Try as she might, Bram Stoker’s widow couldn’t kill ‘Nosferatu’
The world’s first vampire movie premiered 100 years ago. After a long copyright battle, Florence Stoker, widow of the author of Dracula, asked for all copies of Nosferatu to be destroyed. Were they?
Actor William Hurt has died of prostate cancer at age 71
Four-time Oscar nominee William Hurt, one of Hollywood’s most popular leading men in the 1980s has died of complications from prostate cancer. He was 71.
Imagine ‘The Godfather’ with a completely different cast? Could’ve happened
Imagine Robert Redford or Ernest Borgnine as the Godfather. On the 50th anniversary of the film, the author of Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli describes the movie that could’ve been.
Actor William Hurt, star of ‘Broadcast News’ and ‘Body Heat,’ dies at 71
In a long-running career, Hurt was nominated for an Academy Award three times, winning for 1985’s Kiss of the Spider Woman.
Questlove reflects on his journey with ‘Summer of Soul,’ now nominated for an Oscar
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Amir “Questlove” Thompson about his critically acclaimed documentary “Summer of Soul,” which chronicles the all-but-forgotten 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival.
There should be an Oscar for playing a real person
Playing someone real is a completely different task than playing a fictional character.
Once, cultural ties to Russia were deliberate and hopeful. Now, they’re eroding
Russia’s growing isolation in the cultural world is poignant for those who remember optimistic outreach of the 80s and 90s.
The making of the ‘Lucy and Desi’ documentary
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Lucie Arnaz, daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz about the new documentary “Lucy and Desi.”
What’s making us happy: A guide for 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: BTS, Sandra Oh and meditations on humor.
Alec Baldwin argues he’s not liable for Hutchins’ death, in filing against producers
The arbitration demand provides the fullest accounting yet of the accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins from Baldwin’s perspective.
‘The Godfather’ bridged old and new Hollywood to save American moviegoing
On its 50th Anniversary, The Godfather is one of the most influential and respected films in Hollywood history. But that outcome didn’t seem likely at its premiere.
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