Discovering the forgotten women of silent cinema
An exhibition of theater lobby cards at New York's Poster House celebrates women's contributions to silent movies both in front and behind the camera.
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For one day, you can pay $3 for a movie ticket at most American theaters
Sept. 3 will be a nationwide discount day in more than 3,000 theaters and on more than 30,000 screens. It's part of a newly launched National Cinema Day.
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: Peppa Pig, Apostle, and more.
Moviepass is back after its bankruptcy. The CEO says this time will be different
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with MoviePass co-founder and CEO Stacy Spikes about the return of the service after its bankruptcy in 2020.
'Three Thousand Years of Longing' will leave you charmed — and a little worn out
Tilda Swinton plays a literary scholar who has an encounter with a wish-granting genie, played by Idris Elba, in this flashy and ornate new fantasy film.
Years after Hurricane Katrina, a new documentary asks: What happened to the children?
Edward Buckles, Jr. was just 13 when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and changed his home forever. His new documentary is his attempt to unpack the trauma of that childhood experience.
The Independent Spirit Awards moves toward gender-neutral acting categories
The awards have announced the categories will now be "best lead performance" and "best supporting performance."
The rise of the 'Morally Dubious Podcaster' in pop culture
You'll find these characters at the heart of movies and shows such as Vengeance, Dexter: New Blood, Rutherford Falls and Only Murders in the Building.
Mohammed Amer's new series explores the tragedy and comedy in the refugee experience
Mohammed Amer has spoken about his family's experience as Palestinian refugees in standup comedy. He spent nearly a decade turning it into a television series, which is arriving on Netflix this week.
A new exhibit in LA explores the complicated history of Black Cinema
"Regeneration" examines 73 years of film history, from the silent movie days to the rise of the Blaxploitation era.