This week back in 1939, the epic civil war film “Gone With Wind” had arguably a MORE epic premiere. 150,000 people flooded the streets of Atlanta to celebrate.
Harmony Korine, Soldier of Cinema
Filmmaker Harmony Korine knows he's the greatest (if he does say so himself).
David Denby Wants to Be a Zombie – in a Good Way
"New Yorker" film critic David Denby reminds us of the power of the movies.
Bryan Cranston Inches Toward a Punchline
The star of films like "Argo" and "Drive" (as well as television's "Breaking Bad") inches along.
“Purple Stuff On Salad” – Listener Steve
Citizen of Salt Lake City and valued DPD listener
Johnny Carson, Off the Air
Henry Bushkin was a confidant, lawyer, and friend to Johnny Carson - and the Carson that Bushkin knew was very different from the "Tonight Show" host's jolly public persona.
Peaches Does Etiquette
Pop star and performance artist Peaches has made a career of fun, whimsical work that challenges serious themes of sexism, homophobia, and intolerance - so she helps our listeners address some everyday injustices.
Nigel Slater and His Sentimental Pans
Nigel Slater is among the most famous and beloved food writers in the world - but, he tells us, he's neither chef nor celebrity.
Folk icon Linda Thompson Plays DJ, Parties til Dawn
Linda Thompson was one of the biggest names in English folk-rock of the 1970s. Now she is back with the second record in a recent come-back, fifty years after her musical career began.
Every Viking Gives Birth to a Book
Sadie Stein of The Paris Review shares a new BBC report which names Iceland's 300,000 residents the most bookish population in the world.