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FILM REVIEW: Brian Dennehy’s ‘Driveways’ Performance Is Gruff, Graceful — And A Goodbye
Dennehy, who died April 15, plays a suburban widower who befriends a mother and her son in one of his last films. It’s the kind of deeply lived-in performance that Dennehy was known for.
Gardening During The Pandemic: It’s A Win-Win-Win
The COVID-19 pandemic has everyone looking for ways to entertain and calm themselves at home and find joy in the stay-home-stay-safe pattern of life. Gardening provides entertainment, relaxation, and satisfaction every day. It’s prime gardening time right now, so use this article as your motivation to get gardening – it’s not too late to start!
‘Twilight’ Author Says She’ll Release Prequel, And Fans Prepare Their Forks To Eat It Up
“Twilight” author Stephenie Meyer announced Monday that she will release “Midnight Sun,” the prequel to the popular series, after originally calling off the book’s release more than 10 years ago.
2020 Pulitzer Prize Winners Include ‘This American Life’ With Inaugural Audio Award. See The Full List
This year’s Pulitzer Prize Board awarded its first Audio Reporting award to the staff of This American Life, for a piece on the Trump administration’s “remain in Mexico” policy.
BOOK REVIEW: Love Of Literature — And Algeria — Illuminates ‘Our Riches’
Kaouther Adimi’s novel tells the real-life story of Edmond Charlot, the Algerian bookseller and publisher who witnessed his country’s independence struggle — and famously discovered Albert Camus.
Jerry Seinfeld On Staying Home: ‘At My Dinner Table, You’re Supposed To Be Funny’
The comedian says he’s doing well under quarantine. He talked with NPR about comedy during a pandemic and his new Netflix standup special, 23 Hours to Kill. “Humor is an essential survival quantity.”
‘If The Trees Can Keep Dancing, So Can I’: A Community Poem To Cope In Crisis
Kwame Alexander, NPR’s poet in residence, reads the latest crowdsourced poem, this one focused on how you’ve been affected by and coping during the global coronavirus pandemic.
Reporter’s Notebook: A Drive-In Movie Gives A Much-Needed Reminder That Life Indeed Goes On
We felt a stroke of luck two weeks ago, when our local theater chain in Tri-Cities handed out bags of popcorn over the weekend. But that night, as we chowed down and watched one of the many movies we’ve streamed recently, we realized we really missed seeing movies with our friends. Little did we know, the Milton-Freewater Drive-IN would fulfill our wish. And that of about 200 others.
In New Film About Gospel Pioneers The Clark Sisters, The Music Comes First
Director Christine Swanson’s new film is about the celebrated Detroit gospel group, The Clark Sisters. She talks to host Rachel Martin about being adamant about casting women who could actually sing.
Learning Lessons From Inspiration, Despite Complexity, In ‘Why Fish Don’t Exist’
Former NPR journalist Lulu Miller was inspired by a scientist who started again when his life’s work was destroyed. Now, she writes about what she can take from his story, even when it’s not all good.
Portland’s Iconic Powell’s Books Is One Of Many Independent Sellers Facing An Uncertain Future
The independent book business has been battered in recent decades, as locally owned sellers strained to compete with the online-giant Amazon. But the COVID-19 crisis has forced many to close their doors, depriving both readers and writers the spaces they thrive on.
‘The Beekeeper Of Aleppo’ Wins 2020 Aspen Words Literary Prize
Christy Lefteri’s novel of the Syrian refugee crisis won the third annual award, which doles out $35,000 for fiction that illuminates a pressing social issue.
