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Science fiction can often seem to be pure imaginative fantasy, but many authors are more fluent in real science than many readers and viewers may realize. Professor Charles L. Adler of St. Mary’s College of Maryland was the perfect choice for this subject, as he is both a longtime science-fiction fan and a real-world scientist. Professor Adler’s talent for using literature to shine a light on science - both the accurate and not-so-accurate versions employed by creators, spanning two centuries - makes this course a great survey for fans of both science fact and science fiction.

Now a major film written and directed by the Coen Brothers. There is no knowing what lies in a man's heart. On a trip to buy ponies, Frank Ross is killed by Torn Chancy, who shoots him down for a horse, $150 cash, and two gold pieces. Ross's single-minded teenage daughter, Mattie, travels to claim his body... Then she meets Rooster - a man with grit - and persuades him to join her on a deadly quest to avenge her father's murder.

"It is many years since Dr. Samuel Johnson advised me to get a little book, and write in it all the Anecdotes which might come to my knowledge, all the Observations which I might make or hear, all the verses never likely to be published and in fine everything which struck me at the time. Mr. Thrale has now treated me with a Repository, and provided it with the pompous title "Thraliana." I must endeavour to fill it with nonsense, new and old." Selections from the intimate record of her life from 1776 to 1809 by the hostess and friend of Dr Johnson (and the friend of his friends) selected and ...

The Thin Man films are one of the most highly regarded and successful series of films from Hollywood's classic era. This book looks at the people who populated the films, including full chapter profiles of its stars, William Powell and Myrna Loy, whose chemistry together was a huge reason for the success of the films. As Nick and Nora Charles, they knocked the stereotypes of on-screen marriage out of the park and replaced the stiff and formal with fun and sexy.

In 1971, Newsweek heralded The Last Picture Show as "the most impressive work by a young American director since Citizen Kane." Indeed, few filmmakers rivaled Peter Bogdanovich's popularity over the next decade. Riding the success of What's Up, Doc? (1972) and Paper Moon (1973), Bogdanovich became a bona fide celebrity, making regular appearances in his own movie trailers, occasionally hosting late-night television shows, and publicly advocating for mentors John Ford and Howard Hawks.

For many National Public Radio listeners, it wouldn't be Christmas without hearing Jonathan Winters perform A Christmas Carol. The master comedian brilliantly re-creates Dickens' cast of colorful characters: Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Jacob Marley's spirit, and the three Christmas ghosts, Past, Present, and Future. His distinctive and charming reading uses a special performing edition prepared by Dickens for his own presentations.

Michael Kitchen stars as John Jarndyce in a BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Dickens' classic tale of London and the law.

From Peabody, Golden Globe, and Emmy Award-winning writer and director Larry Charles, a rollicking journey through modern American comedy, as he shares behind-the-scenes stories from his life's work. To tell Larry Charles's life story is to tell the story of modern American comedy. Over the last...

Before embarking on his illustrious career as a novelist, Charles Dickens explored the world of theater with The Village Coquettes, a delightful two-act musical. Although the music has been lost to time, this spoken rendition brings the charm of the play to life. Celebrate Dickens 200th birthday by diving into this lesser-known work, completing the collection of his forgotten plays. Join us for a captivating experience narrated by ToddHW and featuring a talented cast. (Summary by ToddHW)

Experience the magic of Charles Dickens as he brings to life six captivating scenes from David Copperfield. Abridged and performed during his unforgettable American Tour of 1867-1868, this collection showcases the author’s powerful storytelling like never before. - Summary by Michael Armenta

Step into the whimsical world of Charles Dickens before he became a celebrated novelist! In this delightful 1836 play, originally dubbed “A Comic Burletta in Two Acts,” chaos reigns at The St. James Arms, a quaint village inn where a cast of colorful characters collides in a series of amusing misunderstandings. Join us for a journey filled with laughter and intrigue, as narrated by ToddHW and brought to life by a talented ensemble.

An anthology series presenting tales of suspense and the supernatural, often featuring the host in chilling narratives.

An anthology series presenting tales of suspense and the supernatural, often featuring the host in chilling narratives.

Follow the adventures of a masked vigilante who fights crime and corruption with courage and determination. His tales are filled with action and justice.

An anthology series that brings theatrical plays to the radio, offering listeners a front-row experience to diverse stories ranging from romance to drama.

An anthology series that brings theatrical plays to the radio, offering listeners a front-row experience to diverse stories ranging from romance to drama.

Follow the adventures of a masked vigilante who fights crime and corruption with courage and determination. His tales are filled with action and justice.

An anthology series that brings theatrical plays to the radio, offering listeners a front-row experience to diverse stories ranging from romance to drama.

An anthology series presenting tales of suspense and the supernatural, often featuring the host in chilling narratives.

Charles Paris is his own worst enemy, a louche lush who can resist anything except temptation – especially in the form of women and alcohol. He’s been out of work so long now he feels he may never get a job and he’s driving Frances, his semi-ex-wife, mad. So when he’s offered a small...