Shallow Focus Creates Depth Of Feeling In 'Son Of Saul'
NPR's Bob Mondello reviews Son of Saul, a Hungarian film about 24 hours in the life of one man trying to bury the body of a boy under the most dire of situations.
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'Son Of Saul' Brings Viewers To The Heart Of The Nazi Death Machine At Auschwitz
Director László Nemes and star Géza Röhrig discuss Son of Saul, a film set in a Nazi death camp. The movie won the Grand Prix at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Originally broadcast Oct. 7, 2015.
Demystifying Geek Culture: Joe Scott
Radio Camper Jack Polakovic talks to Joe Scott. Scott is the owner of Geeksboro, a coffee shop and independent movie theater.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' And Toys
We talk about the new Star Wars film (because of course we do), as well as about tie-in toys and merchandise. Plus: a bonus review with a little more meat on the bones.
Comedy Writer Paula Pell Says You Don't Have To Go Far For Good Material
The longtime Saturday Night Live writer created the screenplay for the new Tina Fey-Amy Poehler movie Sisters. Pell says she wanted to explore how people carry their teenage identities into adulthood.
What Is The Blueprint For Stories About Heroes?
Host Guy Raz raises the curtain on this episode by exploring the hidden blueprint embedded within our most popular and powerful stories.
Does It Matter In What Order You Watch The 'Star Wars' Series?
You might be sick of all the Star Wars hype by now — but there's one very important question we haven't addressed yet: In what order should you watch the series, ahead of The Force Awakens?
Russell Brand Goes Big And Loud On The Economy
The British entertainer clearly wants to borrow ideas from Michael Moore's metaphorical guidebook on economic jeremiads, but he mostly manages to grab from the least interesting chapters.
'Sisters' Is A House Party And A Victory Lap
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler welcome you to a crazy rager in a comedy that might not earn its every great guest turn, but offers plenty of good fun before the cops show up.
The Holocaust Remains Just Out Of Frame In 'Son Of Saul'
The innovatively shot drama about a man attempting to protect the dignity of one boy offers little in the way of reflection, but its kinetic focus on one story strives to be utterly truthful.