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Despite the occasional exception, European cinema has always felt different from American cinema. Call what they do more experimental, more serious, more thoughtful, whatever, European filmmakers—the best ones, at least—distinguish themselves by refusing to pander to mainstream tastes. This week Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss a pair of European films that are prime examples of the European filmmaking ethos. First up is the Polish-made EO followed by the Belgian-made Close.

On TA(P) this week: Tad Wisenor plus Blue Door Theatre reps and antifascist writers

The cellist and NW BachFest artistic director previews Brahms and Messiaen concerts

SPR Morning Classical host recounts the brief tale of a man from Nantucket

Ben Cartwright reads "Rhubarb, the Green Age" by Kate Lebo

Jeff Alessandrelli his original poem, "Nothing of the Month Club"

Ben Cartwright reads "Pollen" by Rose Lemberg

Ben Cartwright reads "Ballad of Orange and Grape" by Muriel Rukeyser

Ben Cartwright reads "What I Love Is at the Center" by Ben Cartwright and Emily Gwinn

Jeff Alessandrelli reads from "You Will Always Be Someone from Somewhere Else" by Dao Strom