How Bad Boys: Ride or Die became this year's summer blockbuster
Bad Boys: Ride or Die is this summer's first blockbuster. But, what makes it a runaway hit?
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New emotions emerge in 'Inside Out 2' — including nostalgia for the original film
Inside Out 2 catches up with protagonist Riley at age 13, just as Anxiety enters her emotional life. But despite its many pleasures, the film lacks the emotional wallop of the original.
'Satchel' recalls the iconic pitcher who helped integrate Major League Baseball
Hall of Famer Satchel Paige started his career pitching in the Negro leagues and later became a major league star. Author Larry Tye tells his story in Satchel. Originally broadcast in 2010.
What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The show Delicious in Dungeon, the movie Tuesday and IDAHO's new album Lapse.
Sunday Puzzle: State That Capital
NPR's Lauren Frayer plays the puzzle with WGBH listener Gig Moineau of Newton, Massachusetts, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
A new building blocked famous Mt. Fuji. The developer opted for a shocking solution
A new building in Japan obstructed views of Mt. Fuji. The neighbors were not happy.
Beatles-themed Airbnb draws visitors to rural Alamance County
Along a tucked-away country road, a Beatles-esque behemoth rises from a sea of green.
How to watch the Tony Awards on Sunday
The Tony Awards are Sunday. How do you watch them? Who's performing? We have the answers.
Fresh Air Weekend: Yo-Yo Ma; Actor Griffin Dunne
Ma brings his 18th century cello — aka "Petunia" — to the Fresh Air studio for music and conversation. Dunne revisits his Hollywood childhood in The Friday Afternoon Club.
Actors and ghosts take center stage in new film 'Ghostlight'
A family tragedy intersects with a Shakespearean tragedy when a construction worker gets roped into performing in a community theater production of Romeo & Juliet. (Story aired on ATC on June 14, 2024.)