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Rachel Zegler as Maria in 20th Century Studios' West Side Story.

Arts

'West Side Story' stars Ariana DeBose and Rachel Zegler defend their remake

4:08pm December 14, 2021

The original musical and film have been criticized for lack of representation in casting and hurtful stereotypes, and some critics have also questioned the new adaptation.

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Bardem watched nearly every 'I Love Lucy' episode to prepare to be Desi Arnaz

6:08am December 14, 2021

NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Javier Bardem, who stars in the new film — Being The Ricardos — about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and their hit 1950s sitcom: I Love Lucy.

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A still from the 1975 coming-of-age film Cooley High.

Arts

'Return of the Jedi,' 'Selena' and 'Sounder' added to National Film Registry

5:00am December 14, 2021

by Neda Ulaby

The Library of Congress annually picks 25 movies to be preserved for posterity. Selections this year range from 'WALL-E' to 'Who Killed Vincent Chin?'

Despite pressure on HFPA, projects with the most Golden Globe nods aren't so diverse

5:10pm December 13, 2021

by Linda Holmes

Golden Globes nominations were released Monday — but this year, the awards were overshadowed by allegations surrounding the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Many remain wary of the group behind the Golden Globe awards

9:39am December 13, 2021

Golden Globe nominations are out Monday. But after allegations of corruption within the Hollywood Foreign Press Association emerged earlier this year, some remain skeptical of the group.

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'Far From the Tree' creator discusses her Disney animated short

5:05pm December 12, 2021

Filmmaker Natalie Nourigat discusses her animated short Far From the Tree, which airs before the Disney animated feature film, Encanto.

Sonja Sohn of 'The Wire' on her new HBO documentary about Baltimore police

5:05pm December 12, 2021

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with director and actor Sonja Sohn about her new film, The Slow Hustle.

Nicole Kidman went all in on becoming Lucille Ball for role in 'Being The Ricardos'

5:09pm December 10, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Nicole Kidman about portraying Lucille Ball and Lucy Ricardo in the new film, Being the Ricardos.

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Golden Globes nominations come out Monday, but Hollywood is still wary of the HFPA

4:55pm December 10, 2021

by Mandalit del Barco

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which awards the Golden Globes, came under fire after investigations showed how it runs. It says it's changing, but Hollywood may not be ready to forgive.

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Arts

Actors Rita Moreno and George Chakiris remember the original 'West Side Story'

1:39pm December 10, 2021

by Terry Gross

Moreno became the first Latina actor to win an Oscar for her role as Anita in the 1961 film. Chakiris won an Academy Award for his performance as Bernardo. Originally broadcast in 2021 and 2001.

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