Celebrating movie icons: Jodie Foster
As a kid, Foster appeared in both the Disney film Freaky Friday and as a child prostitute in Taxi Driver. She later won an Oscar for The Silence of the Lambs. Originally broadcast June 17, 2002.
When celebrities portray themselves
It’s practically a tradition for famous people to portray a really offbeat version of themselves in TV and movies. The latest season of Only Murders in the Building features Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria all playing fictional versions of themselves. So we thought it would be the perfect time to talk about about the many ways actors portray themselves on screen, and why it does and doesn’t work.
Celebrating movie icons: Michael Caine
Over the course of his decades-long career, Caine has appeared in well over 100 films, including Alfie, The Ipcress File and The Dark Knight Batman films. Originally broadcast in 1992.
Celebrating movie icons: Robert Duvall
Duvall has starred in epic movies and intimate dramas. In 1996, he reflected on playing the Corleone family lawyer in The Godfather films, and about delivering the most famous line in Apocalypse Now.
Cailee Spaeny stars in the new instalment of the ‘Alien’ movies
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks with the actor Cailee Spaeny, who stars in the new movie “Alien: Romulus.”
Carol Kane on her new movie ‘Between the Temples’
NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Carol Kane about her new movie, “Between the Temples.” Kane has acted in greats over the years, “Annie Hall,” “Taxi,” “The Princess Bride.”
Quietly transcendent ‘Close Your Eyes’ may be among the best films you see all year
Over the past 50 years or so, Spanish filmmaker Víctor Erice has directed just four features. His latest, about a filmmaker who revisits a past project, has the pull of a well-crafted detective story.
“The Squad” loses two members; plus, Colman Domingo shines in ‘SING SING’
As the dust settles on the DNC, host Brittany Luse takes a look at the challenges facing a group of progressive democrats commonly known as “The Squad.” Incumbent Reps. Cori Bush in Missouri and Jamaal Bowman in New York lost their seats this summer to…
Zoë Kravitz’s ‘Blink Twice’ is a very weird and ambitious big swing
In the new psychological thriller Blink Twice, Naomi Ackie plays a woman who is invited to the private island of a tech billionaire, played by Channing Tatum. He’s recently re-entered public life after a scandal and has gathered his friends for a long party. But as the party stretches on, it’s clear that something is seriously amiss. Blink Twice is the directorial debut of Zoë Kravitz, and the vibes are definitely pretty weird.
Lionsgate apologizes to Coppola for now-pulled ‘Megalopolis’ trailer
“We offer our sincere apologies to the critics involved and to Francis Ford Coppola and American Zoetrope for this inexcusable error,” a Lionsgate spokesperson said in a statement.
John Cena
Entering the studio with Jesse Thorn on the latest episode is John Cena. The wrestler turned actor talks about his path to the ring and Hollywood. John recently announced his imminent retirement from wrestling – he talked with us about that decision. Plus, John’s always wanted to learn how to play piano, and he’s thought of a way to make that happen. His latest project is an action comedy called Jackpot! in which he stars alongside Awkwafina. You can stream it now on Amazon Prime.
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