Godzilla Comes To Comic-Con In San Diego
Japan's cinema legend Godzilla turns 65 this year. And for the first time, Japan's Toho Studios will have a booth at Comic-Con to celebrate the giant monster.
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Wasted On The Way: A Musician Looks Back In 'David Crosby: Remember My Name'
In A.J. Eaton's documentary, Crosby proves a "passionate, wry, often bellicose" storyteller who "often seems to be writing his own self-lacerating obituary."
Mon Petit, Choose: In The Deft, Whimsical 'A Faithful Man,' A Couple's Bond Is Tested
Louis Garrel's second film as a director is a dry romantic comedy that involves a love triangle, and "watching it unfold can feel at times like an anthropological study of the French species."
Kennedy Center Announces 2019 Honorees
Earth, Wind & Fire, Sally Field, Linda Ronstadt, Sesame Street and Michael Tilson Thomas will be recognized for their lifetime contributions to the performing arts at a gala in December.
'Super Mario Maker 2' Is A Loving Ode To Fan Communities
In 'Super Mario Maker 2,' Nintendo loosens its grip on a beloved property and embraces its hardcore fans.
A Look Back At 50 Years Of Comic-Con
Comic-Con in San Diego is celebrating its 50th anniversary. It has grown into one of the biggest pop culture events in the world, and doors opened Wednesday night to this year's event.
'Rigoletto' In Vegas And The Pleasures Of The Metropolitan Opera
A recent Pop Culture Happy Hour trip to New York took the team to see Rigoletto at the Metropolitan Opera. A jester in a rat pack? We saw it.
'Go Back Where You Came From': The Long Rhetorical Roots Of Trump's Racist Tweets
When the president told several young congresswomen of color to "go back" to where they came from, he borrowed nativist language about as old as the country itself. Here's a little history.
A Bug's Life: Remembering The Classic Volkswagen Beetle
The last Volkswagen Beetle rolled off the assembly line in Mexico this week. We remember the beloved automotive icon with stories from our listeners.
Encore: Billie Holiday's Grave
Singer Billie Holiday died 60 years ago next week. For nearly a year, she had no tombstone until fans rallied to make sure Lady Day's final resting place was properly marked.