Actor Clifton Collins Jr. plays an aging rider in the film ‘Jockey’
Eyder Peralta speaks with actor Clifton Collins Jr. about his latest role as an aging rider in the film “Jockey.”
Here are Bob Mondello’s picks for the year’s best 10 films
In a year when many films didn’t even open in theaters, there were still plenty worth talking about. NPR film critic Bob Mondello celebrates the best of 2021.
50 wonderful things from 2021: The performances, moments, and laughs we’ll remember
NPR pop culture critic Linda Holmes lists highlights from the year, including Ted Lasso, a TikTok dog, a twisty mystery, some great performances, and a moment in a mall.
Pop Culture Happy Hour team points out 2021’s best films and TV shows
The end of the year means it’s time to look back on the best films and TV shows of 2021. The hosts of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast share their favorites.
Jersey (2021)
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Sensation (2021)
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Kids need to see themselves reflected in media. Here are some recommendations
We asked children’s media experts to recommend their favorite new books, TV shows and video games with characters and storylines representing the diversity of the U.S.
In ‘Parallel Mothers,’ Almodóvar hitches unruly passions to women and family
Filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar takes a long, colorful look at motherhood in his melodrama Parallel Mothers, starring Penélope Cruz.
How film has shaped the American image of democracy
For NPR’s series, “We Hold These Truths,” Scott Simon spoke to film critics Wesley Morris and Mark Harris about movies that have shaped how Americans think of democracy.
Filmmaker John Waters puts his own spin on Christmas
In 2004, Waters shared music from his album A John Waters Christmas, an anthology of catchy, entertaining and ridiculous holiday songs that reflect his fascination with the odd and unusual.
The best movies and TV of 2021, picked by NPR critics
This past year was a tumultuous one for both the film and TV industries. With that in mind, here’s our critics’ guide to all the movies and television shows they loved this year.
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