Nov 27th, 2009 · Up, the smash-hit animated adventure about a grouchy elderly man, a chubby scout, a 13-foot bird and a house borne aloft by balloons, is now out on DVD. Director and screenwriter Pete Docter talks about the joys of researching and creating animated films.
Oct 2nd, 2009 · The young boy in Pete Dexter's new novel, Spooner, bears a striking resemblance to the author himself. But Dexter insists that he hasn't written a memoir, only a novel with "a lot happier ending than life was."
Aug 2nd, 2009 · In the midst of pouring rain, nothing could stop the Newport audience from singing even louder at the Sunday night singalong. Pete Seeger and his grandson, Tao Rodriguez, led the festivities with Joan Baez, Ben Jaffe and members of Balfa Toujours.
Aug 2nd, 2009 · At the end of each day at Folk Festival 50, Pete Seeger and his son, Tao Rodriguez Seeger, will lead hootenannies (folk-music jam sessions) with some of their closest friends and fellow musicians. Sunday's hootenanny is sure to be special: It'll feature the legendary singer-songwriter Judy Collins.
Jul 10th, 2009 · The name may change, but the spirit remains as the legendary folk festival from Newport, R.I., enters its 50th year. Classic Newport alums celebrate the anniversary, including Pete Seeger, Joan Baez and Judy Collins. Newer bands like The Decemberists, The Low Anthem and The Avett Brothers will also perform. Hear the concerts live Aug. 1-2.
May 26th, 2009 · Director and screenwriter Pete Docter's newest film, Up, is an adventure story featuring a grouchy old man, a chubby boy, a 13-foot-tall flightless bird and a house set aloft by balloons. Up is the first animated film to open the Cannes Film Festival.
May 3rd, 2009 · Legendary folk singer and activist Pete Seeger, who turns 90 years old today, leaves us with a few parting words.
May 3rd, 2009 · He sang for workers in the '40s, civil rights in the '50s and '60s, and against all the wars since Vietnam. When he performs tonight, with an all-star lineup at Madison Square Garden, the audience will surely sing along.