Robert Downey Sr., Director of Experimental American Movies, Dies At Age 85
Downey Sr., who wrote and directed the 1969 film Putney Swope, died Wednesday in his home from complications due to Parkinson's disease.
Movies
With Summer Underway, Marvel Returns To Focus On The Origins Of Black Widow
Hollywood had had fingers crossed for months about what might finally happen this weekend. Marvel has aimed to prove that the theater experience is back with Black Widow.
Dilip Kumar, Iconic Actor From The 'Golden Age' Of Indian Cinema, Has Died At 98
Dilip Kumar was one of the most iconic leading men of what is considered the 'golden age' of Indian cinema in the 1950s and 60s. On Wednesday, Kumar passed away in Mumbai at 98.
Remembering Ub Iwerks, The Father Of Mickey Mouse
Walt Disney's close friend Ub Iwerks brought Mickey Mouse to life. Fifty years after his death, Iwerks' legacy is coming into focus.
The Cannes Film Festival Opens With Its Signature Red Carpet Glamour
Thanks to falling COVID-19 infection rates and rising vaccinations, the Cannes Film Festival has returned with couture glamour and cinematic ambition.
Cannes Rolls Out The Red Carpet For An Expanded, More Inclusive Film Festival
After the cancellation of the festival in 2020 due to COVID-19, the Cannes Film Festival returns to the French Riviera with an expanded program and a historic jury led by filmmaker Spike Lee.
Director Richard Donner, A Pioneer In The Action-Adventure Genre, Has Died
Donner directed 1978's Superman — which is in the National Film Registry — as well as The Goonies and the Lethal Weapon franchise. He was 91.
NPR Pop Culture Critic Tells Us All About 'Zola'
The movie Zola opens this weekend. It was inspired by an epic, viral Twitter thread from 2015.
Weekend Edition Student Film Showcase: Watch Standout Student Films
Each week in July, Weekend Edition is talking to student filmmakers about their projects. We found exceptional short films from filmmakers across the country.
Student Film 'Chuj Boys of Summer' Shines Gentle, Poetic Light on Home
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Max Walker-Silverman about Chuj Boys of Summer, his student film about an indigenous Guatemalan migrant who finds a new home in a small Rocky Mountain town.