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Hollywood Films Give Plenty Of Ways To Envision The Apocalypse

September 16, 2017 - 8:40am

If the last month's news cycle — filled with stories of nuclear threats, twin hurricanes, the United State's longest war and more — wasn't enough to convince you that the world is in a state of chaos, Hollywood is willing to help fuel your doomsday fears.

In A Post-Apocalyptic World, What Would You Try To Save?

September 16, 2017 - 8:30am

If you survived the end of the world, what would you try to save? A writer says questions like that point to the pleasure that can be found in the stories and movies rife now in pop culture about not only an apocalyptic event itself, but what comes next.

Writer Jeanette Walls Is Caught Between Bohemia And High Society In 'The Glass Castle'

September 8, 2017 - 5:00pm

It's a rite of passage to find our parents embarrassing, particularly as we start to carve out distinct identities in those early years away from home. For Jeannette Walls, the moment was a bit more extreme.

Why Do We Keep Rewatching Movies?

September 6, 2017 - 1:50pm

We all have our favorite movies, TV shows or albums that we’ve probably seen or heard four, five, maybe six times. Journalist Rick Paulas is on a different level though. He has seen the 1985 movie "Clue" more than 100 times, and has no regrets. Listen to Haleema Shah and Chris Malina...

Happy Birthday Beaver Dam-Raised Movie Star Fred MacMurray

August 28, 2017 - 7:10pm

Movie star Fred MacMurray was born this week in 1908. The Wisconsin-raised actor made his name movies and television including "Double Indemnity," "The Egg and I," "The Absent-Minded Professor," "The Caine Mutiny" and "My Three Sons."

Appleton Raised, Pulitzer Winner Edna Ferber Born This Week In 1885

August 14, 2017 - 10:05am

Called "the greatest American woman novelist of her day," Pulitzer Prize winning novelist and playwright Edna Ferber was born this week in 1885.

Film Director John Waters Urges College Graduates To Make Trouble

June 13, 2017 - 2:10pm

Legendary filmmaker John Waters discusses what he had to say to inspire Rhode Island School of Design's class of 2015 during his commencement speech and what prompted him to turn the speech into the book called "Make Trouble."

Found Footage Festival's Nick Prueher Dredges VHS Era For Laughs

May 15, 2017 - 6:00am

The co-creator of the Found Footage Festival talks about his love of pranks and the origins of his festival.

A Look At Sci-Fi Nostalgia Of Netflix's 'Stranger Things'

May 15, 2017 - 6:00am

Here's a biased and un-scientific opinion: Everyone loves Netflix’s new series, "Stranger Things."

Noah Hawley Discusses Creative Process Behind 'Fargo'

April 19, 2017 - 8:00am

'Fargo' executive producer Noah Hawley talks about the success of the FX TV series which kicks off its third season Wednesday.

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Hollywood Films Give Plenty Of Ways To Envision The Apocalypse

In A Post-Apocalyptic World, What Would You Try To Save?

Writer Jeanette Walls Is Caught Between Bohemia And High Society In 'The Glass Castle'

Why Do We Keep Rewatching Movies?

Happy Birthday Beaver Dam-Raised Movie Star Fred MacMurray

Appleton Raised, Pulitzer Winner Edna Ferber Born This Week In 1885

Film Director John Waters Urges College Graduates To Make Trouble

Found Footage Festival's Nick Prueher Dredges VHS Era For Laughs

A Look At Sci-Fi Nostalgia Of Netflix's 'Stranger Things'

Noah Hawley Discusses Creative Process Behind 'Fargo'

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