Nov 10th, 2006 · Melissa Block talks with Penelope Cruz about her new film, Volver. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, the film's title means "to return." It is inspired by the filmmaker's childhood in La Mancha, Spain.
Keywords: Spain · Melissa Block · childhood · filmmakers · Penelope · Cruz · Almodovar · Pedro Almodovar · Penelope Cruz · Volver · La Mancha
Nov 25th, 2005 · 'The Penelopiad:' A New Look at Homer's Tale
November 25, 2005 ·
Alan Cheuse reviews Margaret Atwood's new novel, The Penelopiad. It's a retelling of Homer's Odyssey from the point of view of the warrior hero's wife Penelope.
Keywords: 2005 · wife · novel · Warrior · Alan Cheuse · heroes · Penelopiad · New Look · Margaret Atwood · Odyssey · Penelope
