Confronting Memories of the Vietnam War

Malle has lived in the United States for the past ten years, but returned to his native France to make his newest film, Au Revoir Les Enfants. He says the movie is based on his own experiences growing up in occupied France during World War II. Malle says his work is alternately personal and self-effacing. His other films include The Silent World and My Dinner with Andre.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says critical darling's piano music is often considered dark and heavy. But Blake's new album, Painted Rhythms Volume II, also has a sharp wit.

Douglas Adams' new, metaphysical novel follows detective Dirk Gently's investigation into an explosion at a London airport. His book A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy spawned a radio show, several sequels and a computer game.