Upcoming movies to look forward to this summer
A selective preview of the would-be blockbusters, thrillers, comedies and thought-provokers Hollywood has in store for hot weather.
The lesson Chris Pine learned after his new film was ‘obliterated’ by critics
Today, we are bringing you an episode of a new NPR podcast hosted by our pal Rachel Martin. It’s called Wild Card, and it’s a new interview show where the game controls the conversation. Each week, the guest chooses questions at random — about the memories, insights, and beliefs that have shaped their lives. This episode is an interview with the actor Pop Culture Happy Hour listeners voted as their favorite Chris — Chris Pine.
Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ trial to go ahead after judge denies motion to dismiss charge
The actor is scheduled to go on trial in July for involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
‘Mad Max’ director George Miller says the audience tells you ‘what your film is’
Miller directed the first Mad Max in 1979, as well as Mad Max: Fury Road in 2014 and the new prequel Furiosa. In 2016, he revealed that he was never sure how his movies would hold up over time.
Morgan Spurlock, documentary filmmaker of ‘Super Size Me’, dies at 53
In his inventive 2004 documentary about the fast food industry, Spurlock consumed only McDonald’s fast food for a month. He died Thursday from complications of cancer.
‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ goes full throttle
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is packed with bone-crunching practical stunts and lots of gnarly, diesel-powered chase scenes. It also shows a commitment to worldbuilding that grapples with themes of feminism, environmentalism, and humanity. Directed by Georg…
The Real Housewife-ification of Congress; And, 25 years of being pilled by The Matrix
Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett exchanged heated words on the House floor. Greene commented on Crockett’s eyelashes, and Crockett referred to Greene’s body as “butch.” We dive into the history of these two attacks, and look at what history the two representatives were pulling from — from misogynoir to transphobia. And what does this about what we want from our politicians?
Then, ‘The Matrix’ came out 25 years ago, and became an instant classic. It’s a powerful story for both trans people and incels who “took the red pill.” What makes the movie’s core metaphor so widely appealing (and widely applicable)?
Furiosa’s ‘Mad Max’ origin story is packed with explosives and extremes
In this prequel to Mad Mad: Fury Road, Furiosa comes fully into her own as an action hero, hurling dynamite one minute and climbing up on top of the truck to fend off an attacker the next.
Does ‘The Sympathizer’ worthily adapt its acclaimed book?
It’s rare to find a series with such an impeccable pedigree as HBO’s The Sympathizer. It’s based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, co-created by auteur director Park Chan-wook, and features Robert Downey, Jr. in four supporting roles. Set during and a…
Does ‘IF’ capture the magic of its Pixar inspiration?
In the new movie IF, a 12-year-old girl (Cailey Fleming) discovers she can see other people’s imaginary friends. It stars Ryan Reynolds, and directed by John Krasinski. It mixes the real world and animation, but does it capture the heart of the Pixar movies that inspired it?
First-time director Chris Pine draws a Wild Card and answers a big question
Actor and first-time director Chris Pine joins NPR’s Rachel Martin to draw a card from the Wild Card deck.
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