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Assaying The Legacy Of 'The Big Screen'

Film critic and historian David Thomson's new collection of essays covers a wide array of films, from Casablanca all the way to Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. Thomson digs through cinematic history to unearth truths about how what we watch reflects who we are.

Incoming president Enrique Peña Nieto is redefining Mexico with a different word, one sacred to the U.S.— “business.”

As Drug War Grows Bloodier, Mexican Government Shifts Focus

At what cost has Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto shifted the international conversation from drug war to economics?

High Speed Computer Network Expanded In San Diego's East County

San Diego County officials celebrate expansion of backcountry high-speed computer network

Review: 'Evil Dead'

A Franchise Reanimates Itself

View of central crossing of the central hub island, one of dozens of man-made islands envisioned by Rice University architecture students. The islands would serve as a floating city for oil workers off the coast of Brazil.

A College Project That Imagines A Floating City For Oil Workers

Plans for man-made islands — designed by Rice University architecture students — have attracted the attention of one of the world's largest oil companies as a way to house way-offshore oil workers.

Arizona state Senate President Russell Pearce introduces state Senator Steve Smith at a fundraiser for a private border fence in Casa Grande, Arizona on July 20, 2011.

Arizona Voters Recall Politician Behind SB 1070

Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce helped enact tough laws enforcing immigration regulations on a state level, including the controversial SB 1070. Some voters think it went too far.

Governor-Elect Brown Says Calif. Faces Painful Budget Choices

Gov.-elect Jerry Brown on Wednesday hosted the first of what he promised would be several town hall-style forums focused on California's budget crisis, opting to start acting on the state's crippling deficit even though he will not take office for three weeks.

Jason Isbell performs at the 2013 Newport Folk Festival.

The Top 10 Folk And Americana Albums Of 2013

It was a banner year for the acoustic guitar. NPR Music partner Folk Alley presents the best the genre had to offer.

Players of the game <em>L.A. Noire</em> are represented by Cole Phelps (right), who has to find clues to solve a complex crime case in 1940s Los Angeles.

'L.A. Noire' Is A Video Game That's Like A Film

One of the most promising video games of the year is out this week: L.A. Noire, a detective thriller set in late-1940s Los Angeles. Playing like an interactive movie, the game often focuses on conversation instead of violence.

The Chiffons sing their 1960s smash “One Fine Day.”

Doo Wop Discoveries (My Music)

Airs Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

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