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Tom Perrotta Shares 'Post-Parental' Reflections From An Empty Nest
Perrotta's novel, Mrs. Fletcher, is now an HBO series. In 2017, he told Terry Gross that the book was inspired by the upheaval he experienced when his kids grew up and moved out of the house.
Punk Legend And Memoirist Viv Albertine On A Lifetime Of Fighting The Patriarchy
Growing up in North London in the 1960s and '70s, Viv Albertine never dreamed that one day she'd be a rock star. For one thing, she says, "There [were] just no role models ... I never heard of anyone, any female playing guitar."
Gandolfini Is So Vivid In 'Enough Said,' You Forget He's Gone
The late actor stars opposite Julia Louis-Dreyfus in the new comedy about a divorced TV archivist who falls in love with a divorced masseuse. David Edelstein praises Louis-Dreyfus' farcical timing, as well Gandolfini's ability to change his rhythm and demeanor.
The Apathy In 'A Thousand Pardons' Is Hard To Forgive.
The rich and good-looking get a taste of life among the 99 percent in Jonathan Dee's novels. In A Thousand Pardons, his protagonist, Helen Armstead, finds a secret talent for getting powerful men to apologize after her marriage falls apart and she is forced to enter the working world.
Movie Review: 'Under the Tuscan Sun'
Film critic David Edelstein discusses Under the Tuscan Sun, based on the book of the same name.
"Guys and Dolls'" 50th Anniversary: A Deeper Look Into the Life of "A Most Remarkable Fella."
Susan Loesser daughter of Frank Loesser, who wrote the score for “Guys and Dolls.” He also composed the classic songs "Heart and Soul" and "Baby It's Cold Outside.” Loesser's 1993 memoir of her father is "A Most Happy Fella." (Originally Aired 6/18/93)
An Atmospheric Novel Reveals the Darker Side of English Country Life
Book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews "The Orchard on Fire" by British writer Shena MacKay.
"First Wives Club" Is a Big Hollywood Romp
Film critic Lisa Schwarzbaum reviews "First Wives Club." It's a comedy based on a 1993 book of the same name.
From the Archives: A Deeper Look Into the Life of "A Most Remarkable Fella."
Behind the scenes during the golden age of the Broadway musical: Susan Loesser (pronounced "lesser"), daughter of Frank Loesser, composer of the classic songs "Heart and Soul" and "Baby It's Cold Outside". He also wrote the score for "Guys and Dolls" which was revived on Broadway. Loesser's memoir of her father is "A Most Remarkable Fella" (Donald I Fine). (REBROADCAST from 6/18/93)
A Deeper Look Into the Life of "A Most Remarkable Fella."
Behind the scenes during the golden age of the Broadway musical: Susan Loesser, daughter of Frank Loesser, composer of the classic songs "Heart and Soul" and "Baby It's Cold Outside". He also wrote the score for "Guys and Dolls" which is now being revived on Broadway. Loesser's new memoir of her father is called "A Most Remarkable Fella."