April 15, 2023 The first half of Season 3 hasn't been nearly as rich as earlier seasons. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. We close the show with NPR Books Editor Petra Mayer's conversation with writer and comics legend Alan Moore. hide caption. Or at least a conversation about one. Focus, Other Con Artist Movies, And What Happened To Rock Music. Everyone needs inspiration. They'll discuss the show's comforting structure, the enduring charm of Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum, and how the contestants can earn their sick burn cards. Apatow's movies often involve a protagonist who faces some sort of need to grow up, and The King Of Staten Island may feature the biggest reclamation project yet: Davidson's character barely functions as an adult, and through much of the film, we see a manchild with a lot of growing up to do. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Pop Culture Happy Hour: Our Very First Crushes, Albums, And Too-Adult Books. Competitive cheerleading is on a pop culture roll. Kayla Day, played by Elsie Fisher, is a middle-schooler who gives pep talks on YouTube and yearns for friends she can talk to. The jokes were there, talking about the script. (This episode originally aired on May 31, 2019.). Elizabeth Holmes And Theranos In Pop Culture. I think it's pretty obvious why it's bringing me joy, because obviously it's Michelle Yeoh kicking ass. Almost three weeks ago, as isolation at home tightened its grip on many of us, Netflix released the documentary series Tiger King. All that plus, What's Making Us Happy this week, including new movies 'Silver Linings Playbook' and 'Anna Karenina. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Grease: Live, and Musicals On TV. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See blogger Linda Holmes talks with Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon about pop culture finales from television shows like Six Feet Under, Community, M.A.S.H., Buffy the Vampire Slayer and LOST to books like Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and comics like Calvin And Hobbes, Sandman and Y: The Last Man. They'll chat about the film and why collaborations between Melissa McCarthy and Paul Feig work so well. I feel like I don't do a good enough job educating myself on tenant rights and why things are the way they are. Like what is it like to get addicted to drugs, or sleep with a celebrity, or experience road rage? In 2008, he and Bob Boilen created the NPR Music video series Tiny Desk Concerts, in which musicians perform at Boilen's desk. On this week's show, NPR's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon have a loosely structured discussion around fall television's premiere week. Guest: Code Switch's Gene Demby. Then a recap of videogames including a fighting game that have everyone out for bloodlust. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon talk about 'Looper,' the new film starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis. Jane The Virgin, The Boy Next Door, And Erotic Thrillers, This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Barrie Hardymon discuss Jane The Virgin. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and Bob Mondello bid a fond farewell to a good friend, discuss the upcoming Fargo spin-off on FX and talk a bit about The Simpsons, Looney Tunes and other pop culture that references earlier pop culture. Stephen King's novel the shining was about a haunted hotel and a boy named Danny Torrance with psychic powers. But was it a high scoring game? And now, inevitably, she's the subject of a podcast. Once upon a time, a man named John Wick retired from his successful career as an assassin. 'Parasite' Is A Genre-Bending Look At Capitalism. Sam Sanders of NPR's Politics Podcast joins the panel for a roundup of their favorite movies, songs, TV shows, and writing of the year. So today, we're discussing and revealing with abandon. Small Batch: MTV's Video Music Awards 2016. hide caption. 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. Pop Culture Happy Hour : NPR Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult star in Renfield. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes joins Trey Graham, Glen Weldon and Stephen Thompson for a long discussion about the Golden Globes, including Ricky Gervais' hosting duties. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. Batman V Superman and Pop Culture Objects. Then they'll use the premiere of 50 Shades of Grey as an excuse to talk about the importance of on-screen chemistry. Then we delve into new territory with "Tomorrow's Rediscoveries," in which we consider what pop culture figure who's either currently out of fashion or currently not taken seriously might have an opportunity to rise from the ashes. His fame makes them feel overshadowed in some of the ways you might expect. She shoved her law degree in the back of the closet, gave its living room space to DVD sets of The Wire, and never looked back. But 25 years later, it's still popular in endless reruns and on Netflix. Plus, we talk to him about a very difficult time in his life and working through the trauma of racial profiling. You learn about the history of broker fees, and why they exist. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon, and Audie Cornish talk about the new Steven Spielberg film Bridge of Spies. I have recently watched the really goofy movie Yes, Madam, in which she has this, like, short '80s power lady haircut. DeSantis' appointed board approves a lawsuit against Disney, South Florida professor allegedly fired over racial justice unit files civil rights complaint, Gas prices across Florida are on the decline and could get even lower, Florida LGBTQ+ lawmaker tells the GOP: 'Im literally trying to exist', 7 bodies have been found during a search for missing Oklahoma teens, A German woman returned the kindness shown to her husband by helping a stranded teen, Thousands fleeing violence in Sudan are crossing the Red Sea to Saudi Arabia, Here are all the best looks from the Met Gala 2023, Adrienne Kennedy akennedy@wlrn.org (305)-995-2256, FRIENDS OF WLRN, INC. AS MEDIA MANAGER OF WLRN PUBLIC MEDIA. Critics Linda Holmes, Bob Mondello, Tasha Robinson, and Bilal Quershi share some of the best, buzziest and otherwise noteworthy films coming to theaters. From 'Mork and Mindy' to 'Modern Family,' they'll cite examples of fully fleshed out characters, as well as women relegated as props to their on-screen husbands. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon are joined by NPR Code Switch's Kat Chow to talk about the new film Divergent. Then a look at videogames past and present. It's a very, very special Pop Culture Happy hour, and we're not just saying that. There are plenty of binge recommendations out there if you find yourself with a lot of free time in isolation. Plus, Minions opens this weekend, so the gang decides to talk about pop culture critters, including Ewoks, Gremlins, and and more. Marriage Story also stars Laura Dern and Ray Liotta as aggressive divorce lawyers and Alan Alda as a gentler hand who tries to give less combative representation. Outside of NPR, her work can be found in Pitchfork, Vox, Teen Vogue, Bloomberg, Stereogum and other outlets. As the show progresses, you have to kind of watch in order, because there's threads that move along. It's a Halloween Spooktacular! As someone who watches The Bachelor, except for this season, I did not like their choice for the bachelor. Nine films later, this branch of the saga concludes with Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker. Also, Linda concocts a quiz on holiday television. Then a Weird Summer TV Quiz. He will not not do something no matter what it is. They'll talk about the nine best picture nominations--will Birdman, Boyhood, or another film take home an Academy Award for best picture? This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Margaret H. Willison discuss the new Netflix superhero series Daredevil. In 2017, the #MeToo movement brought to light accusations of sexual abuse and misconduct against powerful people in entertainment. And basically the setup is, it's like a mockumentary style. Then, they discuss when the lines get blurred between comedy and drama. 'The Lego Movie 2': Once More Unto The Brick. Then a talk about pop-culture dads from Death Of A Salesman to the Simpsons to Roseanne. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. hide caption. Guest: Librarian Margaret H. Willison. Keri Russell in the Netflix series The Diplomat. (Photo/photo by reporter Yang Huiqi) Reporter Yang Huiqi / Taipei Report Jordane Saget, an artist from Paris, France, who is famous for creating large-scale urban totem art, will hold a 5-hour large-scale outdoor art creation performance in front of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall In the film Midsommar, writer-director Ari Aster follows up his cult horror hit Hereditary with a film about a literal cult. Candy corn, yay or nay? He gets divorced because one of the prompts is what is it like to get divorced? It's our second annual songs of summer spectacular! American Vandal and What's Making Us Happy. It's a cooking show of young immigrants, and it is just so wonderful. Gone Girl and Things We've Learned From Pop Culture. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. A woman sitting in her car gets a text message. Plus, what's making us happy this week. On this week's Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and Trey Graham talk about what they do and don't like in memoirs, and then explore the most suitable of Thanksgiving topics: what goes well with a pop culture turkey. Then, it's time for another round of the regrettable television pop quiz. Guest: NPR Weekend Edition books editor, Barrie Hardymon. Guest: Writer Meryl Williams. Small Batch: Frank Sinatra With Sonari Glinton. Morning Edition Host David Greene talks with singer and actor Justin Timberlake about how it feels to be an Oscar nominee, his boy band past, and progress on his upcoming album. I've been re-watching Review, the great TV series that aired on Comedy Central. But it's still a major Oscar contender a war epic that's grand in scope, with generational scars that run deep. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. by Linda Holmes. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. In Which We Make New Resolutions And Face Old Ones. Within the last couple weeks we've had a couple of really fantastic records by singer songwriters making soothing, thoughtful, really interesting and compelling and beautiful music that seems very soft on the surface, but digs deep the closer you listen. April 16, 2023 The fallout from last week's earth-shaking episode begins, as Logan Roy's friends and relations (and lackeys) gather at his home. Its hero is an Indian-American girl named Devi. Pop Culture Happy Hour: It's That Time Of Year, So Get Ready For Bells. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Then they'll talk about pop culture pariahs: the bands that get no respect, movies that are shorthand for things that aren't cool, and even the selfie stick. Guest: NPR Music's Daoud Tyler-Ameen. Glen Weldon talks to author Philip Pullman about his return to the world of Lyra Belacqua, who we first met in The Golden Compass. Movie Roundup: The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, And Mother! Guest: NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans. Copyright 2023 NPR. It's about a whole lot of things, and it's funny, and it's insightful. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and TED Radio Hour host and PCHH-newbie Guy Raz briefly discuss Big Hero 6 before diving into a lively conversation about other kids' movies. They'll talk about the Veronica Mars movie which raised more than 3 million dollars on Kickstarter and they'll weigh the pros and cons of a patronage model. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon talk about upcoming summer films. Like what is it like to get addicted to drugs, or sleep with a celebrity, or experience road rage? In light of President Obama appearing on Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis, how is authenticity used and why does it matter? I am not ashamed to say that Jonathan Rhys Meyers in this movie is an incredibly beautiful man, and I will take a love interest if he looks like that. Robert DeNiro plays a hit man, Joe Pesci is his boss, Al Pacino is Jimmy Hoffa, and that's before you even get to Harvey Keitel, Bobby Cannavale, Ray Romano and others. When Gossip Invades Art, Plus People We're Pulling For. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon talk about Breaking Bad, and without spoilers compare it to past antihero-laden series like The Wire and The Sopranos. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson chat about the CBS reality show The Briefcase--a series they both really, really hated. Parisa Taghizadeh/Focus Features **Pop Culture Happy Hour's 200th Episode - Live Recording! This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and guest Barrie Hardymon talk about the fall TV season. Plus, NPR Books Editor Petra Mayer talks to Neil Gaiman about his new book Norse Mythology. It was one of the last games I did play and I remember just being really moved by the story. there's an HBO Max (I guess just MAX now?) We chat about The Good Doctor, ABC's hit medical drama in which Freddie Highmore plays a surgical resident with autism and savant syndrome. by Linda Holmes. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. NPR's Teresa Xie adapted the Pop Culture Happy Hour segment "What's Making Us Happy" into a digital page. Guest: Hanna Rosin, Co-Host of Invisibilia. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, the PCHH gang descends into madness in host Linda Holmes' absence. April 21, 2023 Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. Now, she's back in Birds of Prey. Guests: All Things Considered host Audie Cornish, NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans, and NPR Music's Sidney Madden. Please consider making a gift today to support this vital public service. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. We decided OK, so we're doing this. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon, and Chris Klimek talk about Guardians of the Galaxy. Plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Lupita Nyong'o, Cameron Esposito & Rhea Butcher, and the Best of TV. ), 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood': Tarantino's Fairy Tale Turns Grim. Michelle Williams stars in Kelly Reichardt's latest film Showing Up. Guests: film and theater critic Chris Klimek and Brittany Luse, co-host of The Nod. Guest: Audie Cornish. All that plus What's Making Us Happy. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Grammys And Culture To Improve Your Worst Days. A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood is directed by Marielle Heller, who most recently made the Melissa McCarthy film Can You Ever Forgive Me? This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes joins Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon to touch on the Super Bowl, Madonna, Watchmen, Scarlett O'Hara, and well, just about everything. Favorites include former Star Trek star Wil Wheaton and writer Quinn Cummings. 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. The Masked Singer isn't your everyday singing competition. Revisiting 'To All The Boys I've Loved Before', In 2018, Netflix had a big hit with its adaptation of Jenny Han's YA novel To All The Boys I've Loved Before, a high-school rom-com with a big heart. Plus a discussion of IFC's Portlandia and another round of What's Making Us Happy This Week including Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man, Banksy doc Exit Through The Gift Shop, The Good Wife and Newsies! This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson and Chris Klimek discuss the fun astronaut flick The Martian. Also recommended: Josh Gondelman has a list out of the 12 Most Boston Celebrities, Ranked By Boston-ness. The "surprising" success of the raunch-com Girls Trip didn't particularly surprise us; we talk about precisely where this "out-of-nowhere" hit came from. Cerritos. In One Year, Out the Other: Resolutions And Predictions for 2015. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes is still away covering the Television Critics Association gathering in Los Angeles, but she still manages to drop by via Skype to talk about some of the best shows, worst shows she's seen and share some wackadoo stories. Also we remember chef and television host Anthony Bourdain, who died last week. He has a co-host named A.J. Last summer, Beyonc released an album called The Lion King: The Gift. ), The gang takes a look at Amy Sherman-Palladino's award-winning comedy, starring Rachel Brosnahan as a '50s housewife-turned-comedian. April 25, 2023 The new Netflix comedy special focuses almost entirely on stories about a guy who acts like a foolish, self-destructive doofus: John Mulaney as he entered rehab. Guests: Audie Cornish and Guy Branum. Then it's time for the annual fall television poll--the gang will pick new show they think will survive cancellation. Then a look at the best television guest stars, who should be caset and who we want to see again. Broker episode of Hell Gate podcast Then, Things Making Us Happy. Then they'll discuss pieces of culture that got better as they went along. 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. Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson chat about Super 50, including the game itself, Beyonc stealing the halftime show, and some memorable commercials. Writer Danielle Henderson joins the gang for a discussion of the HBO comedy Silicon Valley. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes and Glen Weldon are joined by Tanya Ballard Brown and Code Switch's Gene Demby to talk about Fox's hip-hop drama Empire. David M. Russell/HBO This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon talk about why we watch sports. They'll discuss the changing perception of nerds and their rising cool factor. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and Audie Cornish talk about the new action comedy Spy. Good question. Linda sights Marlon Brando in Guys and Dolls as a prime example--he may embody Sky Masterson, but unfortunately he can't sing. But it also has a lot to do with sexism more generally and what was happening with actors and actresses. From the new 22 Jump Street to classics like Lethal Weapon and the Odd Couple, they'll discuss the different buddy dynamics and if the buddy movie is a dying genre. Time Travel And The Right Way To Be Pushy. Anniversaries And Kids Entertainment That Stands The Test Of Time. Dana Hawley/Lionsgate This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon are joined by NPR Code Switch's Gene Demby. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson and Chris Klimek discuss new Quentin Tarantino film The Hateful Eight. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Penguin Random House Then, they shift the spotlight to the stage to talk about the Tony Awards with critics Trey Graham and Chris Klimek. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Linda Holmes talks with romance blogger Sarah Wendell about romance fans, romance novels, and some of her top recommendations for fans and new visitors alike. Plus, what's making us happy this week. She texts back the same thing: "RUN." I had a great time watching The Flop House cover Battlefield Earth in a stream of a recent live show. Toni Collette? And now, he's up against a building. Pop Culture Resolutions and Predictions, Plus What's Making Us Happy. I am not ashamed to say that Jonathan Rhys Meyers in this movie is an incredibly beautiful man, and I will take a love interest if he looks like that. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. They'll also share their favorite film of the year. Think 'Fraiser' versus 'Joey.' This week, we'll get very unsettled by the very successful film, Get Out, and we'll catch up with the intrigue of The Americans as it returns for its fifth season. Then they'll discuss Catastrophe, a relationship comedy that is now streaming on Amazon. Plus, what's making us happy this week. The dancers are acrobatic, artistic and independent. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes and the gang talk about the new James Franco film '127 Hours' and what might and might not keep us from seeing it. it was sort of like the male version of Bend It Like Beckham. The Rolling Stones? It is beautiful, and kind, and delicious. And it bummed me out because, again, it was hitting the pleasure center part of my brain. I was surprised that it did. All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro talks with Sam Esmail, the creator of Mr.
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