Encore: Movie theaters are hot again
In what's being called the "Barbie boost," people are going out to the movies again. But can brick & mortar theatres sustain that momentum against the pressures of the Hollywood strikes?
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How to prioritize play in your life
Researchers argue that play is vital to our lives — even as adults. NPR's Life Kit has tips for prioritizing play in your life.
'Wait Wait' for August 19, 2023: 25th Anniversary Spectacular, Part VI!
Our deep dive into our 25-year history continues with appearances from Brian May, Esperanza Spalding, Cyndi Lauper and more!
Rabbit and Opossum come to life in 'Ancient Night' — a new twist on an old legend
David Álvarez's twist on traditional myths from Mesoamerica is about rivalry, jealousy and making amends. What started as a wordless picture book now has text by author David Bowles.
What happened when a writer stumbled upon a famous Puerto Rican astrologer's capes
NPR's Scott Simon talks with writer Edgar Gomez about stumbling upon a shop selling Walter Mercado's capes. The celebrated Puerto Rican astrologer died nearly four years ago.
3 works in translation tell tales of standing up to right wrongs
Itamar Vieira Junior's Crooked Plow, Miroslav Krleža's On the Edge of Reason, and Maru Ayase's The Forest Brims Over all emerge from acts of rebellion.
These poems by Latin American women reflect a multilingual region
Sandra Guzmán once heard an alarming statistic: Every 14 days, an Indigenous language dies around the world. So she created a new multilingual project centered on Latin American women.
Three 6 Mafia turns $4,500 into $45 million with 'Mystic Stylez'
In 1995, the Memphis hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia took a shoestring DIY approach to recording their debut album, Mystic Stylez. Their example led to a flourishing independent hip-hop scene.
Get ready for lots of toy-based movies trying to duplicate the success of 'Barbie'
The Barbie movie is on pace to be the top-grossing film this year. This means we're about to get a lot of movies trying to duplicate that success in a toy-filled cinematic future.
Filmmakers behind Latinx superhero movies like 'Blue Beetle' hope to inspire change
Many of the new movie superheroes star Latino actors or have Latino characters with diverse origin stories — and their creators hope the heroes will influence change.