John Powers

Renowned primatologist Jane Goodall discusses her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees, sharing insights on their emotional complexity and social behaviors. She explains how naming chimps enhances understanding of their emotions. Goodall unveils her observations of tool use, challenging human uniqueness, and reveals the similarities in nonverbal communication between chimps and humans. Film critic John Powers reviews 'A House of Dynamite,' adding depth to the conversation about storytelling and themes in cinema.

Jessie Buckley, an Oscar-nominated Irish actor known for Hamnet and powerful screen turns, reflects on playing Agnes and how motherhood reshaped her craft. John Powers, film critic, reviews Kokuho, a story about kabuki training and artistic sacrifice. Morgan Neville, documentarian, explores Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles crisis, archival footage, and his prolific return to songwriting.

Alicia Abbott, a memoirist known for her book *Fairyland*, shares her unique childhood experiences growing up with a gay single father in 1970s San Francisco. She discusses how the gay liberation movement shaped her early life and her father's coming out after her mother's tragic death. Abbott reflects on feeling caught between two worlds and her complicated emotions regarding her father's identity. Film critic John Powers reviews *Blue Moon*, highlighting its portrayal of the legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart and discussing the film's intimate structure.