Boyle

Director Danny Boyle talks mind over matter in ‘127 Hours’

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

In the film “127 Hours”, director Danny Boyle uses his unconventional style to tell the story of Aron Ralston, the hiker who amputated his arm to save his life.

Voters Across the Spectrum React to the State of the Union

August 15, 2013

A Vacation That Pays Back

August 14, 2013

Aha Moment: Filmmaker David Boyle

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Danny Boyle on ‘127 hours’

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

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She’s got pressure

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC’s Paddy O’Connell about Britain’s pressure-filled version of American Idol. The show is called “Britain’s Got Talent” and the pressure on audience favorite Susan Boyle has risen to the point that she’s had to move to a secure undisclosed location.

Geo answer

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is the village of Blackburn, in West Lothian, Scotland. It’s the hometown of Susan Boyle, the singing sensation who wowed judges on the British TV show “Britain’s Got Talent.”

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