Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Licorice Pizza’ is an endearing slice of ’70s Hollywood
An enterprising teen and a 20-something photographer’s assistant become unlikely friends — and then zig-zag from one comic episode to the next — in this altogether wonderful film.
Sandra Bullock on playing an ex-con trying to reenter society after 20 years
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with actor Sandra Bullock about her new film, The Unforgivable, a story about a woman who leaves prison after 20 years incarcerated and tries to rebuild her life.
Lin Manuel Miranda and Disney filmmakers traveled Colombia to prepare for ‘Encanto’
Lin Manual Miranda, who wrote songs for the Disney’s new movie Encanto, traveled to Colombia with crew members to learn about the country’s history. Encanto celebrates the country’s culture.
‘The Humans,’ ‘House of Gucci’ abound with family squabbling in time for the holidays
Familial squabbles fuel two films opening Thanksgiving weekend: House of Gucci, about a family famous for fashion, and The Humans, a pulitzer-winning look at a clan gathering for the holidays.
There’s plenty to watch this Thanksgiving holiday weekend
Our Pop Culture Happy Hour team shares their TV and movie recommendations for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Encore: Looking back on the legacy of ‘Shaft,’ 50 years later
The film Shaft was released 50 years ago this week and heralded what came to be known as Blaxploitation cinema. The genre has a checkered legacy — and inspired Oscar-winning music.
Encanto (2021)
Opens Wednesday, Nov 24, 2021Movie Details Play Trailers
Licorice Pizza (2021)
Opens Friday, Nov 26, 2021Movie Details Play Trailers
When Indie directors move on to franchise films, who wins?
Chloe Zhao, a director celebrated for intimate indie films, is in charge of the franchise blockbuster Externals. Who wins in that situation: the franchise, the director or fans?
Reenacting their own childhood abuse from Catholic clergy, 6 men heal in ‘Procession’
Leila Fadel talks with filmmaker Robert Greene about his latest project, “Procession.” It follows six men who suffered abuse from Catholic clergy. They scripted, acted and filmed their stories.
Director Maisie Crow on the making of new doc ‘At The Ready’
NPR’s Michel Martin talks with Crow about her documentary that follows three Mexican-American high school students in Texas training to become border patrol officers.
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