Pop Culture

In Indian Summers Sooni Dalal (Aysha Kala) is a bold revolutionary, determined to become a lawyer.

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Ruling Class And Revolution Clash In Sumptuous 'Indian Summers'

3:05pm October 14, 2015

by NPR Staff

While the British gossip over gin and tonics, the Indian streets are brewing with calls for independence. The new 10-part British TV drama has just had its U.S. debut.

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I Met A Girl Named Maria

3:02pm October 14, 2015

VIP Sonia Manzano leads a game for mother-and-son contestants on their Sesame Street expertise.

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'Fargo' Returns, With An Oddball Style Reminiscent Of 'Twin Peaks'

1:19pm October 12, 2015

by David Bianculli

The FX-drama series Fargo begins its second season Monday with a new story and cast. TV critic David Bianculli says the new season is full of charm, and "ridiculously loaded" with great performances.

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TV Series Review: 'Fargo' Returns To FX

9:05am October 12, 2015

by Eric Deggans

FX's TV adaptation of Fargo returns for a second season Monday night. Our critic says the new episodes are a quirky, creative reinvention that improves on an already stellar show.

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#NPRreads: The Power Of Nicki Minaj And The Failure Of ESPN's 'Black Grantland'

4:36pm October 09, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Also this week: Politico alleges Joe Biden leaked his son's deathbed wish that the vice president run for the White House, to help weigh a possible 2016 bid.

Matt Damon as Astronaut Mark Watney in The Martian.

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Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'The Martian' And How-To Stories

10:28am October 09, 2015

by Linda Holmes

On this week's show, we chat about The Martian, consider other stories that enlighten us about the work people do, and — as always — offer up what's making us happy this week.

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Lorne Michaels backstage at the SNL 40th Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York, NY on February 15, 2015.

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'If They Have It, It's Undeniable': Lorne Michaels On Casting 'SNL'

7:57am October 09, 2015

by NPR Staff

The Saturday Night Live executive producer says criticism of the show's perceived lack of diversity frustrated him, but that the perception needed to be addressed.

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Live From New York, It's Lorne Michaels

6:38am October 09, 2015

by NPR Staff

There are few shows in comedy with the influence of Saturday Night Live, and few producers with the influence of SNL creator Lorne Michaels. The latest season premieres this weekend.

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Correction: Product Integration And Televison Advertising

6:43pm October 08, 2015

In an interview with New Yorker writer Emily Nussbaum Wednesday, NPR mistakenly characterized a segment on the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as paid product placement. Both Taco Bell and Ben & Jerry's say they had nothing to do with the segment.

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Latest LGBT Films Move Beyond 'Coming Out' Narrative

6:43pm October 08, 2015

by Bob Mondello

There are a large number of LGBT films in theaters this fall. NPR explores what that says about Hollywood and society in general.

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