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NEA Has No Love For PBS

AP | Posted 04.26.2012

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

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National Endowment For The Arts Sharply Cuts PBS Grants

The New York Times | ELIZABETH JENSEN | Posted 04.26.2012

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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...

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Beloved Arts Programs In Danger!

Posted 04.10.2012

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

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Woody and Jerry: Docs Celebrate Comic Genius

Marshall Fine | Posted 01.19.2012

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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.

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WATCH: New Documentary Captures Woody Allen Like Never Before

Posted 11.16.2011

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

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What if Jeff Bridges Were a Woman?

Ann Daly, PhD | Posted 05.25.2011

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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.

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

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mike Ragogna

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American Masters Toasts Dalton Trumbo

James Sims | Posted 05.25.2011

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James Sims

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

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The Ten Best Movies About Journalism by Farr

John Farr | Posted 05.25.2011

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John Farr

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

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