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Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello talks about his music and the second season of "Spectacle," his music talk show on the Sundance Channel. Then, director Henry Selick tells us about his critically acclaimed animated films "Coraline," "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "James and the Giant Peach." Also, Salvatore Scibona discusses The End, his National Book Award-nominated debut novel. Plus, the Gurus of How-To, Al and Larry Ubell, answer your home repair questions!
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello performs live! He’ll also talk about his long career in music and about hosting the second season of the critically acclaimed music/talk show "Spectacle: Elvis Costello with..." on the Sundance Channel. The season premieres Wednesday, December 9, and includes one-on-one interviews, pairings, group discussions, and performances. ...
Henry Selick and His Animated Films
Henry Selick, director of the animated features "Coraline," "The Nightmare Before Christmas," and "James and the Giant Peach," and creator of the animated sequences in Wes Anderson’s "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou," gives us a rare look at his creative process.
Events: The Museum ...
The End
Salvatore Scibona discusses his debut novel The End, which was nominated for a National Book Award. It tells the story of a deeply hidden secret in an Italian immigrant enclave in northern Ohio.
The Gurus of How-To
Alvin and Larry Ubell, the Gurus of How-To, answer your questions about home repair. Call 212-433-9692 with your questions, or leave a comment below. The Ubells' Accurate Building Inspectors Website.
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