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Renowned actor Williem Dafoe discusses recent films, acting past

Arts, Culture & Media

Willem Dafoe has had a remarkable, 30-year career that’s seen him nominated for Academy Awards. But this year, this spring even, he’s particularly prolific.

Tributes to Apple co-founder, innovator Steve Jobs

Environment

Historically black colleges: Still a good educational option?

Global Politics

Michael Jackson Statues Draw Adoration … and Ire

Arts, Culture & Media

College Week: Are Historically Black Colleges Still a Good Bet?

The World

Passing Strange

Conflict & Justice

Mark Stewart (“Stew”), created a Tony-winning rock musical about a black teen who leaves LA to become an artist in Berlin. He talks with Kurt about the show, which takes on race, identity, and mother-son relationships. Spike Lee’s film version opens this weekend.

The World

On Screen: ‘Passing Strange,’ ‘Inglourious Basterds’

Arts, Culture & Media

Wesley Morris, film critic for the Boston Globe, joins The Takeaway for a look at the movies opening this weekend: Spike Lee’s Passing Strange and Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds.