‘King Richard’ tells how a father raised his tennis icon daughters, Venus and Serena
King Richard tells how Richard Williams doggedly pursued professional tennis careers for his daughters, Venus and Serena. His methods may have kept them from the burnout that ends many careers.
The cast of the Harry Potter films is reuniting, but without J.K. Rowling
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint will appear in an HBO Max special next year celebrating the film franchise. Rowling will be featured in archival footage, but will not join in person.
‘Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time’ remains faithful to the author’s spirit
A new documentary bounces randomly, rather than chronologically, through Vonnegut’s life, with music, editing, photography and sequencing that are fully in line with what, and how, Vonnegut wrote.
‘Star Wars’ collector moves to Texas and takes his Vader Vault with him
Bill McBride’s Vader Vault now includes about 70,000 pieces of Darth Vader memorabilia. Toys, paintings, helmets — and all sorts of other items — collected over the past 30 years.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
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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.
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