Actor William Hurt, star of 'Broadcast News' and 'Body Heat,' dies at 71
In a long-running career, Hurt was nominated for an Academy Award three times, winning for 1985's Kiss of the Spider Woman.
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Once, cultural ties to Russia were deliberate and hopeful. Now, they're eroding
Russia's growing isolation in the cultural world is poignant for those who remember optimistic outreach of the 80s and 90s.
There should be an Oscar for playing a real person
Playing someone real is a completely different task than playing a fictional character.
Marie Yovanovitch reflects on disinformation and her removal as ambassador to Ukraine
The career diplomat's memoir is a front row seat to the disinformation campaign that ultimately saw her removed from post, and offers insight into the post-Soviet Union politics of Russia and Ukraine.
'Wait Wait' for March 12, 2022: With Not My Job guest Elana Meyers Taylor
Elana Meyers Taylor an American bobsledder, and the most decorated Black athlete in the history of the Winter Olympics. She knows a lot about medals, but what does she know about heavy metal?
'Turning Red' is a turning point for Asians in film. Why is it seen as unrelatable?
A review of "Turning Red" posted online this week sparked outcry for calling the film, which features a Chinese Canadian teenage girl, "limiting."
A kids' book travels through history to ask: Where does 'Blue' come from?
The color blue is all around us, but where does it come from? In Blue, written by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond and illustrated by Daniel Minter, the answer is as deep as the sea and wide as the sky.
'The Godfather' bridged old and new Hollywood to save American moviegoing
On its 50th Anniversary, The Godfather is one of the most influential and respected films in Hollywood history. But that outcome didn't seem likely at its premiere.
What's making us happy: A guide for 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: BTS, Sandra Oh and meditations on humor.
'Star Trek' star Patrick Stewart says he's braver as an actor than he once was
Stewart's back as Jean-Luc Picard in season 2 of the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Picard. "I am not averse to risk-taking and I don't judge myself," he says. Originally broadcast July 2, 2020.