Viola Davis is 'The Woman King' in an epic story inspired by true events
Gina Prince-Bythewood's latest film is a rousingly old-fashioned action-drama about women warriors in 19th-century West Africa.
Movies
Latino legends helped pave the way in Hollywood, but the road is still rocky
Latinos have been part of Hollywood since the silent film era but are still underrepresented in front of and behind the camera.
Halle Bailey's 'Little Mermaid' is already making waves among young Black girls
Social media has been filled with videos of Black children watching the teaser of the trailer for the new Little Mermaid movie, which stars Bailey.
Irene Papas, celebrated Greek actress from 'Zorba' to 'Iphegenia,' has died
Papas catapulted to international fame in such films as Zorba the Greek, Z and The Guns of Navarone. She also earned acclaim for her work in classical Greek plays. She died Wednesday at age 96.
Film director Jean-Luc Godard of the French New Wave has died at 91
Godard, the "enfant terrible" of the French New Wave who revolutionized popular cinema in 1960 with his debut feature Breathless, stood for years as one of the most vital and provocative directors.
New documentary 'Riotsville' digs into police militarization in America
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Sierra Pettengill about her documentary "Riotsville, USA," which digs into police militarization in America.
Disney releases the first looks at 'Disenchanted' and a live-action 'Little Mermaid'
Among the many announcements about upcoming projects at the media giant's D23 Expo were two new trailers for popular film franchises.
Hollywood star and blacklist victim Marsha Hunt dies at 104
Hunt was one of the last surviving actors from Hollywood's Golden Age of the 1930s and 1940s. Her career was disrupted for a time by the McCarthy-era blacklist.
For decades, the media struggled to capture Queen Elizabeth II
Movies and TV shows like The Crown, The Queen and Spencer have played a huge role in how Americans have perceived the queen.
What's making us happy: A guide to 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: The Fifth Season, Bad Sisters, and more.