Renée Zellweger On Playing Judy Garland: 'A Different Kind Of Triumph'
The actress plays the title role in the new biopic Judy, which chronicles the iconic entertainer months before her death in 1969.
Movie Interviews
Kapadia's Latest Film 'Diego Maradona' Examines Soccer Legend
Constructed from over 500 hours of footage, director Asif Kapadia tells NPR's David Greene his new documentary centers around one of the most celebrated, and hated, soccer players: Diego Maradona.
Brad Pitt On Making 'Ad Astra,' Processing Trauma And Channeling David Bowie
The actor stars in a new science-fiction blockbuster about more than just an astronaut on a space mission: "We wanted to do something very sincere and raw and painfully honest," he says.
'Downton Abbey' Actresses On Recapturing Their TV Roles In New Film
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Michelle Dockery and Elizabeth McGovern from the movie "Downton Abbey," based on the award-winning series about the owners and workers at a great English estate.
Marie's Rape Was Deemed 'Unbelievable.' Kaitlyn Dever Portrays Her Story
The actress was last seen starring in the high school comedy Booksmart. But her newest character, on a new Netflix series, is a woman who recants being raped. It's based on a true story.
Lonely In The Club: Constance Wu On 'Hustlers' And Her 'Unprecedented' Career
In a new star-studded, women-driven film, she plays an exotic dancer who bands with fellow strip club employees to keep the money flowing from their Wall Street patrons.
David Oyelowo On 'Don't Let Go'
In the new film Don't Let Go, actor David Oyelowo plays a police detective whose family gets murdered. He talks with NPR's David Greene.
Actress Jillian Bell On Her Role In 'Brittany Runs A Marathon'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jillian Bell, of the new movie Brittany Runs A Marathon, about relating to her character's journey and making a movie that deals with weight without being cliche.
'Hair Love' Uses Animation To Bring A Story Of Natural Hair In Black Families To Life
Conceived and directed by Matthew Cherry, it follows the story of an African American father — Stephen — and his daughter, Zuri. Stephen is trying to learn how to do Zuri's glorious natural hair.
In 'Tigers Are Not Afraid,' A Dark Fantasy Amid Mexico's Drug War
Director Issa López blends magical realism and horror with the current events of her native country in the story of young Estrella, who meets a street gang of fellow orphan children.