'Lovecraft Country': Facing Monsters —And A Monstrous History
HBO's new dark fantasy series serves up satisfyingly pulpy thrills even as it examines the enduring legacy of slavery through a prism of science-fiction and horror.
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North Korea Makes A Push To Reach Foreign Audiences On YouTube And Twitter
With a view to reaching English-speaking and South Korean audiences, the videos show glimpses of Pyongyang, highlight consumerism and try to dispel notions that life is restricted and people are poor.
Dwayne Johnson Can't Convince His Daughter He Starred In 'Moana'
Dwayne Johnson's character in the Disney film Moana is beloved by kids everywhere. However, his daughter refuses to believe that her dad lent the character his voice.
A Global Guide To Binge-worthy TV For The Pandemic
Lost children! Angry lovers! Time travel! A show referred to as 'The Muslim Game Of Thrones" We asked reporters to tell us about the shows that people are obsessing around the world.
The Escapist Land Of 'Cottagecore,' From Marie Antoinette To Taylor Swift
Cottagecore — an Internet aesthetic of the rural idyll — has offered escapism for several years. In pandemic isolation, it's taken off in popularity.
Shani Silver Moves On From 'Every Single Day' Column
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with essayist Shani Silver on the end of her Refinery29 column covering single womanhood.
Tim Minchin Hauls A Piano Across Australia In 'Upright'
Singer, songwriter, and satirist Tim Minchin's new series opens with a bang: A frazzled man is driving an upright piano across the bare Australian landscape when he collides with a mouthy teenager.
With 'Star Trek: Lower Decks,' A Venerable Franchise Loosens Up
The animated series spoofs Trek with in-jokes and easter eggs and even if the gags aren't yet firing on all nacelles, the premise — Starfleet's D-listers — holds promise.
What 'Mulan's' Disney+ Premiere Means For The Film Industry
Disney announced it would stream the live action Mulan film on Disney+. The movie industry has been watching Mulan as a bellwether for the reopening of theatrical business.
What's In A Name? The History Of Karens, Beckys And Miss Anns
Before 2020, the Karen was known by other names. NPR's Code Switch looks at the evolution of the entitled white woman, how her name has changed, but her behavior – and its consequences – not so much.