American Masters

NEA Has No Love For PBS

AP | Posted 04.26.2012

NEW YORK — The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded significantly smaller grants to established PBS programs this year. "Live From Linco...

National Endowment For The Arts Sharply Cuts PBS Grants

The New York Times | ELIZABETH JENSEN | Posted 04.26.2012

The National Endowment for the Arts made sweeping cuts in its support of established PBS shows on Wednesday, and for the first time awarded significan...

Beloved Arts Programs In Danger!

Posted 04.10.2012

The National Endowment for the Arts recently announced they were considering cutting federal production aid for PBS Arts series by possibly over $1 mi...

Woody and Jerry: Docs Celebrate Comic Genius

Marshall Fine | Posted 01.19.2012

Marshall Fine

If you look at comedy in the 20th century, the list of those whose work has depth, breadth and longevity is a small one: Charlie Chaplin, Lewis, Allen.

WATCH: New Documentary Captures Woody Allen Like Never Before

Posted 11.16.2011

In Woody Allen's films, introspection and autobiographical elements are practically assured. But an upcoming documentary directed by Robert Weide will...

What if Jeff Bridges Were a Woman?

Ann Daly, PhD | Posted 05.25.2011

Ann Daly, PhD

Hollywood narratives simply cannot accommodate women beyond the marriage plot. Once she passes Dora the Explorer's age, a woman's story (note the singular) revolves around sex and romance.

The Business of Music III: A Conversation with Razor & Tie's Cliff Chenfeld and Craig Balsam

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

Mike Ragogna

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American Masters Toasts Dalton Trumbo

James Sims | Posted 05.25.2011

James Sims

Trumbo is a reminder that logic does not always factor into the public consciousness.

The Ten Best Movies About Journalism by Farr

John Farr | Posted 05.25.2011

John Farr

In the wake of the revered Walter Cronkite's passing, I've attempted to isolate the ten best movies about journalism.