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A Beijing restaurant critic arrives at a crossroads in this absorbing family drama

A middle-aged protagonist struggles with his own sense of impermanence — and the return of his long-absent father. The Shadowless Tower is a subtle film that draws you in at every step.

‘Problemista’ speaks softly but carries big laughs

In the very funny and gently surreal new film Problemista, Julio Torres plays Alejandro, a young man from El Salvador scraping by in New York City as he pursues his dreams. But those dreams – and his immigration status – become imperiled. He must turn …

Review: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’

How does Kung Fu Panda 4 stack up against its predecessors in the popular animated movie franchise? Stephen Thompson from NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour brings a group together to review the new film.

David Dastmalchian’s new film is set in 1970’s late-night TV with a supernatural twist

NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks with actor David Dastmalchian about his starring role as a 1970’s late night host in the new movie “Late Night with the Devil.”

Exploring the life of Frida Kahlo in her own words

A new documentary about the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo uses her own words to weave its story – drawing on her letters, diaries and interviews.

‘Restless Dreams’ documentary retraces Paul Simon’s past, and captures his present

An unexpectedly thought-provoking two-part documentary looks back at Simon’s lengthy career, including his Simon & Garfunkel days, and also chronicles his process of recording his latest album.

‘The American Society of Magical Negroes’: You don’t wanna join this club

The film is convinced Black people on screen and in real life are, by and large, contending with the same stereotypes and barriers that we were 20 years ago.

Pierce Brosnan is fined for leaving trail in Yellowstone National Park thermal area

The James Bond actor pleaded guilty to stepping off a trail in a thermal area during a visit to Yellowstone. He was fined $500 and ordered to donate $1,000 to a nonprofit that supports the park.

Composer Joe Wong brings his cinematic flair to ‘Mere Survival’

The film and TV composer talks about his second solo album, plus scoring hit shows like The Midnight Gospel.

Documentary revisits Iraqi national soccer team’s victory in the 2007 Asian Cup

NPR’s Leila Fadel talks to Lucian Read, director of Lions of Mesopotamia, about the Iraqi national soccer team’s unlikely Asian Cup victory in 2007. The win came at the height of Iraq’s civil war.

Jennifer Lopez’s love affair with love

It’s basically spring – which means wedding season is starting to rev up. And no one does weddings quite like Jennifer Lopez – both on-screen and off. Host Brittany Luse revisits her conversation with New York Magazine features writer Rachel Handler to…

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