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Tuesday, September 30, 2003

Richard Serra talks about his four new sculptures now up at the Gagosian Gallery. He’s titled them Wake, Blindspot, Catwalk, and Vice-Versa. David Sacks unravels the mystery of the origins of the alphabet in his new book, Language Visible. Actor Val Kilmer on his starring role in the new movie “Wonderland.” And David Loftus explains how men really respond to pornography. His book is Watching Sex.

Richard Serra

Minimalist sculptor Richard Serra talks about his work now on display at the Gagosian at 555 West 24th Street. See the Gagosian’s press release for the show here.
  • Music: Kronos Quartet performs Philip Glass
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    David Sacks

    David Sacks discusses the 26 letters of the modern English alphabet. His recent book is Language Visible.
  • Music: Stargate Soundtrack composer David Arnold
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    Val Kilmer

    Val Kilmer talks about his latest starring role in “Wonderland.” The film is based on the true story of a grisly quadruple homicide in Los Angeles in 1981.
  • Music: Machine “There But For The Grace of God Go I”
    Marvin Gaye “Got To Give It Up”
  • Comment

    David Loftus

    David Loftus explains the male response to pornography. Visit Loftus’s website at david-loftus.com.
  • Music: Rage In Harlem Soundtrack composer Elmer Bernstein
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