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Movie Friday
We kick off with some of the world's leading filmmakers: Mike Leigh, and then Wong Kar Wai and his longtime cinematographer Christopher Doyle. Also: a look at J.B. Priestley’s 1957 play "The Glass Cage." And Please Explain is all about photosynthesis, and why it brings us beautiful fall foliage this time of year!
Check out our Redraw the Electoral Map challenge. Submissions are due October 17, so get going!
Mike Leigh’s “Happy-Go-Lucky”
Director Mike Leigh talks about his new film, “Happy-Go-Lucky,” which critics have noted is more upbeat than is usual for him! It’s about the life of Poppy, a North London schoolteacher whose optimism is sometimes exasperating. It opens on Fri. Oct. 10 at the Landmark Sunshine and Lincoln Plaza cinemas.
Event:
The Museum of Moving Image is hosting
“Weekend with Mike Leigh”
Featuring screenings and a Q&A with Mike Leigh
Oct. 18-19
For schedule and more info, go here
Wong Kar Wai and Christopher Doyle, Longtime Collaborators
Filmmaker Wong Kar Wai and his long-time cinematographer Christopher Doyle discuss their new film, "Ashes of Time Redux." It’s a remake of one of their earlier films, and it opens Fri. Oct. 10 at the Landmark Sunshine and Lincoln Plaza cinemas.
The Glass Cage
J.B. Priestley’s 1957 play, "The Glass Cage," warns of the dangers of letting old family wounds go untended. It’s now in a revival at the Mint Theater (311 W. 43rd St.). Leonard talks to actor Gerry Bamman and director Lou Jacob.
Uighurs in Guantanamo
Earlier this week, a U.S. federal judge ordered that 17 Chinese Muslim Uighurs held at Guantanamo Bay prison camp be released into the U.S. Now a 3-judge panel has blocked the ruling. Human Rights Watch Senior Counterterrorism Council Jennifer Daskal tells us why the Uighurs aren’t being released, and what’s in store for them.
Hear Leonard’s Aug. 2007 interview on anti-Uighur discrimination in China
Please Explain: Photosynthesis
Find out how photosynthesis works, and why it brings us beautiful fall foliage this time of year. Leonard talks to educator Dr. James Boyer and research scientist Dr. Amy Litt.
Weigh in: Where in the New York area have you spotted dramatic fall foliage so far this season?
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Tributes: Kate McGarrigle
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Folk singer Kate McGarrigle, who gained acclaim for a series of projects with her sister Anna, died Monday, Jan. 18, from a rare form of cancer. She left behind a family of talented musicians, including her sister, son Rufus Wainwright, and daughter Martha Wainwright. McGarrigle appeared on The Leonard Lopate show with her sister in December 2005, ahead of their holiday show at Carnegie Hall.
Monona Rossol on 50 Million Chemicals
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On September 7, 2009, scientists working for the Chemical Abstract Service (which assigns identification numbers to all new chemicals) entered the 50-millionth chemical substance into their Registry. Chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol, President and Founder of Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety, took a look at what all these new substances are, where they are coming from, and how they affect our health. Rossol also responded to listener comments and questions. You can read her answers here.
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National Book Award Winners
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A number of this year’s National Book Award winners have appeared on The Leonard Lopate Show. Click here to see the list!
Our 3-ingredient Challenge wins a James Beard Award
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On May 3, the Lopate Show won its third James Beard Award for our 3-ingredient challenge. In August, we asked our listeners to call in and name 3 ingredients and then challenged New York chef and 3-ingredient expert Rozanne Gold to whip up a recipe! You can listen to the 3-ingredient challenge and get some inspiration for simple, delicious, and unexpected dishes.
