The movies that stood out in 2022
NPR’s Bob Mondello shares the movies that stood out to him in 2022. He says ten is an arbitrary number and generally ignores it, and this is no exception.
Steven Spielberg was a fearful kid who found solace in storytelling
Spielberg’s latest project, The Fabelmans, is semi-autobiographical — focused on his childhood and teen years and his parents’ divorce. Originally broadcast Nov. 9, 2022.
All appears idyllic in ‘Women Talking,’ except for what none of the women has said — until now
Director Sarah Polley’s adaptation of the novel by Miriam Toews is about women in an isolated religious colony who break the silence about abuse at the hands of the colony’s men.
Tony Hawk plans to keep skateboarding ‘Until the Wheels Fall Off’
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks to skateboard icon Tony Hawk about his life on the board and his documentary “Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off.”
Vicky Krieps plays the rebellious Empress Elisabeth in new period film ‘Corsage’
NPR’s Daniel Estrin speaks with actor Vicky Krieps about her new film, “Corsage,” about Austria’s Empress Elisabeth.
Cozying up to the perfect movie is a holiday conundrum
NPR’s Life Kit team shares advice on the question: Which film should I watch next? Host Andrew Limbong talks to NPR’s Bob Mondello and Devika Girish, who writes reviews for The New York Times.
What’s making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour share what’s bringing them joy. This week: The Blamo! podcast, Paris Is Burning, Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Sleigh and Crash Landing on You.
Movie Review: ‘Living’ and ‘A Man Called Otto’
Two new films about men who find flexibility late in life, “Living” and “A Man Called Otto,” are remakes of acclaimed foreign films: Director Akira Kurosawa’s “Ikuru” and Sweden’s “A Man Called Ove.”
John McEnroe grapples with his legacy as tennis’ bad boy
McEnroe reflects on his career in a Showtime documentary: “When I went to Wimbledon in London for the first time, and I was like, ‘Wow, they’re so polite here.'” Originally published Sept. 6, 2022.
Burna Boy shines a light on pollution in his hometown in new documentary
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with singer Burna Boy about “The Black River: Whiskey Documentary,” his short film about his hometown of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and the environmental issues there.
Movie Review: ‘Babylon’
Director Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon” is a comically over-the-top look at scandal-ridden 1920s Hollywood. It’s a celebration of an art form in turmoil as silent films give way to talkies.
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