‘CODA’ Is An Unabashedly Formulaic And Lovely Coming-Of-Age Story
The hit of the 2021 virtual Sundance Film Festival centers on a teenager who’s the only hearing member of her close-knit family. CODA strikes some false notes, but it also delivers heartfelt emotion.
‘Reminiscence’ Movie Depicts A Dystopian Future That’s Not Far Off
Scott Simon speaks with director Lisa Joy about her tech-noir movie “Reminiscence.” It’s set in a future Miami that’s besieged by heat and rising waters.
Remembering Japanese Martial Arts Star Sonny Chiba, Who Died Of COVID At 82
Sonny Chiba was a prolific actor known for his Japanese martial arts movies, which featured his brutal movements and fearsome facial expressions. Chiba died at age 82 due to complications from COVID.
Our Film Critic Explores Why The Harrowing Afghanistan Images May Feel Familiar
Bob Mondello reflects on the portrayal and the despair of Afghanistan’s story, as shown on film for decades — in The Man Who Would Be King, Rambo III, Charlie Wilson’s War, Zero Dark Thirty and more.
Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021)
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‘Homeroom’ Filmmaker On New Documentary
NPR’s Don Gonyea speaks with director Peter Nicks about his latest documentary, Homeroom. It’s the latest and final film in a trilogy about Oakland students.
Pablo Larrain’s ‘Ema’ Has A Fiery Title Character
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with filmmaker Pablo Larrain about his latest character study, Ema.
Aretha Franklin’s Multitudes Come To Life In Director Liesl Tommy’s ‘Respect’
South-African born director Liesl Tommy says all of her art is political. That includes her new movie Respect starring Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin, focusing on the women in the singer’s life.
Sundance Hit ‘CODA’ Is A Warm Coming-Of-Age Romance About The Child Of Deaf Parents
A heartwarming family drama, CODA — which stands for “Child of Deaf Adults” — won four awards at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, including both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award.
‘CODA’ Will Yank Shamelessly On Your Heartstrings … But It’s Very Good At It
The family comedy-drama CODA nabbed big prizes at Sundance in January. Now, it arrives on Apple TV+. It doesn’t hold back in going for the tears, but it mostly earns them.
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