Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'brothers'

'Duck Soup': Take One Fiscal Crisis, Boil Merrily

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:26:00 EDT

Depression-era comedy sends the Marx Brothers skating through economic territory their namesake Karl would recognize — and it begins with talk of bailouts, tax breaks and other things that Bob Mondello says you'll find familiar, too.

A Band Of 'Brothers' And A Barrel Of Laughs

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:49:00 EDT

The team behind the car-racing comedy Talladega Nights is taking another lap. Director Adam McKay and actors Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly talk about their new film, Step Brothers, and the laughs they had making it.

Kitty Carlisle Hart, Stage Legend, Dies at 96

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:00:00 EDT

Actress Kitty Carlisle Hart, whose long career spanned Broadway, opera, television and film, including the classic Marx Brothers movie A Night at the Opera has died at age 96.

Real Estate Dip Brings Layoffs in Home Construction

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 16:00:00 EST

Only a year ago, construction firms were scrambling to find enough workers. Now they're laying them off as the real estate market slumps. Toll Brothers, one of the largest homebuilding firms, expects to lay off as much as 15 percent of its workforce.

Rapper Andre 3000's New Project

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:25:00 EDT

Rapper and producer Andre Benjamin's new project is an animated series for the Cartoon Network called Class of 3000. Benjamin (Andre 3000) is half of the Grammy-winning hip-hop duo Outkast. The group is best known for the single "Hey Ya!" from the double album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. Benjamin also appears in the films Idlewild, Four Brothers, and Be Cool.

From 'Popeye' Doyle to Puccini: William Friedkin

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 17:39:00 EDT

William Friedkin, director of The French Connection, is now at the helm of a different production: opera. He explains what Puccini and the Marx Brothers have in common, and reflects on that legendary chase scene.

The Minds Behind 'Brothers of the Head'

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 17:06:00 EDT

The new film Brothers of the Head tells the story of conjoined twins who become rock stars in mid-1970's England. The faux-documentary project is the work of Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe, the two directors who made Lost in La Mancha, the acclaimed documentary about Terry Gilliam's failed attempt to film, The Man Who Killed Don Quixote.

Networks' Fall Offerings Previewed in New York

Tue, 16 May 2006 16:25:36 EDT

Television audiences this fall will find a changed landscape, with old favorites like The West Wing gone. The major networks' new programs range from ABC's Let's Rob to Calista Flockhart of Allie Mac Beal fame returning in the drama Brothers and Sisters.

The Avett Brothers: 'Four Thieves Gone'

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST

As a band, the Avett Brothers hasn't been around for long. But for brothers Scott and Seth Avett, the project has been a long time coming.

Weinstein Brothers Make Buzz-Worthy Return to Film

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

After a bitter parting from the Walt Disney last year, brothers Harvey and Bob Weinstein have launched their own film company, the Weinstein Brothers. One of the company's first films, Mrs. Henderson Presents, stars Judi Dench and is already generating Oscar buzz.

Soulive and Friends, Mixing Jazz and Hip-Hop

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

The band Soulive brings a mix of funk, hip-hop and jazz to its exciting live shows. As a result, brothers Alan and Neil Evans, with their friend Eric Krasno, have built a large international following. Their latest efforts can be heard on Break Out.

Morcheeba Changes Up Singers, Renovates Sound

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 00:00:00 EDT

For many music listeners, a band's identity is inextricably tied to the lead singer. But the founding brothers of the British group Morcheeba decided to buck that conventional wisdom by parting ways with one singer and creating a new sound with someone else.

Irvin Mayfield's Ode to New Orleans

Fri, 02 Sep 2005 00:00:00 EDT

New Orleans trumpeter Irvin Mayfield offers listeners hopeful words and music. Mayfield is in Baton Rouge, La., with much of his family. His father and one of his brothers stayed in their New Orleans area house during the hurricane. Mayfield has not yet heard from them.

The Campbell Brothers with John Medeski

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Renowned for their innovative "sacred steel guitar" sound, gospel band the Campbell Brothers teamed up with John Medeski on their latest release, Can You Feel It?. Medeski is a gifted organist best known for his band Medeski, Martin and Wood.

Radio Rookies: Exploring My Aggression

Mon, 29 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Derrick Hewitt, 15, likes to hit... and hit hard. At home, he fights constantly with his younger brothers. Most of the time these tussles are playful, but sometimes he goes too far. As part of WNYC's Radio Rookies program, Hewitt recently set out to explore his aggressive behavior.

Slate's Summary Judgment: 'The Brothers Grimm,' 'Undiscovered,' 'The Cave'

Fri, 26 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Fairy tales, struggling actors and stranded scientists want your movie dollars this weekend -- but are any of them worth the cash? Slate contributor Mark Jordan Legan looks at what the critics are saying about this week's new movie releases, including The Brothers Grimm, Undiscovered and The Cave.

Sklar Brothers: The Hairy Back Contest

Fri, 12 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Day to Day sports reporting brothers Randy and Jason Sklar tell Madeleine Brand about their trip to the monkey cages of the Los Angeles Zoo, where they met Marc Lewis, the winner of the Hairiest Back in Los Angeles contest.

Mario Brothers, Halo Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Wed, 06 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT

An event at the Hollywood Bowl will showcase the world of video game music. And it's serious business -- the Los Angeles Philharmonic will be playing compositions from Super Mario Brothers to Halo.

Blues Brothers, 25 Years Later

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EDT

It's been 25 years since comedians Dan Akroyd and John Belushi took a skit they made popular on Saturday Night Live and turned it into a feature film. Many critics hated the Blues Brothers movie, but it made enough of an impression to lead to a sequel. And this summer's 25th anniversary brings the inevitable anniversary DVD.

Fool Game: Name That Company

Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT

I began production in Pittsburgh on Thanksgiving Day in 1888. I made parts of the engine used in the Wright brothers' first flight at Kitty Hawk. You can call my former CEO Paul, but don't call me Al; I'm bigger than that. Who am I?

The Brothers Who Made Mary Poppins Sing

Thu, 28 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Generations of children have grown up singing the music and lyrics of Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman. Their hugely popular film musicals, Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang have now been adapted for the stage.

Big Blast from the Past: Rock and Roll Trio

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Big Blast from the Past: Rock and Roll Trio April 12, 2005 · Music historian Ed Ward remembers the Rock and Roll Trio, from the early 1950s made up of brothers Johnny and Dorsey Burnette and electric guitarist Paul Burlison. Their recordings have been collected on the Hip-O Select label.

Miramax Founders, Disney Part Ways

Wed, 30 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST

After more than a decade of turning out blockbusters like Pulp Fiction, Chicago and The Aviator, Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the founders of Miramax, and Disney are going their separate ways. Disney had hoped the Weinsteins would stick to the low-budget/high-creativity formula that reaped large profits, while the brothers wanted to continue making big-budget films like the Civil War epic Cold Mountain.

At Lebowski Fests, the Dude and Friends Abide

Sat, 26 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST

The Coen brothers' film The Big Lebowski has created an appreciative audience far beyond the theater or the couch. Fans gather at dress-up festivals, including one under way in Los Angeles, to celebrate the movie's colorful and outrageous characters and themes.

The Sklar Brothers: Odd Advice for the NCAA Bracket

Wed, 16 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST

NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to Randy and Jason Sklar of ESPN's Cheap Seats about their methods for picking the winners in this year's NCAA men's basketball tournament. Randy consulted a basketball expert, while Jason went with a more metaphysical approach.