Review Arts & Life A Dreamlike 'Science of Sleep' Fresh Air September 29, 2006 Film critic David Edelstein reviews The Science of Sleep, the new film from Michel Gondry. Previously, Gondry directed Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. A Dreamlike 'Science of Sleep' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6166790/6166791" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Arts & Life 'All the King's Men': Oscar Bait? Fresh Air September 22, 2006 A new film of Robert Penn Warren's novel All the King's Men stars Sean Penn as political boss Willie Stark, a role that won Broderick Crawford an Oscar in 1949. The remake also features Kate Winslet, Mark Ruffalo, Patricia Clarkson, and James Gandolfini. It's directed by Steven Zaillian, who won his own Oscar for the screenplay of Schindler's List. 'All the King's Men': Oscar Bait? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6124431/6124432" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Arts & Life 'Mutual Appreciation,' New from Director Bujalski Fresh Air September 8, 2006 Funny Ha Ha, the first film by 29-year-old director Andrew Bujalski, made a lot of critics top 10 lists in 2004 -- quite a feat for a film made with a minimal crew, a loose script, and the director's friends. Bujalski’s new film, Mutual Appreciation, features Justin Rice, lead singer for the indie pop band Bishop Allen. Now playing in New York and Los Angeles, it will open in more cities this fall. 'Mutual Appreciation,' New from Director Bujalski Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5788189/5788190" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Arts & Life 'Idlewild' and 'Fried Worms' August 25, 2006 Two new films try something different to find audiences: Idlewild is the musical brainchild of OutKast members Andre 3000 (Andre Benjamin) and Big Boi (Antwan Patton). How to Eat Friend Worms is a family drama based on the popular children's book. 'Idlewild' and 'Fried Worms' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5709471/5709472" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Arts & Life 'Half Nelson,' a Twist on the Student-Teacher Theme Fresh Air August 18, 2006 Film critic David Edelstein reviews Half Nelson, starring Ryan Gosling. Gosling stars as a young inner-city junior high school teacher who develops a drug habit, and the friendship he strikes up with one of his students. 'Half Nelson,' a Twist on the Student-Teacher Theme Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5670204/5670205" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Arts & Life Oliver Stone's Take on the Sept. 11 Tragedy Fresh Air August 8, 2006 Oliver Stone's new film World Trade Center, starring Nicolas Cage and Michael Pena, follows two Port Authority policemen trapped in the rubble of the towers. Our critic says the film raises a lot of questions about how we grieve. Oliver Stone's Take on the Sept. 11 Tragedy Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5626645/5626646" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Arts & Life Quirk and Circumstance in 'Little Miss Sunshine' Fresh Air August 4, 2006 The black comedy Little Miss Sunshine revolves around a 7-year- old girl and her dream of winning a childrens' beauty pageant. The movie is the feature debut of the husband-and-wife team of Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, who made their names directing music videos for groups such as REM and The Smashing Pumpkins. Our film critic has a review. Quirk and Circumstance in 'Little Miss Sunshine' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5617346/5617347" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Arts & Life 'Miami Vice' Returns, on the Big Screen July 28, 2006 Miami Vice, the '80s TV sensation starring Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as two vice squad detectives, has been given a makeover by its former executive producer. Michael Mann directs an updated version for the screen, starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx. Our film critic has a review. 'Miami Vice' Returns, on the Big Screen Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5589330/5589331" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review 'Lady in the Water' Fresh Air July 21, 2006 Film critic David Edelstein reviews M. Night Shymalan's new film, Lady in the Water. 'Lady in the Water' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5573137/5573138" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review 'Edmond': A Mamet One-Act, On Screen Fresh Air July 14, 2006 Film critic David Edelstein reviews Edmond, a thriller starring William H. Macy and Julia Stiles, with screenplay by David Mamet. 'Edmond': A Mamet One-Act, On Screen Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5557587/5557588" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Sequel Debuts Fresh Air July 7, 2006 Inspired by a ride at Disneyworld, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl was a surprise blockbuster in 2003, grossing close to half a billion dollars and winning an Oscar nomination for Johnny Depp -- a rare honor for a comic lead performance. Virtually the same cast and crew returns for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Sequel Debuts Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5540954/5540955" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Arts & Life 'The Devil Wears Prada' Fresh Air June 30, 2006 Our film critic reviews The Devil Wears Prada, a film adaptation of the book that stars Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. 'The Devil Wears Prada' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5524567/5524568" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Arts & Life 'Superman Returns' June 28, 2006 Our film critic reviews Superman Returns. The new feature is directed by Bryan Singer, who made The Usual Suspects and X-Men. Newcomer Brandon Routh plays the man of steel, and Kevin Spacey is archenemy Lex Luthor. 'Superman Returns' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5518203/5518204" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Arts & Life 'The Lake House,' 'Nacho Libre' Fresh Air June 16, 2006 The Lake House, starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock, and Nacho Libre, starring Jack Black, are very different films with very different stars. But both provide good old escapist entertainment. 'The Lake House,' 'Nacho Libre' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5490696/5490697" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Arts & Life Keillor's 'Home Companion' Onscreen Fresh Air June 9, 2006 Our film critic reviews A Prairie Home Companion, Robert Altman's film adaptation of Garrison Keillor's long-running public radio show. Keillor's 'Home Companion' Onscreen Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5474067/5474068" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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