Neda Ulaby appears in the following:
What To Stream If You Find Yourself Stuck At Home
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
An NPR arts correspondent answers listener questions about entertainment options for people who can't leave the house because of the coronavirus. What's streaming? What's hot? How can you find it?
National Recording Registry Announces 2020 Entries, From Dr. Dre To Mister Rogers
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
This year's additions to the Library of Congress' showcase of the breadth and depth of American sound include The Chronic, Tina Turner and the theme song from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.
Cannes Film Festival Delayed By Coronavirus Concerns
Thursday, March 19, 2020
The postponement is the first ever for the festival which was set for May. Organizers say they don't have a firm date yet but suggest late June is possible.
'Making Is About Our Survival': Exhibition Celebrates Artwork Of Native Women
Saturday, March 07, 2020
The "Hearts of Our People" exhibition is devoted entirely to the art of Native American women past and present. "We're still very powerfully here," says Anita Fields, one of the artists in the show.
For The 1st Time, Architecture's Most Prestigious Prize Is Awarded To 2 Women
Tuesday, March 03, 2020
Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara founded Grafton Architects in Dublin in 1978. The Pritzker Architecture Prize jury called the two Irish architects "beacons" in a male-dominated field.
The Fleeting Flavor Of Philadelphia's Fat Tuesday Fastnacht Donuts
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
It's the 90th anniversary of Haegele's Bakery in Philadelphia, famous in part for the traditional Pennsylvania Dutch pastries — fastnacht doughnuts — it makes only for Shrove Tuesday.
It's National Marimba Day In Guatemala — And For Guatemalans In The U.S.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Feb. 20 is Día Nacional de la Marimba in Guatemala. The instrument's importance as a symbol of resistance and cultural pride has taken on new meaning among refugees and immigrants in the U.S.
Refugee Docents Help Bring A Museum's Global Collection To Life
Monday, February 17, 2020
Attendance at Philadelphia's Penn Museum has shot up since the Global Guides first tours in 2018. The refugee and immigrant docents receive training in archaeology, ancient history and story-telling.
What Fictional Pandemics Can Teach Us About Real-World Survival
Monday, February 10, 2020
People have been telling stories about pandemics for thousands of years — once, they were tales of divine retribution, but today they're often rooted in current events like the coronavirus outbreak.
The Rise Of The Single-Shot Movie In A Hyper-Edited World
Sunday, February 09, 2020
The very earliest movies were all long takes, but the immersive minimalism of one-shot films carry extra appeal in an era of congested platforms and CGI overload.
Does Netflix's 'The Circle' Count As An Epistolary Drama?
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Contestants on the new social-media-based reality show, The Circle, never meet in person. Their online profiles may not be what they seem — reminding us of a certain kind of literary drama.
Director Of 'Just Mercy' Depicts Characters 'In All Of Their Complexities'
Thursday, January 02, 2020
Filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton previously had a job working with foster children at a group home. He believes that work — listening, understanding, communicating — helped prepare him for directing.
Looking At Reality TV
Friday, December 27, 2019
2019 saw kinder, gentler reality TV in both the U.S. and the U.K. Some say it's a response to nasty politics and nasty old reality TV.
Memoir Chronicles The 'Wild And Precious Life' Of Activist Edie Windsor
Friday, December 20, 2019
Joshua Lyon started interviewing the activist and bon vivant a year before her death in 2017. A Wild and Precious Life captures both an epoch in mid-20th century LGBT history and a singular voice.
Actor Danny Aiello, Best Known For 'Do The Right Thing', Dies At 86
Friday, December 13, 2019
Actor Danny Aiello died on Thursday at age 86. He was best known — and received an Oscar nomination — for playing the pizza parlor owner in Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing.
Roxette's Marie Fredriksson Dead At 61
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
As half of Roxette, Fredriksson was one of Sweden's most notable pop exports, selling tens of millions of albums and garnering several hit songs.
'Parasite' Director Bong Joon-ho 'Wanted To Reflect The Truth Of Current Times'
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The South Korean director is best known for socially conscious horror movies, such as The Host, Snowpiercer and Okja. His latest, Parasite, was just nominated for three Golden Globes.
Internet Historians Mourn Loss Of Cultural Record As Yahoo Prepares To Delete Groups
Monday, December 09, 2019
At one time, there were 10 million Yahoo Groups with more than 100 million users - from neighborhood organizations to amateur astronomers. On Saturday, the archives will disappear.
'Tis The Season: Philadelphia Museum Opens Exhibition On History Of The Flu
Monday, December 02, 2019
The Mutter Museum in Philadelphia has an exhibition for the season — the flu season, specifically. It's about the icky history and science of infections.
99 Bottles Of Beer On The Touch Screen: The Spread Of Self-Serve Taps
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Order a drink, but hold the bartender? As it becomes relatively more expensive to run restaurants and bars, some are saving money by replacing human servers with pour-your-own electronic taps.