Month: May 2026

A totally nonpartisan cartographic reinterpretation of the United States.

Lord of the Flies, the latest adaptation of William Golding’s 1954 novel.’/>

Jack Thorne adapted Lord of the Flies into a four-part TV series to show the story unfolding through the eyes of each of the four main characters.

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NPR’s fashionistas talk about how their favorite films have influenced what we wear, and the power of costumes to transform character.

The longtime bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers has a solo album, Honora. David Bianculli reviews the Netflix series This Is a Gardening Show. Nick Offerman stars in Margo’s Got Money Troubles.

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In Portland, Oregon, an intergenerational group has started a joyful weekly mall walking tradition, complete with colorful costumes.

New York City-based content creator Isabel Klee is known for fostering some of the hardest-to-place dogs. She’s written a memoir, “Dogs, Boys, And Other Things I’ve Cried About.”

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NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WPNE listener Cheryl Haupt and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

The new rules focus on areas such as AI protections for writers and actors and expanded eligibility for international films.

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