Filmmaker Martin Scorsese talks about his new film, Casino, which stars Robert DiNiro and Joe Pesci and is considered by many to be an unofficial sequel to Scorsese's earlier film, Goodfellas. Scorsese aslo talks to Charlie about his influences as a filmmaker, his work on Taxi Driver and Raging Bull, and his latest film's soundtrack. Next, Casino producer Barbara De Fina discusses her early work as a production assistant, working for comedian Alan King, and being married to Martin Scorsese. watch
Michael Kinsley speaks about stepping down as co-host of CNN's Crossfire to launch Slate, a new on-line magazine about politics and culture published by Microsoft Corporation. Then, comedian Alan King, who has performed before the queen and shared the stage with legendary talents, including Jack Benny, Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, talks about his new memoir, Name-Dropping, in which King recounts his years in the business and the people he has met along the way. Finally, former director of the National Gallery of Art, J. Carter Brown, is on to discuss his career, art, and the new cable television channel solely devoted to the arts, Ovation, of which he is the chairman. watch
Alan King, who has had a long career in show business as a comedian, actor and producer, and maintained friendships with names like Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, talks about his new book, Name-Dropping: The Life and Lies of Alan King. Then, writer and personal friend of President Bill Clinton, Taylor Branch talks about his new piece for Esquire magazine, Clinton Without Apologies. watch
