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Holmes Carves African-American Spot In Late Night
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Friday, October 05, 2012
It's All Politics
Big Bird Makes A Campaign Appearance
October 5, 2012 The Sesame Street character is getting lots of newfound attention since Mitt Romney brought up federal funding for PBS in Wednesday's debate.
Monkey See
Picking The Best Bond: Connery And Craig Rise To The Top
October 5, 2012 It's official: Sean Connery IS James Bond, according to NPR readers who weighed the question this week. Connery set the gold standard as 007, the spy known for his playfulness, his ruthlessness — and his ability to look good in a suit. The Bond film franchise turns 50 today.
The Salt
Shake It Up, Baby: Are Martinis Made The Bond Way Better?
October 5, 2012 In honor of secret agent James Bond, who made his drink preferences crystal clear on film, we investigate the scientific differences between a shaken and a stirred martini. It turns out, you can tell the difference.
Thursday, October 04, 2012
The Picture Show
Inside Every Stormtrooper Is A Beating Heart
October 4, 2012 Evan Prince's portraits of Star Wars bad guys at a convention show that even a Stormtrooper is capable of emotion.
U.S.
How 'Star Wars' Seduced Another Generation Of Kids
October 4, 2012 The first Star Wars movie came out 35 years ago, but a never-ending stream of cartoons, books and video games has kept the saga current. Even for little kids too young to have seen the film, Star Wars has turned into a permanent part of their entertainment mythology.
Monkey See
Re-Creating Indiana Jones' Boulder Run In D.C.'s 'Alley Of Doom'
October 4, 2012 In an alley in Washington, D.C., strangers came together to simulate Indiana Jones' boulder run, using a very big inflatable boulder.
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Tuesday, October 02, 2012
Monkey See
When It Comes To Character Detail, 'Pitch Perfect' Nails It
October 2, 2012 When it comes to characters, detail is everything. Right down to the nail polish.
The Picture Show
Like 007 Himself, James Bond Movie Posters Live To See Another Day
October 2, 2012 A lavish new book explores the essence of one of cinema's most enduring brands as defined by Bond posters from around the globe and across the decades.
Monday, October 01, 2012
Krulwich Wonders...
Do You Know Where Your Children Are? Is That Always A Good Thing?
October 1, 2012 Decades ago, kids were encouraged to play outside and explore the outdoors. Nowadays, protective parents have reined in their children, leading to strictly structured (and supervised) playtime. The kids don't seem to be fighting it, but do these new rules stymie childhood creativity?
Friday, September 28, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Television
A Woman As Sherlock's Dr. Watson is 'Elementary'
September 27, 2012 There have been a lot of different Sherlock Holmes adaptations over the years, but Lucy Liu is probably the first woman to play Dr. Watson. In the CBS drama Elementary, Holmes and Watson solve crimes in modern-day New York City. Liu says a female Watson is a "wonderful concept."
