Why stories about heists, real or in movies, steal our hearts

In late October, thieves broke into the Louvre and stole priceless jewels. It’s a story that feels familiar in large part because of countless heist movies. This hour we look at heists, from real museums to our screens, and we discuss why they capture our attention.

GUESTS:

• Leila Amineddoleh: Teaches Art Crime at New York University and Cultural Heritage Law at Fordham Law School. She is the chair of the Art Law Group at Tarter, Krinsky, and Drogin
• John DeVore: A culture writer and author of Theater Kids: A True Tale of Off-Off Broadway
• Glen Weldon: A host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast. He reviews books, movies, comics and more for the NPR Arts Desk
• Peter Kuitenbrouwer: Journalist and Registered Professional Forester. He is author of Maple Syrup: A Short History of Canada’s Sweetest Obsession

MUSIC FEATURED (in order):

• Theme from Lupin III (Paris) – Yuji Ohno
• It Takes a Thief – Coolio and Leshuan
• Cat Burglar – Mexican Gunfight
• Ocean’s 11 – Seeed
• Drive It Like You Stole It – Sing Street
• Pancake – Tori Amos

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