Why 'The Matrix' is a trans allegory
Ahead of The Matrix Resurrections, the fourth installment of The Matrix series, NPR's A Martínez talks to Vox critic Emily VanDerWerff about the trans metaphors in the original film.
Movie Interviews
Uzo Aduba on her role in new film exploring college athlete compensation debate
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with actress Uzo Aduba about her new movie, National Champions.
Scarlett Johansson, Tori Kelly and Bono gamble big for superstardom in 'Sing 2'
In a sequel to the 2016 hit animated film, koala-bear mogul Buster Moon and his talented troupe try to land a dream booking, by promising to enlist a reclusive superstar.
Adam McKay talks new doomsday satire movie, 'Don't Look Up'
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with director Adam McKay about his newest film, Don't Look Up.
'West Side Story' stars Ariana DeBose and Rachel Zegler defend their remake
The original musical and film have been criticized for lack of representation in casting and hurtful stereotypes, and some critics have also questioned the new adaptation.
Bardem watched nearly every 'I Love Lucy' episode to prepare to be Desi Arnaz
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Javier Bardem, who stars in the new film — Being The Ricardos — about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and their hit 1950s sitcom: I Love Lucy.
'Far From the Tree' creator discusses her Disney animated short
Filmmaker Natalie Nourigat discusses her animated short Far From the Tree, which airs before the Disney animated feature film, Encanto.
Sonja Sohn of 'The Wire' on her new HBO documentary about Baltimore police
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with director and actor Sonja Sohn about her new film, The Slow Hustle.
Nicole Kidman went all in on becoming Lucille Ball for role in 'Being The Ricardos'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Nicole Kidman about portraying Lucille Ball and Lucy Ricardo in the new film, Being the Ricardos.
Actors Rita Moreno and George Chakiris remember the original 'West Side Story'
Moreno became the first Latina actor to win an Oscar for her role as Anita in the 1961 film. Chakiris won an Academy Award for his performance as Bernardo. Originally broadcast in 2021 and 2001.