The Best and Worst Movies of 1988
Film critic Stephen Schiff talks with Terry Gross about this years movies. He says 1988 was an unusually good year for American films, though his favorite Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, by Spanish director Pedro Almodovar. His least favorite movie was Willow.
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Other segments from the episode on December 30, 1988
The Best Music of 1988
Rock critic Ken Tucker talks with Fresh Air host Terry Gross about the year in music. He says 1988 had an eclectic array of hits, with folk and hard rock albums both reaching the top of the charts.
Dr. John on Dr. John
After weeks of playing the music that has influenced him over the years, performer-in-residence Malcom Rebennack sings some of his own songs.
Mark Halliday Reads "Ode: The Capris."
Poet Mark Halliday reads a poem about the doo-wop group the Capris, and nostalgic recollections of teenage crushes.
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