Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
John Cleese of Monty Python reviews his favorite questions that audiences have asked him, and reveals a surprising way of dealing with people who walk out of his shows.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Australia, New Zealand, USA
Russell Crowe talks about the craft of acting and his working relationship with Kim Basinger in this neo-noir. Jimmy Carter also asks him if he enjoys watching movies he stars in.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
Negotiating a salary is one the trickiest phases of a job interview. Here are some tips.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA New York
Building something that works can bring a lot of satisfaction. In this case, it's building bikes. Paul likes figuring things out, and seeing what works and what doesn't. Together with a friend, he embarks on a challenging project: building an electric cargo bike!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA Long Island
Paul goes into detail about what materials he used to construct the electric cargo bike. Some features turned out to be essential, such as the kick-stand.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
In the waning light, Paul talks about some safety accessories he dreams of putting on the bike, which is still a work in progress. He also talks about the paint job. All in all, he had fun using his knowledge and also learning new things.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Movie star Harrison Ford is interviewed before the release of “Captain America,” his first film working with the famous Marvel franchise. He talks about his love for playing new and different roles, and reveals why his characters rarely have a beard or mustache.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
The delightful soul/hip-hop performer Maya Azucena shares her talent and wisdom gained from growing up in Flatbush Brooklyn. Also a quick look at an African American rapper who can rhyme in Japanese!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Maya Azucena talks about her various influences, which range from classic soul to gospel to synth pop. She talks about her experience growing up mulitiracial in an African American neighborhood and how it shaped her worldview.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
USA Urban
Hip Hop is probably now the most pervasive popular music in the world, but it’s still at its freshest on the streets of New York, where it was born. These fresh young talents give us a take on Hip Hop’s new directions and ever changing possibilities for expression.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Vanessa Hidary is a New York poet and performer who tackles issues of race , ethnicity and identity both onstage and off. She mixes rap, observation and story telling to explore difficult themes and issues of importance to us all.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Katie Holmes talks informally about her childhood, her experience on set, and about what makes her feel beautiful. She has some beauty tips for the younger generation.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Jimmy Carter interviews Gwyneth Paltrow at the premiere for her movie “Country Strong” about her role as Kelly Canter, a train wreck country star.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
USA
Jimmy Carter interviews Brad Pitt and Edward Norton about their very unusual film “Fight Club”.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Lionel Richie and Jimmy Carter reminisce about Tuskegee, the small city in Alabama where the singing superstar grew up. Since Jimmy is also from Alabama, they have a lot to talk about. Just recalling its tastes and smells takes Lionel right back to his childhood home. Of course, after becoming famous, it became hard to visit his hometown without drawing unwanted attention.
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