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Movie poster for Their Finest showing three characters from the movie.
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As we leave behind 2017, check out Legends of Film host Bill Chamberlain's picks for best overlooked movies of the year.
Book cover for Tales of Two Americas, stories of inequality in a divided nation.
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Was your New Year’s resolution to be kinder to people?  You should read this book.
B&W older promo shot of author Sue Grafton.
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Sue Grafton, author of the Kinsey Millhone alphabet mysteries and legendary pioneer for women in detective fiction, died last week at the age of 77.  
book cover. Ilustration of train stuck in a snow drift.
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Agatha Christie may have secured eternal recognition for a classic murder mystery involving a train and copious amounts of snow, but she wasn't the only skilled mystery writer of yesteryear to use those elements in service to an enjoyably twisty adventure.
early twentieth century factory building has a bicycle out front next to a guardhouse entry.
Most people know Nashville as “Music City,” but have you heard its other nickname—“the Powder City of the World”? If you know the history of Old Hickory and DuPont, you probably have. If not, read on.
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Legends of Film: Carroll Ballard

During this episode we talk to Filmmaker Carroll Ballard. Mr. Ballard’s credits include the films Never Cry Wolf, Fly Away Home, and The Black Stallion. Ballard discusses making The Black Stallion, his role in the making of Star Wars: Episode IV, and working with legendary Illustrator and Author Maurice Sendak.