Thurman gives it her welcome best as an overextended mother preparing for her kid's birthday in this occasionally funny, well-acted, but ultimately uneven comedy. More »

Two award-winning nonfiction writers share their stories: Zachary Lazar, author of "Evening's Empire: The Story of My Father's Murder," and Sonja Livingston, whose memoir, "Ghostbread," tells the story of a childhood spent in poverty. More »

A journey through the Brazilian composer's lesser-known early chamber works, including his "Suite for Violin and Voice"; the "Sextuor Mystique"; the "Quatuor "for harp, celesta, flute, and sax with voices; and the "Poema da Crianca e Sua Mama." More »