Pop Culture  |  Jul 05, 2009

Mega Shark Vs. Giant Octopus

Yes, there's a movie called Mega Shark Vs. Giant Octopus. And I've watched it, all the way from start to finish. I actually bought the DVD. By Jonathan Kiefer

 

The Writers' Block  |  Jul 04, 2009

WB Extra: David Sedaris on Evil Politicians, Cursing, and more!

David Sedaris answers five completely random questions. Find out which politician he would like to kick in the shins and which country he thinks has the most "off-the-hook" curse words. By David Sedaris

Festival Report  |  Jul 02, 2009

The Mother Hips Family Hipnic

One tends to get a little suspicious of anything billed as a "new annual tradition," but the First Annual Mother Hips Family Hipnic in Big Sur this weekend, looks like it'd be a welcome alternative to the traditional barrage of patriotic festivities. By Ben van Houten

Previously in KQED Arts

Art Review | Jul 02, 2009

3-for-1 at SF Camerawork

The notes from my trip to SF Camerawork last Saturday begin like this: "I'm into the Tom Petty that the desk staff is playing, but not so into Jim Stone." By Danielle Sommer

The Writers' Block | Jul 01, 2009

Author, Author?

In the second episode of a two-part exclusive, David Sedaris reads "Author, Author?," a story that recently appeared in The New Yorker about the joys of book tours, giant boxes of condoms, and Costco. By David Sedaris

Art Review | Jun 30, 2009

Lineage: Matchmaking in the Archive

A perfect match is an exciting idea, but an elusive reality. The majority of us are more familiar with matchlessness -- stuck with lone socks the dryer can't explain and dating Web sites full of thumbnail portraits looking for their mates. By Victoria Gannon

Mix Tape | Jun 29, 2009

Sympathizing with the Summertime Blues -- June 2009

California pop has always had a moodier side in addition to songs about sand, surf, and fun.

Pop Culture | Jun 29, 2009

Video of the Week: Civilization

Every Monday, the KQED Arts blog features a new Video of the Week to start the work week off right. Avoid that whole death thing and see what hell, purgatory, and heaven look like through the eyes of video artist, Marco Brambilla. By Emmanuel Hapsis

NPR Topics: Arts & Entertainment
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