New Yorker staff writer Ken Auletta takes us inside the business of news. Then, author Peter Biskind discusses Miramax, Sundance, and the rise of independent film. Peter Manseau and Jeff Sharlet with their heretic's Bible, Killing the Buddha. And mystery writer Elmore Leonard shares his new novel, Mr. Paradise.
Ken Auletta
New Yorker staff writer and journalist Ken Auletta dissects the people and institutions shaping media, for good and for ill, in a time of profound change. His new book is Backstory: Inside the Business of News.
•Music: A Civil Action Soundtrack composer Danny Elfman
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Peter Biskind
Author Peter Biskind's new book Down and Dirty Pictures chronicles the rise of independent filmmakers and of the twin engines -- Sundance and Miramax -- that have powered them.
Music: The Crying Game Soundtrack “The Crying Game”
Four Room Soundtrack composed and performed by Combustible Edison
Music: The Crying Game Soundtrack “The Crying Game”
Four Room Soundtrack composed and performed by Combustible Edison
Peter Manseau and Jeff Sharlet
"If you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him."
The 9th century sage Lin Chi gave this advice to one of his monks, admonishing him that this Buddha would only be a reflection of his unexamined beliefs and desires. Peter Manseau and Jeff Sharlet took Lin Chi's advice ...
The 9th century sage Lin Chi gave this advice to one of his monks, admonishing him that this Buddha would only be a reflection of his unexamined beliefs and desires. Peter Manseau and Jeff Sharlet took Lin Chi's advice ...
Elmore Leonard
Read an excerpt of Mr. Paradise in the Reading Room
Visit Elmore Leonard's website.
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