February 12, 2010

Eat, Pray, Love, Marry

When Elizabeth Gilbert wrote Eat, Pray, Love, a witty account of her globe-hopping, soul-searching journey after a divorce, she never imagined that Julia Roberts would be playing her in a movie adaptation. Gilbert followed that book up with a new memoir, Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage. Her advice to couples considering tying the knot: talk about the big three - children, sex, and money.

Elizabeth Gilbert Picks a Winner

Studio 360 challenged listeners to design a valentine that reflects modern romance. Over 100 were submitted, and Elizabeth Gilbert judged the entries. Gilbert's runner-up celebrates the domestic bliss of "taco night," and the winner showcases an inventive use of bacon.


Bollywood Romance

For years, Bollywood's sappy, over-the-top, romantic musicals drew audiences with colorful hand-painted murals on the old movie theaters. But digital printing presses have put many of the painters who created these murals out of work. In Delhi, one craftsman found new patrons for his movie-mural artistry: American ex-pats in love. Produced by Linda Blake.

Redesigning Valentine's Day

The professional graphic designers at the Austin-based firm, Under Consideration, take a stab at rebranding Valentine's Day. The husband-and-wife team, Armin Vit and Bryony Gomez-Palacio, tell Kurt about their ideas: a new valentine icon, better colors, and a transformed Cupid.


>> Take a look at all of Under Consideration's redesign ideas.

>> Download their redesigned Valentine's Day stationery.

Aziz Ansari

He's the obnoxious comedian Randy in the Adam Sandler movie, "Funny People," and the weaselly civil servant Tom Haverford on the sitcom, "Parks and Recreation." Comic Aziz Ansari tells Kurt about the perils of stand-up comedy and his new DVD, "Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening."


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Prelinger Library

After they met and married, Rick and Megan Prelinger decided to merge their extensive book collections and make it public. In downtown San Francisco, the Prelinger Library is literally a labor of love. Produced by Tania Ketenjian.

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