Cult movies are notoriously difficult to define; it's been suggested, that, like pornography, we "know it when we see it." Generally speaking a cult movie is one that earns a fanatical following over time by a small group of people. It's also a movie that bears repeated viewing and contains memorable, repeatable dialogue. Cult movies also frequently (preferably?) contain such socially unacceptable ingredients as horror, sex, violence, and/or (at least before “2001: A Space Odyssey”) science fiction. Much of the appeal of cult movies lies in their neglect by the larger popular culture and the contempt of "respectable" critics and viewers. That’s certainly true of the films on this program, all of which were released into relative obscurity but soon thereafter attained cult status.
Celebrate the artful arrangement of words all month long by browsing our extensive online collection of poetry. From new poets to world-renowned authors, you'll find poetry discussions, author interviews and poetry readings from Sunni Patterson, Jane Hirshfield, Billy Collins, Jason Magabo Perez, N. Scott Momaday, the late Nikki Giovanni, and many others.
Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of "Lucy," one of the most iconic fossils in human history. This new CARTA series delves into the profound impact of Lucy's discovery on the science of human origins, featuring leading experts who explore the discovery's initial significance, its enduring influence, and the current advancements in this pivotal field. Reignite your curiosity about how we became human and why it matters for our global future.
Celebrated author Mitch Albom’s opening words on the 30th Anniversary Writer’s Symposium stage are an instant hit. Seated across from host Dean Nelson, Albom squirms in an oversized Queen Anne wingback chair. The moment sparks a memory of a particularly uncomfortable appearance on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” when his feet dangled off the floor,...
Human beings show a range of emotional attachment, affection, and infatuation often referred to as “love.” Love promotes long-lasting and secure relationships that involve nurturing and support. Biological mechanisms underlying such behavior involve ancient neuropeptides and their receptors in the brain. These systems are also involved in...