresh Air': Remembering Horror Film Director Tobe Hooper
Hooper, who died Saturday, wrote and directed the 1974 cult classic film, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, which helped inspire a wave of slasher films that followed. Originally broadcast in 1988.
Celebrating 30 Years Of 'Fresh Air': Writer/Director Paul Schrader
Schrader wrote the screenplays for Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and The Last Temptation of Christ, and wrote and directed Blue Collar. He spoke in 1988 about his religious upbringing and his work in film.
Celebrating 30 Years Of 'Fresh Air': Prolific Filmmaker Sidney Lumet
The Dog Day Afternoon director spoke to Terry Gross in 1988 about his career, which spanned more than five decades and included credits for acting, directing, screenwriting and producing.
Celebrating 30 Years Of 'Fresh Air': Filmmaker And Theater Legend Elia Kazan
Kazan, whose film credits include Streetcar Named Desire and On The Waterfront, spoke in 1988 about directing Marlon Brando and his 1952 testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee.
Celebrating 30 Years Of 'Fresh Air': The Kirk Douglas Interview
One of Hollywood's biggest stars of the 1950s and '60s, Douglas went on to run his own production company. His film credits include Spartacus and Lust for Life. Originally broadcast in 1988.
Tobe Hooper, Director Of 'Chain Saw Massacre,' Dies At 74
Hooper's disturbing horror film, which was made on a shoestring budget, had a lasting influence on the genre.
Why Don't We Have Princess Leia Holograms Yet?
Researchers continue to chase down the sci-fi holy grail of genuine free-standing holograms — and they're getting pretty close. One obstacle: Current computing systems just aren't up to it.
A Closeted Teen Struggles To Maintain His Double Life In 'Beach Rats'
NPR movie critic Bob Mondello reviews Beach Rats, which follows a teenager in Brooklyn who is having a lousy summer. The film won the best directing prize at Sundance earlier this year.
Celebrating 30 Years Of Fresh Air: Oscar-Winning Actress Patty Duke
Duke grew up in the public eye, playing Helen Keller in the stage and screen versions of The Miracle Worker. Later she starred in her own TV sitcom, The Patty Duke Show. Originally broadcast in 1988.