Differences within members of striking groups are complicating the Hollywood strikes
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks to reporter Matt Belloni of the publication Puck about the Hollywood strikes and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers – whose members don’t always agree.
He’s a singer, a cop and the inspiration for a Netflix film about albinism in Africa
“Can You See Us?” is the story of a boy growing up with albinism in Zambia. His father spurns him, his peers attack him. It’s based on the life of John Chiti, who spoke to NPR about his experiences.
Godzilla is coming back! Here’s how the monster became a symbol for real life crises
NPR’s Nathan Rott speaks with William Tsutsui about Godzilla Minus One, the latest entry into one of the most iconic movie monster franchises.
How other Hollywood workers are being affected by the writers’ and actors’ strikes
Much of Hollywood has been brought to a standstill by strikes. NPR’s Scott Simon talks with boom operator Bryan Mendoza and location scout Doug Dresser.
What’s Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening
Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what’s bringing them joy. This week: the Made in Heaven series, the movies Married by Mistake and Gran Turismo and the 50 MPH podcast.
‘Barbie’ music producer Mark Ronson opens up about the film’s ‘bespoke’ sound
Ronson spent a year creating Barbie‘s music, with the help of artists like Nicki Minaj, Sam Smith and Billie Eilish. “Everyone ran with it and did something different,” he says.
SAG-AFTRA leader Fran Drescher has some choice words for Hollywood studio heads
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with actress Fran Drescher, the president of SAG-AFTRA, about the Hollywood strikes. Writers have been on strike since May and actors since July.
What studio executives are saying about the strike
As writers and actors continue to picket in Hollywood, here’s what studio executives are saying about the strike — and a look at how long the studios may last without writers and actors.
Franne Lee, who designed costumes for ‘SNL’ and ‘Sweeney Todd,’ dies at 81
From SNL’s Coneheads to Killer Bees, Broadway’s Sweeney Todd and Candide, we remember Tony Award-winning costume designer Franne Lee who died on Aug. 27.
As the Hollywood strikes stretch on, strikers find creative ways to make ends meet
The double strikes by screenwriters and actors against major Hollywood studios have been going on for months, with no end in sight. How are strikers able to get by financially?
Some of the movies Hollywood has in store this fall
Even in a season strained by writers’ and actors’ strikes, Hollywood has a lot on its schedule before Thanksgiving.
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