Movies

Bros is the first gay romantic comedy with a mostly LGBTQ cast to be given a wide release by a major studio. It played well in big cities, but had disappointing overall numbers in its first weekend. Above, Luke Macfarlane (left) and Billy Eichner.

Arts

Billy Eichner says straight people 'just didn't show up for Bros' at the box office

11:39am October 03, 2022

by Bob Mondello

The film is the first gay romantic comedy with a mostly LGBTQ cast to be given a wide release by a major studio. It took in a disappointing $4.8 million in its first weekend.

Sacheen Littlefeather on stage at AMPAS Presents An Evening with Sacheen Littlefeather at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Sept. 17, 2022 in Los Angeles.

Sacheen Littlefeather, who gave Marlon Brando's Oscar rejection speech, dies at 75

9:57am October 03, 2022

by NPR Staff

In 1973, Littlefeather provided one of the most dramatic moments in Oscar history: Offering Brando's regrets for refusing the award because of Hollywood's treatment and portrayal of Native Americans.

Composers (clockwise from upper left): Antonio Sanchez, Germaine Franco, Camilo Lara, Lalo Schifrin, Maria Grever, Gustavo Santaolalla and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Without these Latino composers, Hollywood wouldn't sound the same

5:00am October 02, 2022

by Mandalit del Barco

The Hollywood playlist of Latino film composers includes Maria Grever, Agustín Lara, Lalo Schifrin, Gustavo Santaolalla, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Germaine Franco.

Arts

New report finds lack of Latino representation in U.S. media is bad for business

7:59am October 01, 2022

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to of the Latino Donor Collaborative President and CEO Ana Valdez about the underrepresentation of Latinos in American media.

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Raffiella Chapman as Vesper, a 13-year-old bio-hacker in Vesper.

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing

5:15pm September 30, 2022

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Lizzo playing James Madison's flute, Usher's thirst traps, and more.

Arts

'Bros' offers lots of laughs — plus a serious commentary on queer identity

1:33pm September 30, 2022

by Justin Chang

Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane star in a nuanced comedy about how opposites can attract and also learn from each other. Bros means to send you out of the theater in a good mood — and it does.

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