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Brought to you by Penguin. Sir Peter Ustinov's beautifully crafted autobiography is told with exquisite wit and insight. From his birth in April 1921, it spans his extraordinary career as actor, playwright, film star and director, confirming his early belief that he is 'irrevocably betrothed to...

The definitive history of Peter Jackson’s Middle-earth saga, Anything You Can Imagine takes us on a cinematic journey across all six films, featuring brand-new interviews with Peter, his cast & crew. From the early days of daring to dream it could be done, through the highs and lows of making...

As Peter Sellers' close friend and confidant over many years, actor Graham Stark is in the unique position to record the real story of the man as well as the actor. Graham Stark appeared in 13 films with Peter Sellers, including all the legendary Pink Panther movies, and their close personal and professional relationship led to the many extraordinary adventures chronicled in this lively and entertaining recording.

In 1971, Newsweek heralded The Last Picture Show as "the most impressive work by a young American director since Citizen Kane." Indeed, few filmmakers rivaled Peter Bogdanovich's popularity over the next decade. Riding the success of What's Up, Doc? (1972) and Paper Moon (1973), Bogdanovich became a bona fide celebrity, making regular appearances in his own movie trailers, occasionally hosting late-night television shows, and publicly advocating for mentors John Ford and Howard Hawks.

It's easy for new fans to get overwhelmed by the sprawling mythology and complexity of the six films that make up Peter Jackson's epic trilogies. Unlike encyclopedias and guides that offer diehard J. R. R. Tolkien fans trivia, details, and deep dives into every on-screen moment, this first-of-its kind explainer is an easy, fun, and accessible introduction to the characters, plots, and interconnected stories that make up one of the greatest pop culture franchises of all time. Smart Pop has all of your burning questions covered!

Political reporters Tom Hamburger and Peter Wallsten and Washington Post senior Pentagon correspondent Thomas Ricks on this edition of Fresh Air. Hamburger and Wallsten are the authors of the new book One Party Country: The Republican Plan for Dominance in the 21st Century (John Wiley). Hamburger covers the White House and the executive branch for the Los Angeles Times. Wallsten covers the White House for the Los Angeles Times.

The late actor Peter Boyle and historian Robert Satloff, on this edition of Fresh Air. Robert Satloff is the author of the new book Among the Righteous: Lost Stories from the Holocaust's Long Reach into Arab Lands.

Biographer Peter Guralnick on this edition of Fresh Air. His book Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke is now out in paperback. Guralnick follows the life of rhythm and blues legend Sam Cooke from his roots in gospel music through his legendary career as a singer and songwriter whose hits include "You Send Me", "Bring it on Home to Me", "Only Sixteen", and many others. Peter Guralnick has written extensively about American music.