'Brave' new girl

Singer Julie Fowlis is typically used to songs that are a tad older than the ones she sang in Disney/Pixar's "Brave. "Her comfort zone is about eight centuries ago.

A princess never lays her weapons on the table. A princess never raises her voice. A princess strives for perfection. A princess, in other words, is a royal bore.

Listen to Culture Gabfest No. 197 with David Haglund, Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner by clicking the arrow on the audio player below:

Yes, you heard me right. The Bravely Default: Flying Fairy demo lets you both brave and default. Remember Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light? Bravely Default: Flying Fairy is kind of the sequel

Nora Ephron's 9 lives, inimitable style, and the secret of life.