Andrew Garfield is ‘RENT’ writer Jonathan Larson in new movie ‘Tick, Tick… BOOM!’
Scott Simon speaks with Andrew Garfield, star of the new movie “Tick, Tick… BOOM!” from the musical by Jonathan Larson.
What’s Making Us Happy: A Guide For Your Weekend Watching, Listening And Reading
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour share what’s bringing them joy. This week: the show Love Life, the podcast The Shrink Next Door and more.
‘Storm Lake’ documentary depicts the triumph and struggle of a local newspaper
Journalist Art Cullen discusses the battle to keep print news alive in small-town America. Cullen runs Iowa’s Storm Lake Times, along with his brother. Originally broadcast Sept. 16, 2021.
Kenneth Branagh’s autobiographical ‘Belfast’ never quite finds its point of view
In a rare dive into personal territory, Branagh details growing up amid the Troubles in Northern Ireland. But despite some lovely moments, Belfast feels guarded in its telling.
This Julia Child documentary gives a new look at one of America’s brilliant chefs
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Besty West and Julie Cohen about their new documentary on Julia Child’s life and work, Julia.
Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Belfast’ shows the Troubles through the eyes of a 9-year-old
Actor and filmmaker Kenneth Branagh made his name directing cinematic versions of Shakespeare, then Agatha Christie and Marvel movies. Now, with Belfast, he’s made his most personal film.
Volleyball from ‘Cast Away’ sells for over $300,000 at auction
In the 2000 film, Tom Hanks ends up on an uninhabited island after a plane crash. Hanks names the volleyball Wilson. It’s his only friend on the island — until it floats away.
‘Rust’ crew member files first lawsuit over accidental shooting incident on set
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed by a loaded gun last month. The incident has sparked debate about whether real guns have any place on movie sets.
The debate over real guns on film sets
The shooting on the set of Rust in October has prompted many in Hollywood to reevaluate the use of real guns during film and TV production.
A crew member files the first known lawsuit over shootings on the ‘Rust’ movie set
The head of lighting on the film alleges negligence by Alec Baldwin and others that caused him severe distress. He says the bullet that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins just missed him.
Will Smith says he crafted a joyful image to cover the pain of the past
As a child, Smith watched helplessly as his father beat his mother. The experience shaped him: “The mental anguish that I had to overcome was a big part of me growing into the person I am today.”
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