Movies

"Amreeka"

Monday, Sep 21, 2009 at 1:23 p.m.

Kojo talks with filmmaker Cherien Dabis about Amreeka - her feature debut. The film -- an immigration story about a Palestinian woman and her son moving to Midwest -- recently won the Humanitas Award at Sundance.

The Fate of the Electric Car

Wednesday, Jul 26, 2006 at 1:06 p.m.

It's been called "the car of the 21st century" and "a glorified golf cart." A new documentary explores automakers' experience with the electric car, and tells the story of the rise and fall of the EV-1, an electric car GM offered in the...

Stories of Love & Altruism

Monday, Sep 1, 2003 at 12:06 p.m.
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American Splendor

Wednesday, Aug 6, 2003 at 1:32 p.m.
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And a look at the new film "American Splendor", which chronicles the hilariously ordinary life of comic book writer Harvey Pekar.

Summer Movies

Tuesday, Jul 8, 2003 at 1:32 p.m.
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And, Smash, Bam, Boom—summer movies have arrived. Get the scoop on the must-see films, and which movies are worth it, if only for the air-conditioned bliss.

Favorite Books

Monday, May 12, 2003 at 1:32 p.m.
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If you've ever read a book that had profound impact on your life, documentary filmmaker Mark Moskowitz has a great story for you, in his new film "Stone Reader"

Summer Movies

Thursday, May 8, 2003 at 12:06 p.m.
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Find out which summer blockbusters are worth the money, and what sleepers you won't want to miss. It's a guide to summer movies.

Cronenberg

Wednesday, Feb 12, 2003 at 1:38 p.m.
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A conversation with film director David Cronenberg.

Independent Film in DC

Thursday, Feb 6, 2003 at 12:06 p.m.
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Independent films have gained the nation’s attention, respect and curiosity over the years. Hear a discussion with regional independent directors as they join kojo to talk about the success and pitfalls of going it alone in the...

Holiday Movies

Wednesday, Dec 18, 2002 at 12:06 p.m.
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From Eminem to Mrs. Dalloway to Adaptations, this movie season promises to be quite interesting. A look at the hits and misses, on a holiday movie preview.

Holiday Movies

Wednesday, Nov 27, 2002 at 1:46 p.m.
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Get a heads up about the best movies being released this holiday season.

"We Were Soldiers"

Wednesday, Feb 27, 2002 at 1:06 p.m.

It was called "one of the five best books on combat ever written." Now the screen version of "We Were Soldiers Once . .and Young" opens next week starring Mel Gibson. The book's authors -- Lieutenant General "Hal"...

Oscar Movie Preview

Tuesday, Feb 19, 2002 at 12:06 p.m.

Oscar has spoken, and "The Lord of the Rings," "A Beautiful Mind," and "Moulin Rouge" are now vying for cinema's top honors, including Best Picture. Join Kojo and a panel of movie critics to share your thoughts on...

Elmore Leonard

Monday, Feb 11, 2002 at 12:06 p.m.

Elmore Leonard has written more than three dozen books, and is essentially a genre unto himself. Leonard joins guest host Mary Tillotson to reflect on his career and his brushes with Hollywood, in film adaptations of "Get Shorty,"...

Lasse Hallstrom

Friday, Jan 11, 2002 at 1:06 p.m.

Thirty years ago, Lasse Hallstrom directed a movie for the Swedish band ABBA. He's since moved on to more acclaimed films like "My Life as a Dog" and "The Cider House Rules." Hallstrom joins Kojo to discuss his life as an...

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