What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Fifth Season, Bad Sisters, and more.
Movies
'Honk for Jesus' is an uneven but entertaining saga about scandal and redemption
Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall play a Southern Baptist pastor and his wife trying to redeem their legacy in the wake of a public scandal in Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.
Does controversy sell movie tickets? The cast of 'Don't Worry Darling' might find out
The premiere of the film Don't Worry Darling at the Venice Film Festival has created new memes and much-debated moments — none of which involve what actually happens onscreen.
You'll want these five films on your list for fall
After a two-year dry spell, Hollywood's summer blockbusters finally busted some blocks this year. Now, the question is how to keep that momentum going.
Why Brendan Fraser's Hollywood comeback story is both warming hearts and raising ire
Brendan Fraser returns to the big screen in The Whale, a new Darren Aronofsky film about a reclusive English teacher as he struggles with his health and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter.
Looking ahead to some of the most anticipated films of the fall
After a two year dry spell, Hollywood's summer blockbusters finally busted some blocks this year. Now, the question is how to keep that momentum going.
Brendan Fraser sheds tears for a standing ovation at the premiere of his comeback role
Fraser took a step away from acting after a series of personal struggles. In his latest role, he stars as an English teacher who is trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Horror in the High Desert, Emily the Criminal, and more.
'Honk For Jesus Save Your Soul' Is a Celebration of Worship And Satire of Religion
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Honk For Jesus Save Your Soul director Adamma Ebo and producer Adanne Ebo about their new movie — which looks at the attempted comeback of a disgraced megachurch pastor.
What National Cinema Day says about the state of the film industry
More than 3,000 theaters will be charging just $3 admission on Saturday to promote moviegoing. What does that say about the state of the film industry?