A Smarter Romantic Comedy In 'Man Up'
Simon Pegg and Lake Bell star in an inventive rom-com elevated by a script that reflects the true, eccentric workings of relationships.
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80-Year-Old Reputed Mobster Acquitted In 1978 Heist Portrayed In 'Goodfellas'
Vincent Asaro was charged in helping with the Lufthansa heist that was depicted in the Goodfellas movie.
'My All-American' Remembers Forgotten Story Of Heroic Texas Football Player
My All-American is out in theaters on Friday. It's a story about Texas football and is written by the same person who did Rudy and Hoosiers. It centers on one of the players, Freddie Steinmark, and an improbable story that reached all the way to the White House.
A Day in the Life of Peter Sarsgaard
For our VIP game, we narrate a slightly fictitious day in the life of Peter Sarsgaard.
A Rambling Love Letter To The Silver Screen In 'How To Watch'
Veteran film critic David Thomson's new book will get you thinking about the magic of film — but his personal, meandering arguments are sometimes too personal and too disjointed to land solidly.
Actress Brie Larson Finds Light Within The Darkness Of 'Room'
In her new film, Larson plays a woman who has created an elaborate fantasy world to hide a harsh reality from her son. The actress says the son's innocence in Room reminds her of her own childhood.
Boston Clergy Sex Abuse Under 'Spotlight' Anew
Boston Globe reporter Sacha Pfeiffer was part of the investigative team that uncovered the massive scandal involving sexual abuse by Catholic priests. She speaks with NPR's Audie Cornish about their story, which is now told in the feature film Spotlight.
The Sounds Of James Bond, From The Editors Who Created Them
Karen Baker Landers and Per Hallberg won the Oscar for their sound work on Skyfall. Now they're back with the new James Bond movie, Spectre. NPR's Becky Sullivan talks to the pair about just what a sound editor does.
Dying Star Wars Fan Gets Early Screening Of 'The Force Awakens'
The director J.J. Abrams okayed a screening of a rough cut for a fan who feared he would not survive until the film reaches the theaters on December 18th.
All-Star 'Spotlight' Cast Creates A Riveting Movie About Investigative Journalism
A new film chronicles the real-life team of reporters who exposed a network of pedophile priests and Church enablers in Boston. Critic David Edelstein calls Spotlight a brilliant work.