Theater Review  |  Aug 21, 2008

The Listener

Last weekend I watched a futuristic story in which the junk-scavenging relics of humanity -- left behind when humans abandoned trash-heaped Earth centuries before -- encountered the slick, advanced scout sent to see what had become of their homeworld. By Claire Light

 

The Writers' Block  |  Aug 20, 2008

Man in the Dark

Acclaimed novelist Paul Auster reads the first chapter of his latest novel, Man in the Dark. By Paul Auster

Film Review  |  Aug 19, 2008

The Judge and the General

The Judge and the General tells the story of Judge Juan Guzman, who prosecuted the first criminal cases against the general of the title, Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet. By Emily Wilson

Previously in KQED Arts

Music Review | Aug 18, 2008

20 Minute Loop: Famous People Marry Famous People

They've been called "freak pop" and "art rock," but I think of 20 Minute Loop as a Bay Area answer to the New Pornographers, fueled by crunchy guitars and soaring melodies that betray a love of classic power pop and early nineties indie sounds. By Ben van Houten

Theater Review | Aug 17, 2008

Bad Habits at Theatre Rhinoceros

The first press release for new theatre company Square MaMa Productions notes that if the group has its way, "recycling is going to be big in Bay Area theatre." By Ron Nachmann

Gallery Crawl | Aug 16, 2008

There! New Oakland Art at the di Rosa Preserve -- August 2008

In August 2008, Gallery Crawl checked out There! New Art From Oakland at the di Rosa Preserve's Gatehouse Gallery. While there, we took a peek at Rene di Rosa's killer Bay Area art collection.

Film Review | Aug 15, 2008

In Search of a Midnight Kiss

There's a nostalgic quality to In Search of a Midnight Kiss. Maybe it's the black and white cinematography, or maybe it's because the film is oddly reminiscent of classic screwball comedies. By Mark Taylor

Cool as Hell Theater | Aug 14, 2008

Shotgun Players: Ubu for President

Michael Rice sits down with Director Patrick Dooley to discuss Ubu For President, a very loose adaptation of Alfred Jarry's Ubu Roi.

NPR Topics: Arts & Culture
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    A landmark film about the lives of Native Americans in 1950s Los Angeles has been given a new life. Thanks to the efforts of filmmaker Charles Burnett and award-winning author Sherman Alexie, the 1961 film The Exiles has been restored. Burnett and Alexie speak about the film's significance and relevance more than 40 years after its release.

  • 'The Exiles' Portrays Woman's Real-Life Struggle

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  • Legendary 'Mom' Phylicia Rashad On Life in the Arts

    Acclaimed actress Phylicia Rashad is perhaps best known for her role as Clair Huxtable in the groundbreaking hit sitcom, "The Cosby Show." Now, she's up for an Emmy award for her performance in the television production of "A Raisin in the Sun." Rashad speaks about her legendary work on stage and screen, the influence of the arts on African-American communities and the significance of playing "Mom."