Actor/writer/director/producer Tom Laughlin has died. Laughlin is best known for his Billy Jack series of films. The New York Times and The LA Times have obituaries. NPR remembers Laughlin. Here’s a promotional short from Warner Bros. featuring a demonstration from Master Bong Soo Han. And Laughlin talks about […]
Artist Joe Sacco talks with NPR about his latest book, The Great War: July 1, 1916: The First Day of the Battle of the Somme. It’s a 24 foot panorama of one day. “Each panel in the panorama is dense and detailed. Fresh troops march in looking eager […]
On Pop Culture Happy Hour, Linda, Stephen and Chris share what pop culture makes them cry and why.
NPR’s Monkey See blog shares a look at Adventure Time. “Adventure Time insists on emotional honesty.” (via @profmdwhite)
Linda Holmes shares 50 wonderful things at NPR’s Monkey See blog.
Linda Holmes lists her 10 favorite tv shows and “10 Films Worth Going Out Of Your Way For” at NPR’s Monkey See blog. And, relatedly, here’s her post on “The 20 Unhappiest People You Meet in the Comments Section of Year-End Lists.”