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Prolific Hollywood composer Elmer Bernstein, who wrote the scores for such films as The Ten Commandments and The Magnificent Seven, dies at age 82. Nominated for an Oscar 14 times, Bernstein won once.

A new film tells the story of German gentiles who protested the arrests of Jews in 1943, winning their release. Director Margarethe Von Trotta calls her film an indictment against Germans who failed to condemn Nazi atrocities.

NPR's Tony Cox talks with Chicago jazz legend Von Freeman about the jazz scene in the Second City and his new CD, The Great Divide.

In her new book, All I Did Was Ask, Terry Gross, host of public radio's program Fresh Air, looks back at some of her most memorable moments on air, including last year's controversial interview with Bill O'Reilly. She talks with NPR's Scott Simon.

Apple Corps, the company that handles the finances of the former Beatles and their estates, is suing Apple Computer. The suit is over the computer company's use of Apple as a trademark in the distribution of music, via iTunes and iPods. Joel Rose, of member station WHYY, reports.

Singer Patti Scialfa's new CD was a long time coming — her previous solo release was in 1993. But she says husband Bruce Springsteen offered this encouragement: "The record will tell you when it's complete."

Day to Day TV critic Andrew Wallenstein reviews Amish in the City, the UPN reality show that almost didn't make it to air. Wallenstein says worries that the show would exploit Amish youth were unfounded.

Ross McElwee has made a career out of filming his life. He's made seven feature-length documentaries, including Sherman's March, Time Indefinite, Something to Do with the Wall and Six O'Clock News. His latest film is Bright Leaves about his family's connection to the tobacco industry. His great-grandfather created the brand of tobacco known as Bull Durham. McElwee is a visiting lecturer at Harvard University's Department of Visual and Environmental Studies.

Film critic David Edelstein reviews the new film Open Water. The low-budget film is based on the true story of two Australian scuba divers who were left stranded by their charter boat.

Tony-winner Phylicia Rashad returns to Broadway this fall in August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean. She tells NPR's Michele Norris she likes to surround herself with nature while preparing for her roles.