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Film Tracks Gilliam's Quixotic 'La Mancha' Effort

It's a film about a film that never was. The documentary Lost in La Mancha follows director Terry Gilliam -- of Brazil and Monty Python fame -- as he attempts a screen version of Don Quixote. Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan offers a review.

Film Tracks Gilliam's Quixotic 'La Mancha' Effort

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'Moonbeams, Dumplings And Dragon Boats'

The Chinese New Year, a celebration that starts with the new moon and lasts for 15 days, begins this year on Feb. 1. NPR's Linda Wertheimer looks at a new children's book — Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats — that tells the stories behind this and three other major Chinese holidays. See illustrations from the book and try some recipes.

'Moonbeams, Dumplings And Dragon Boats'

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Converted Indiana Barn Draws World-Class Musicians

A converted barn in northern Indiana is the happening place for acoustic music fans. It's known as LVD's, and it's run by Elva Miller. LVD's has become a haven for acoustic musicians, and it draws dedicated fans and world-class musicians. Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers reports.

Converted Indiana Barn Draws World-Class Musicians

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Critics Say 'Kangaroo Jack' Is No Kids' Movie

Ads for the movie Kangaroo Jack blanket breaks in children's television shows, and the movie was number one at the box office its first week. Parents who take their kids to the movie are surprised at some of the language and violent scenes, and some critics call it "profoundly unsuitable" for kids. NPR's Lynn Neary talks with Patrick Goldstein, Los Angeles Times columnist.

Critics Say 'Kangaroo Jack' Is No Kids' Movie

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New Play Mirrors Real-Life Privacy Issues

A new play by John O'Keefe highlights a true story of two stage actors in pre-WWII Germany. Times Like These is about the gradual loss of personal freedoms, and draws striking parallels to today's post-Sept. 11 America. Iris Mann reports.

New Play Mirrors Real-Life Privacy Issues

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Martin Sheen's 'West Wing' Fantasy

Martin Sheen is not the president of the United States, even though he plays one on television. In an interview with NPR's Bob Edwards, the West Wing actor discusses his role can serve the nation in trying times. Hear an extended version of the Morning Edition interview at npr.org.

Martin Sheen's 'West Wing' Fantasy

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Music Interviews

Live at NPR: Cellist Matt Haimovitz

At 32, Matt Haimovitz is among the world's finest classical cellists. But he rarely saw members of his own generation in concert hall audiences. He recently made a decision to seek them out and began performing solo in rock clubs around the country.

Live at NPR: Cellist Matt Haimovitz

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Preserving the Sounds of America's Culture

What do conductor Leopold Stokowski, T.S. Eliot and Grandmaster Flash have in common? They've all won spots on the National Recording Registry, an archive that seeks to preserve the sounds of American culture. NPR's Elizabeth Blair reports on the first 50 recordings to be included in the list. Listen to samples of some of the recordings to be preserved.

Preserving the Sounds of America's Culture

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Politics on Screen at Sundance Festival

Political films are still being produced and the Sundance festival is still a leader in presenting them. Masked and Anonymous, starring Bob Dylan, and the documentary The Weather Underground are two examples. David D'Arcy reports.

Politics on Screen at Sundance Festival

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