‘Stay Awake’ explores the fallout for brothers after their mom overdoses
The coming-of-age drama Stay Awake takes its title from the efforts of two teens to get their mother safely to the hospital after an accidental overdose of prescription pills.
Striking Hollywood scribes ponder AI in the writer’s room
One of sticking points in the negotiations that led up to the writer’s strike was the use of AI. Movie and TV writers worry they’ll be asked to rewrite whatever AI programs come up with.
Striking movie and TV writers worry that they will be replaced by AI
A sticking point in the Hollywood writers strike is the use of artificial intelligence. AI is already being used in Hollywood writing, but what fears and hopes do writers have about AI’s future?
What happened ‘The Night of the 12th’? A murder remains a mystery in this French film
A vibrant student named Clara is walking home one night when a faceless man steps out of the darkness and sets her on fire. The award-winning film is a study in misogyny — not a simple whodunnit.
Florida is investigating a teacher who showed a Disney movie with a gay character
The film, Strange World, tells the story of a family of explorers and includes a character who has a crush on another boy. The fifth-grade teacher says a student’s mother lodged a complaint.
Actor Joel Edgerton avoids conflict in real life, but embraces it on-screen
Edgerton stars as a horticulturist with a secret past as a white nationalist in Master Gardener. He says director Paul Schrader challenged him be “less of an actor” in the role.
‘No violins’: Michael J. Fox reflects on his career and life with Parkinson’s
When Michael J. Fox describes his experience with Parkinson’s disease in his new documentary, he’s extremely blunt. But talking with NPR this week, he hasn’t lost the humor that made him famous.
Glenn Howerton on his new film about the rise and fall of BlackBerry mobile phones
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Glenn Howerton about his new film, “BlackBerry.” It’s about the rise and fall of that iconic device.
Michael J. Fox reflects on his career and life with Parkinson’s
Actor Michael J. Fox talks about his documentary, Still, about his diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease.
What’s making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour share what’s bringing them joy. This week: Jury Duty, The Other Two, Every Frame a Painting and Rutherford Falls.
A new film explains how the smartphone market slipped through BlackBerry’s hands
This smartly entertaining new movie tells the story of how the BlackBerry became the hottest personal handheld device on the market — only to get crushed by the iPhone.
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