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Louise Brooks: Lulu Forever (Rizzoli)In the Mood
Legendary writer, director, and actor Christopher Guest tells us about his latest comedy: “For Your Consideration.” Then, Emilio Estevez talks about writing and directing “Bobby,” his new film about the night Robert Kennedy was killed. Plus, film historian Peter Cowie pays tribute to silent film star Louise Brooks. And we explore the science and psychology of moods, on Please Explain.
Christopher Guest For Your Consideration
Christopher Guest tells us about “For Your Consideration,” his new comedy about what happens when the cast of a small independent film seizes onto rumors that they’re in the running for an Oscar.
Emilio Estevez on RFK's Assassination
On June 4th, 1968, Robert Kennedy won the California primary, and many believed he’d soon be president. But before the day was over, he’d been fatally shot. Emilio Estevez revisits that fateful day with his new film “Bobby.”
A Silent Film Seductress
Silent film star Louise Brooks became an icon of the Jazz Age with her distinctive bobbed hair, and her starring role as a seductive showgirl in “Pandora’s Box.” Film historian Peter Cowie pays tribute to her life on and off the screen.
Louise Brooks: Lulu Forever is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Peter Cowie will be signing books
Friday, November 17 at 6:30 pm
A screening of "Pandora’s Box" will follow at 7:30 pm
Museum of the Moving Image
35th Avenue at 36th Street, Astoria
For more information, visit the Museum of the Moving Image website.
Please Explain: Moods
On today's Please Explain, we attempt to understand moods. We ask what causes good and bad moods, how to change your mood, and what mood disorders are. David J. Hellerstein, MD is Director of the Mood Disorders Research Unit at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital, which conducts studies on the medication treatment of chronic depression.. Randy J. Larsen is a Personality Psychologist at Washington University at St. Louis.
Call 212-433-9692.
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