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Aasif Mandvi as Ben Shakir, Mike Colter as David Acosta, and Katja Herbers as Kristen Bouchard in <em>Evil</em>

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  • Pop Culture

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: Devil in a Blue Dress, Evil, and more.

August 05, 2022
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By:
  • Glen Weldon,
  • Chris Klimek,
  • and 3 more
Morpheus (Tom Sturridge) blows you a kiss in <em>The Sandman</em>.

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  • TV Reviews

For fans and non-fans alike, Netflix's 'The Sandman' is a dream come true

To the many fans of Neil Gaiman's comic book series: Relax. The new Netflix show nails it.

August 05, 2022
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By:
  • Glen Weldon
Cristin Milioti and William Jackson Harper play Emma and Noah in the new <em></em>Peacock series.

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  • TV Reviews

The characters in 'The Resort' make a visit worth your while

Cristin Milioti and William Jackson Harper star as Emma and Noah, a couple who try to solve two mysterious disappearances while also figuring out how to rescue their own relationship.

July 30, 2022
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By:
  • Linda Holmes
Screenshot from gameplay of Stray.

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  • Pop Culture

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: Stray, Joni Mitchell, and more.

July 29, 2022
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By:
  • Aisha Harris,
  • Andrew Limbong,
  • and 3 more
(L to R) Michael (Neil Patrick Harris) and pal Suzanne (Tisha Campbell) schmooze a prospective client.

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  • TV Reviews

In 'Uncoupled,' Neil Patrick Harris gets dumped, but Carries on

After his 17-year relationship ends, a gay NYC real estate agent (Neil Patrick Harris) leans on friends as he navigates hookup culture in this breezy Netflix comedy reminiscent of Sex and the City.

July 29, 2022
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By:
  • Glen Weldon
You know who would support you in your efforts to catch up however you can? This guy, Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) — the former Jimmy McGill — of <em>Better Call Saul</em>.

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  • Television

Catching up with 'Better Call Saul' like a con artist would

There's no law against a couple of shortcuts when you're catching up on a beloved TV show. And even if you were, Better Call Saul's Jimmy McGill would tell you to take them anyway.

July 22, 2022
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By:
  • Linda Holmes
GPB News NPR

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  • Pop Culture

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: Hurricane Season, A Strange Loop, and more.

July 22, 2022
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By:
  • Linda Holmes,
  • Aisha Harris,
  • and 3 more
Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, and Brandon Perea in <em>Nope.</em>

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  • Movies

Jordan Peele subverts expectations (again) with 'Nope'

If you think you know what to expect with Nope based on the previews, you're wrong.

July 21, 2022
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By:
  • Aisha Harris
Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion) in <em>Rap Sh!t</em>.

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  • TV Reviews

In 'Rap Sh!t,' women in rap strive and thrive

A new comedy series created by Issa Rae taps into the complexities of being an aspiring female rapper in the age of social media.

July 21, 2022
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By:
  • Aisha Harris
Beanie Feldstein was initially cast as Fanny Brice in Broadway's <em>Funny Girl </em>revival<em>. </em>Now Lea Michele is taking her spot. But neither of them are Barbra Streisand, who played Brice in the original production.

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  • Theater

After Beanie Feldstein's departure, can Lea Michele really save 'Funny Girl'?

Beanie Feldstein's departure from the role of Fanny Brice has caused waves on Broadway. But she wasn't the only source of Funny Girl's problems.

July 16, 2022
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By:
  • Linda Holmes
Robert Bailey Jr. as Will Tyler in <em>For All Mankind</em> on Apple TV .

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  • Pop Culture

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: For All Mankind, The Witcher, the BeReal app, and more.

July 15, 2022
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By:
  • Stephen Thompson,
  • Barrie Hardymon,
  • and 3 more
Ryan Gosling as Six in<em> The Gray Man. </em>

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  • Movie Reviews

'The Gray Man' review: Even on-screen assassins need something to believe in

The action-packed thriller starring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans is clever, stylish and fun to watch. But it's still missing something essential.

July 15, 2022
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By:
  • Linda Holmes
Orson Welles in <em>The Third Man</em>.

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  • Movies

Why I love quiet action sequences in movies

NPR critic Linda Holmes explains why action sequences that don't echo into the movie theater next door should be appreciated.

July 09, 2022
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By:
  • Linda Holmes
Ngô Thanh Vân as Linh and Joey King as The Princess in the new Hulu film <em>The Princess</em>.

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  • Pop Culture

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: Rutherford Falls season two, Magic Mike XXL, and more.

July 08, 2022
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By:
  • Stephen Thompson,
  • Daisy Rosario,
  • and 4 more
Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth.

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  • Movie Reviews

In 'Thor: Love and Thunder,' Waititi's familiar strains feel familiar and strained

Director Taika Waititi goes back to the Thor: Ragnarok well for another sprawling romp starring Chris Hemsworth's pompous thunder god. The water's still thirst-quenching, but not as fresh.

July 05, 2022
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By:
  • Glen Weldon
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