In ‘Queer,’ Daniel Craig is outstanding as a fictionalized William S. Burroughs
In this adaptation of Burroughs’ autobiographical novel, Craig plays an American who falls hard for a younger man in 1950s Mexico City. It’s a singular performance, but also a deeply human one.
Amy Adams discovers her inner canine in ‘Nightbitch’
The new movie Nightbitch stars Amy Adams as an exhausted stay-at-home mom to a toddler. Missing her career and frustrated by her inattentive husband (Scoot McNairy), her woes begin to manifest in a bizarre way: She transforms into a dog at night. She e…
New thriller, starring Jude Law, tells the story of 1980s white supremacist militia
NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with actor Jude Law and screenwriter Zach Baylin about turning the true story of a white supremacist group into the film “The Order.”
Our 2024 Holiday Movie Guide
It’s holiday movie season, and there are so many new movies to choose from. So where do you start? We’ve got you covered. This year we’ve got the return of Lindsay Lohan, a shirtless Chad Michael Murray, and a cameo from Travis Kelce’s mom. We discuss: Our Little Secret, Meet Me Next Christmas, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, and The Merry Gentleman.
Check out Linda’s full holiday movie guide here.
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Breaking down the ‘historic’ box office records this Thanksgiving weekend
Hollywood set an all time record over the Thanksgiving holidays. But does that actually mean anything? Movie critic Bob Mondello says it’s wise to take the numbers with a grain of salt.
How do you make a film about Afghan women protesters without being in Afghanistan?
Getting footage from the ground was a challenge for the director of Bread & Roses. The documentary, which profiles three women who engage in protests, is now streaming on Apple TV+.
Daniel Craig gets Oscar buzz for his new film ‘Queer’ based on Burroughs’ novella
The William S. Burroughs novella “Queer” has been transformed for the big screen. Daniel Craig plays a swaggering-yet-desperate expatriate living in Mexico City who longs for a younger man.
Three Great Movies Under 90 Minutes
What do you do when you need a good movie, but you don’t have much time? The answer is that you find a short one. In this encore episode, we recommend three films that deliver a lot of punch without taking up your whole day. Follow Pop Culture Happy Ho…
It wasn’t easy being green for the actress who originally played the Wicked Witch
Long before the new movie “Wicked” made a sympathetic character of the Wicked Witch of the West, she was played by actress Margaret Hamilton in the classic film, The Wizard of Oz. But it was not easy being green. (This story first aired on All Things C…
Sure, the Chiefs’ Hallmark movie is a rom-com. It’s also a love letter to sports fans
Hallmark’s partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs seems perfectly timed to capitalize on Taylor Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce. But the story of a family’s devotion to a sports team is something many fans can relate to.
Pharrell wanted to tell his story through Legos — here’s why
The animated film Piece By Piece traces Pharrell’s early life in Virginia Beach and follows his trajectory to a Grammy-winning songwriter, performer and producer. Originally broadcast Oct. 8, 2024.
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