Movies

Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall play a Southern Baptist pastor and his wife trying to redeem their legacy in the wake of a public scandal in Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.

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'Honk for Jesus' is an uneven but entertaining saga about scandal and redemption

1:22pm September 09, 2022

by Justin Chang

Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall play a Southern Baptist pastor and his wife trying to redeem their legacy in the wake of a public scandal in Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.

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Does controversy sell movie tickets? The cast of 'Don't Worry Darling' might find out

5:00am September 07, 2022

by Matt Adams

The premiere of the film Don't Worry Darling at the Venice Film Festival has created new memes and much-debated moments — none of which involve what actually happens onscreen.

In Vesper, Raffiella Chapman plays a 13-year-old girl living in a future where biological experiments have wiped out all the earth's edible plants.

You'll want these five films on your list for fall

2:18pm September 06, 2022

by Bob Mondello

After a two-year dry spell, Hollywood's summer blockbusters finally busted some blocks this year. Now, the question is how to keep that momentum going.

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Actor Brendan Fraser arrives on September 4, 2022 for the screening of the film "The Whale" presented at the 79th Venice International Film Festival.

Why Brendan Fraser's Hollywood comeback story is both warming hearts and raising ire

6:15am September 06, 2022

by Jaclyn Diaz

Brendan Fraser returns to the big screen in The Whale, a new Darren Aronofsky film about a reclusive English teacher as he struggles with his health and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter.

Looking ahead to some of the most anticipated films of the fall

4:23pm September 05, 2022

by Bob Mondello

After a two year dry spell, Hollywood's summer blockbusters finally busted some blocks this year. Now, the question is how to keep that momentum going.

Arts

Brendan Fraser sheds tears for a standing ovation at the premiere of his comeback role

2:45pm September 05, 2022

by Ayana Archie

Fraser took a step away from acting after a series of personal struggles. In his latest role, he stars as an English teacher who is trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter.

Kevin and Frankie Jonas host ABC's Claim to Fame.

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

5:09pm September 02, 2022

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Horror in the High Desert, Emily the Criminal, and more.

'Honk For Jesus Save Your Soul' Is a Celebration of Worship And Satire of Religion

4:16pm September 02, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Honk For Jesus Save Your Soul director Adamma Ebo and producer Adanne Ebo about their new movie — which looks at the attempted comeback of a disgraced megachurch pastor.

What National Cinema Day says about the state of the film industry

4:16pm August 31, 2022

by Bob Mondello

More than 3,000 theaters will be charging just $3 admission on Saturday to promote moviegoing. What does that say about the state of the film industry?

Encore: What the movies taught us about teaching

4:05pm August 30, 2022

by Bob Mondello

As kids get ready to head back to school, it seems the right moment to celebrate educators with a look at what the movies have taught us about teaching.