I'd also be remiss not to mention Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which is, of course, a jewel. It is beautiful, and kind, and delicious. Should they exist? Don Johnson? It's been forty years since the release of the classic horror film, Halloween. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom takes a bizarre but not unwelcome left turn. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, and Glen Weldon join comic book luminary (and Stephen's mother) Maggie Thompson for a show live at San Diego Comic-Con. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. But these kids are taking on these challenges in Northern Ireland in the 1990s. 8. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Superman, Tim Gunn, And Other Everyday Heroes. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson and Code Switch's Gene Demby talk about the new film Steve Jobs and portrayals of other real and fictional moguls. Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson remember writer-director-performer Mike Nichols, who died yesterday at the age of 83. Katie and Stephen share some of their favorite South by Southwest discoveries. Graeme Hunter/HBO hide caption. When the film's trailer first dropped last fall, Sonic's appearance the legs! Batman V Superman and Pop Culture Objects. We're breaking it all down: the winners, the speeches, the songs, why we're mad, and why we're glad. It's also the name of the new movie about him. 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Now, the series gets another reset with Evil Dead Rise complete with a new writer and director (Lee Cronin), a new cast (including Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland), and a truly extraordinary amount of blood. Along with special guest Barrie Hardymon, they talk about the first episode of the new season, and what does and doesn't work about the show overall. It ran on Cartoon Network for a couple of years. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham and Stephen Thompson are joined by All Things Considered host Audie Cornish to talk Twitter - the wonders and limitations of that 140 character limit. Then move on to the big topic of the week the things for which they were late to the table: The Shield, Futurama, The Godfather and much more. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. You won't want to miss a minute of the craziest, the wackiest, the goofiest game show on Netflix, because the Floor! It's one of the happiest episodes of dystopia I've ever seen, and it's the biggest departure from the game so far I think it's a really successful departure. And in the new movie The High Note, Tracee Ellis Ross plays the fictional legendary singer Grace Davis. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Sex Comedies And Marshmallow Peeps. The panels shares some of their favorite new music discoveries from this year's SXSW Music Festival. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes along with Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon plunge into the churning waters of stunt casting, strenuously defend their most indefensible positions including discussions of Twin Peaks, Weird Al Yankovic, and LOST and play a game requiring a thorough working knowledge of drinks made with Red Bull. Small Batch Special Announcement: Pop Culture Happy Hour LIVE at the Sixth & I. Stephen Thompson and Linda Holmes sit down for a quick programming update. There's this idea that video game adaptations are awful and can't be done. Comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani joins the gang for our live show recorded at the Regent Theater in Los Angeles. Then, Linda chats with Latino USA's Daisy Rosario about the Gilmore Girls reboot. Think 'Fraiser' versus 'Joey.' And she plays a good cop who is paired up with a bad lady cop from Scotland Yard. It was not. They'll talk about the ups and downs of nerd culture and sharing the things you love. Pop Culture Happy Hour: This Craziness With Vampires And Foreheads. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon talk about the new allegorical dystopian post-apocalyptic "hot mess" that is Elysium, discuss the high and low points from Linda's adventures at the Television Critics Association Press Tour. Brittany Luse, host at Gimlet and co-host of For Colored Nerds, joins NPR's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, and Glen Weldon for a chat about Hidden Figures, the new historical drama starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monae. Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping And Comedies About Music. Now he's back with a movie that's equally ambitious, and much more personal. Should they exist? But the film The Invisible Man suggests that the worst part might just be the fact that no one would believe you. In 1964, the original Mary Poppins made Julie Andrews a movie star and introduced a generation to Dick Van Dyke's regrettable Cockney accent. In this small batch edition of Pop Culture Happy Hour, Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson wrap up the The 87th Annual Academy Awards. In 2017, the #MeToo movement brought to light accusations of sexual abuse and misconduct against powerful people in entertainment. The show is about their labor, but also about a wide variety of stories about power, money, and a community's identity. Code Switch Co-Host Gene Demby joins the panel for a discussion of the nutty new HBO series The Young Pope, which stars Jude Law. The action of this animated sequel, which picks up where The Incredibles ended 14 years ago, is fresh and inventive, but the laughs aren't. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes and the PCHH gang gather after watching the first week of FOX's new singing competition show, The X Factor. Then they'll discuss Neal Shusterman's young adult novel Challenger Deep, which recently won a National Book Award. NPR Books editor Petra Mayer joins the panel for a preview of Free Comic Book Day. Then the gang has a lively debate about Easter candy and the value of Peeps.. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. WARNING: this podcast extra is meant for those who have seen the movie and/or read the novel, or for those who don't like to be surprised. I love it so much. Today, awards season leads us to a wide-reaching conversation on some very different movies. Also Mira Nair's work and how important they were in breaking boundaries for female directors, and female directors of color. On this week's Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham Stephen Thompson, and Glen Weldon discuss all things Video Music Awards. Huzzah! All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. This week, we'll drop in on the volatile suburban surroundings of HBO's Big Little Lies, and we'll consider Ryan Murphy's high-drama look at Hollywood legends in Feud. Then, they chat about the critically acclaimed indie Moonlight. That makes it a great time to catch up on a couple of surprisingly well-reviewed comedies. The Florida Project and Remembering Dolores O'Riordan. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon, and Petra Mayer offer a guide to Free Comic Book Day, an annual celebration of reading and exploring comics.Then they'll discuss pop culture rabbit holes, and how the Internet enables deep dives into their personal obsessions. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. Terrific! Then they'll dive into a summer movie preview, discussing the big ones, the less big ones, the ones we expect to love, the ones we kind of dread, and many, many sequels to come. Then a disccusion about dark young adult fiction and what's making us happy this week. Before Gillian Flynn wrote Gone Girl, she wrote Sharp Objects. Books for the Fall and Our Favorite Detectives. there's an HBO Max (I guess just MAX now?) If you like these suggestions, consider signing up for our newsletter to get recommendations every week. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. In this week's rather punchy edition of Pop Culture Happy Hour, Monkey See's Linda Holmes and the rest of the gang hit some highlights from my trip to California, play a quick Regrettable Television Pop Quiz, discuss Rob Corddry's new old show Childrens Hospital, have a surprisingly long discussion about donkey racing in Scandinavia, Wisconsin, and lots more. Guest: Hanna Rosin, Co-Host of Invisibilia. And then The Heroic Trio, which also features Maggie Cheung and Anita Mui. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Barrie Hardymon look back at the legacy of Parks and Recreation. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. The Regrettable Television Pop Quiz Returns! All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. I think it's one of the great stories in a video game. And that's what makes it compelling. Except, of course, for a spectacular fall. Teresa Xie is a reporter who specializes in media and culture writing. The Good Dinosaur, Pixar And Second Thoughts. Really Rich Culture And Things Made Just For Us. In fact, you can find so many that it's hard to keep track of them all. Stephen Colbert's Return And Great Talk-Show Guests. The Old Guard stars Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne as members of a squad of fighters who have been in the battle game for much, much too long. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson about the show's legacy and what lead to the show's demise. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon and All Thing Considered host Audie Cornish discuss John Oliver's new show Last Week Tonight, fake news and late night. Guests: Weekend Edition Editor Barrie Hardymon and Librarian Margaret Willison. Guest: NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans. In TV, Succession, Fleabag, and Chernobyl won multiple awards. Showrunner Damon Lindelof has set the show within a big, weird world that keeps getting bigger and weirder, even as it seeks to comment on some very contemporary, real-world issues. Before you check that one out, we wanted to revisit our conversation about the first film. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. (This episode originally aired on June 23, 2017. The Netflix series Unbelievable brings together a group of actresses including Kaitlyn Dever, Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, Dale Dickey and Danielle MacDonald. But wouldn't it be surprising if they did? (This episode originally aired on May 31, 2019.). Guest: Uproxx TV Critic Alan Sepinwall. 'Crazy Rich Asians' Is A Crazy Good Movie. Haddish plays Tanya, who fears her sister is being catfished in an online relationship. The show stars Rachel Bloom as Bunch, who created the show with Aline Brosh Mckenna. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. Then, the gang shares some of their picks for pop culture serotonin: music, movies, and comedy albums that will boost your mood. Plus, Minions opens this weekend, so the gang decides to talk about pop culture critters, including Ewoks, Gremlins, and and more. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. They'll discuss what they most want to see. At this year's Oscars. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and Trey Graham are joined by Matt Thompson to dicuss this summer's first huge blockbuster, the superhero battle royale, The Avengers. ), For Our 200th Episode, Quizzes And A Q&A This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, the second half of our live show from NPR Headquarters and our official 200th episode. First they'll discuss the film Dear White People. Joe, He-Man, Sagwa, South Park, Family Guy, Batman: The Animated Series, FOX, American Dad, Momofuku, Sheila E, Prince, Purple Rain, Gravity Falls, Serial, This American Life, Taylor Swift, Aphex Twin, David Rees. Take a look back at some of the movies that came out in 2000 and why we think they're still relevant today. Guest: writer Chris Klimek. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Superheroes, Fried Chickens And Sacred Cows. Ramy recently released its second season, and it's added Mahershala Ali to its cast. You know what? Seamless, Or Only Sew-Sew? Small Batch: The March Madness Of Friends On Opposite Sides. Jeopardy! But then he returned to it. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and producer Jess Gitner talk about conventions and festivals. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. On Sunday night, the Kansas City Chiefs came from behind to beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Oscar Nominations And Liking What's Popular. Copyright 2023 NPR. Now in its third and final season, Picard has brought the old Next Generation gang together for one last mission. Then they chat about voice acting, from cartoons to translation to video games. The show follows the manager of New York's Central Park, who tries to keep the park safe from trash overflows, a demanding public, and city politics. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Punching Bags And The A Cappella Smackdown. ), Arcades, Nose Putty, And Lisbeth Salander's Parents. Stephen Thompson and our pals at NPR Music road-test the songs the songs of the summer. Then they'll talk about the comedy-drama series Louie, and the cult of Louis C.K. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. The Pokmon universe has brought the world television cartoons, trading cards, video games, plush toys, the mobile-game sensation Pokemon GO, and a string of animated movies. Our 2020 Pop Culture Resolutions and Predictions. In it, a thousand Texas high-school boys form political parties, nominate candidates, and hold elections to form a government. His album Physical Whisper is available now. Then, from recliners to 30mm to Smell-O-Vision, it's an examination of the ever-changing movie theater experience. He goes rogue to protect the most memeable thing to hit the Star Wars universe since Han shot first. Guest: Mallory Ortberg. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and Trey Graham consider the Halloween television that they enjoy (and don't), from The Simpsons and the Great Pumpkin to the Addams Family, Frasier, Freaks and Geeks and more. How do settings affect the culture we enjoy? Terry Gross has hosted Fresh Air since 1975. (This episode originally aired on June 7, 2016. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Talking 'Thor,' Summer Movies, And Losing 'Idol'. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. Code Switch's Kat Chow joins the panel as they say goodbye to 2016 by revisiting their resolutions and predictions from last year and making new ones for 2017. What films were loved? Takashi Seida/A24 Films Plus, what's making us happy this week. Ready Player One and What's Making Us Happy. How does a franchise with a long history satisfy both die-hard fans and those that are just jumping on board? Plus, What's Making Us Happy this week. (To be more specific, Thompson had the idea, which took seconds, while Boilen created the series, which took years. West wrote the 2016 book of the same name that forms the backbone of the show. Guests: Gene Demby (NPR's Code Switch) and Aisha Harris (Slate). Director Ava DuVernay's adaptation of the classic Madeleine L'Engle novel is devoid of cynicism, filled with beautiful images and deeply moving. NPR's Linda Holmes and the rest of the gang discuss the animation, the characters, the voice acting, and even the 3D versus 2D versions. Are you a Boggle person or a Scrabble person? They'll discuss the podcasts created to discuss Serial and why listeners are picking apart episodes as if it's True Detective. Then, it's time for a quiz all about disguises. Blockers and Game Night: Playing Catch-Up On Comedies We Missed. Scavenger Rey, her friends Finn and Poe, and the mysterious Kylo Ren are all back for one last lap, and so are brief glimpses of many faces from movies past. Also, a gift guide and a little more guidance on this weekend's live event at NPR headquarters. And then his ex-wife pops up from time to time and is really angry with him. Nothing fascinates the world like a meteoric rise. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. It really took me back to being a teenager and wondering, like, would I ever get to do what I want to do? Starring Merritt Wever and Domhnall Gleeson, Run is part romantic comedy, part thriller, and part road trip. Then the gang share some examples of pop culture in which their first impression was completely wrong. They'll discuss San Diego Comic Con, SXSW, film festivals and what's gained and lost by going big. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Glen Weldon and Chris Klimek discuss the latest attempt to turn the Marvel Comics super-team into a blockbuster film franchise. Today, we take a break from TV and movies to talk about some of our favorite books we've read and what books we're most looking forward to this fall. And now, they've made their first project for Netflix. Then, the panel discusses the romantic musical La La Land, which stars Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. Then, Mallory Ortberg (Slate's Dear Prudence) answers some pop culture advice questions. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Step Right Up For The Oscar Spectacular! Then a roundtable on what books the gang is reading right now. First, All Things Considered host Audie Cornish helps us figure out when to quit a television show and when to stick it out to the bitter end. If you've noticed your friends have been a little more "tidy" than usual, or your thrift store a bit better stocked, it might be because of Netflix. Stephen Thompson is a writer, editor and reviewer for NPR Music, where he speaks into any microphone that will have him and appears as a frequent panelist on All Songs Considered. From The Artist and Tree of Life to Midnight In Paris and The Help, everyone talks about their favorites, their least favorites and what films they expect to win. Broker episode of Hell Gate podcast We bring you two Halloween-themed segments from our west coast tour: Mallory Ortberg (Dear Prudence, The Toast.) April 27, 2023 In the extremely divisive film Beau Is Afraid, Joaquin Phoenix stars as a schlubby, anxiety-ridden man whose existence is an extended nightmare of guilt, shame, dread and paranoia. It's time to say goodbye to a story that began in 1977 with a movie then known as Star Wars. Books To Make Your Isolation Feel A Little Less Lonely. Lily Sullivan in Evil Dead Rise. We're diving into the Oscar-nominated documentaries and foreign language films. Sarah Weinman wrote a very good piece last weekend about truth and true crime, and even if these seem like well-covered topics, give it a read she's one of the genre's real experts and enthusiasts. Solo: A Star Wars Story and What's Making Us Happy. This year's were very predictable, with big wins for The Shape Of Water, all the actors who were expected to win all along, and Jordan Peele.