Bidisha talks to psychoanalyst Adam Philips
Thursday 29 May 2008 21:45-22:30 (Radio 3)
Bidisha talks to psychoanalyst Adam Philips about his new book Intimacies, which explores the problems and possibilities of intimacy in today's society.
Superpowers
Superpowers by David J Schwartz
Published by Vintage Original.
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Adam Phillips
The eminent psychoanalyst Adam Phillips discusses the many faces of human intimacy, the subject of his new book. The author of many wide-ranging and provocative essays - including On Flirtation, On Kissing, and Being Bored - Phillips combines philosophy, literary theory and his practice as a psychoanalyst to shed light on often overlooked aspects of everyday human behaviour. Literary professor Leo Bersani, co-author of Intimacies, joins himto examine the many intimate relationships that can happen when strangers cross paths.
Intimacies by Adam Phillips and Leo Bersani is published by Chicago University Press.
Jules et Jim
A reflection on the enduring beauty and power of the French New Wave film Jules et Jim, restored in a glorious new print.
Jules et Jim is released in selected cinemas from Friday 30 May.
Sutra
Bidisha speaks to the choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and the artist Anthony Gormley, whose collaboration with monks from the Shaolin temple in China has resulted in an astonishing display of martial artistry and dance narrative.
Sutra is at Sadler's Wells in London until Saturday 31 May.
Superpowers
Plus - spotted a superhero in your neighbourhood lately? They seem to be everywhere these days, from cinematic blockbusters such as Iron Man and the forthcoming Hulk, to Heroes on TV. Cultural commentators Jonathan Sawday and Paul Taylor explore why our need for the superhero continues undiminished and where popular culture may take the phenomenon in years to come.
Superpowers by David Schwartz is published by Vintage Original. The Incredible Hulk is released at cinemas nationwide from Friday 13 June.
