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Kids today are just as safe as they were in the '70s, says "Free-Range Kids" author Lenore Skenazy, and what's really distressing is an alarmist culture that refuses to let them grow up.
By Katharine Mieszkowski
May 4, 2009
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An Israeli film explores the ambiguous death of Rachel Corrie, peacenik angel to some and "terrorist-loving swine" to others.
By Andrew O'Hehir
May 3, 2009
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The independent film icon talks about making a ravishing action movie with no action -- and why he'll never direct a Hollywood blockbuster.
By Andrew O'Hehir
April 30, 2009
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Famous animal lover Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, the author of "The Face on Your Plate," talks about why you should consider giving up the burgers -- and the fromage.
By Katharine Mieszkowski
April 18, 2009
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As a Salon reporter, Dave Cullen exploded myths about the tragic school shooting, now the subject of his new book. He talks about what the media bungled -- and what still surprises him.
By Joan Walsh
April 6, 2009
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OK, so the bar is pretty low. But this moving Dominican-American odyssey (from the makers of "Half Nelson") casts new light on the national pastime.
By Andrew O'Hehir
April 3, 2009
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As he prepares to return to Iraq, the MTV reality show star discusses how it feels to be redeployed -- and to learn about it on camera.
By Caitlin Shamberg
April 1, 2009
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The actress discusses "Green Porno," the online series in which she has sex (yes, sex) with bugs and barnacles.
By Katie Rolnick
April 1, 2009
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Biographer Allen Barra talks about his new book, in which the lovable, quotable old catcher comes off as intelligent, shrewd and decent.
By King Kaufman
March 25, 2009
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Director Cary Fukunaga talks about his debut film, "Sin Nombre," a crackling blend of crime thriller and docu-realism that dazzled Sundance audiences.
By Andrew O'Hehir
March 19, 2009
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Andrew O'Hehir interviews director Cary Fukunaga about the making of his first feature, "Sin Nombre."
March 19, 2009
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Costa-Gavras talks about "Z," the electrifying Cold War political thriller that unmasked the Greek dictatorship, and shaped movie history.
By Andrew O'Hehir
March 13, 2009
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The Hall of Fame baseball writer quickly fires up a blog in the wake of the Rocky Mountain News' demise. "I never felt the Internet was a threat."
By King Kaufman
March 13, 2009
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Andrew O'Hehir talks to the director about his classic political thriller and whether it would be possible to make the movie today.
March 13, 2009
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Ex-pirate lass and Austen heroine Keira Knightley talks about the Dylan Thomas three-way at the heart of her steamy new wartime drama, "The Edge of Love."
By Andrew O'Hehir
March 12, 2009
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After her teenagers hit the streets, author Debra Gwartney faced desperation and panic. She talks about why her children left -- and how they finally returned.
By Katharine Mieszkowski
March 7, 2009
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Bruce Vilanch, the outrageous gay icon behind the Academy Awards, talks about negotiating with actors, Hugh Jackman and sneaking in fart jokes.
By Caitlin Shamberg
February 21, 2009
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Filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi journeyed into the heart of the GOP for her new HBO documentary. She discusses what she found there: Denial, depression and a whole lot of anger.
By Mark Schone
February 16, 2009
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Why are we so nuts about our pets? The author of "Made for Each Other" explains why bonding with animals isn't embarrassing, it's natural.
By Katharine Mieszkowski
February 12, 2009
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The creator of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" talks about his new series "Dollhouse," the perils of sex trafficking and life as a cult icon.
By Joy Press
February 11, 2009
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The campy spectacle has lost favor with a generation of young gay men. Can RuPaul's new reality show bring it back?
By Thomas Rogers
January 31, 2009
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We e-mail, we text, we Facebook, we blog. Are we more productive today or just more anxious?
By Katharine Mieszkowski
January 30, 2009
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The filmmakers behind "The Cove" discuss the shocking Sundance documentary that may forever change how we feel about dolphins in captivity.
By Andrew O'Hehir
January 22, 2009
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Actors Mark Duplass and Joshua Leonard talk about their challenging task in the button-pushing Sundance hit "Humpday."
By Andrew O'Hehir
January 21, 2009
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Put down that BlackBerry! Author Catherine Blyth chats about the joys of good old-fashioned conversation.
By Katharine Mieszkowski
January 16, 2009