How the training montage became a miniature artform
There's a third Creed movie in theaters, which technically makes it the ninth Rocky movie. And a new Rocky movie means... a new training montage.
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What even are Oscar predictions, really?
When making predictions, Pop Culture Happy Hour host Linda Holmes follows this complicated formula: She looks at precursor awards, she considers Academy history — and she listens to her heart.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Atsuko Okatsuka's The Intruder, Netflix's Physical: 100, the Wingspan board game and more.
Jimmy Kimmel expects no slaps hosting the Oscars; just snarky (not mean) jokes
Jimmy Kimmel is taking the stage to lead the Oscars one year after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the last ceremony, and raised a host of expectations about what we might see this time around.
The first Oscars lasted 15 minutes — plus other surprises from 95 years of awards
A lot can happen in 95 years. Ahead of the Academy Awards on Sunday, we take a look back at the surprises, the scandals, the slap and — yes — even the streaker.
Chris Rock talks about 'The Slap' in his Netflix special
Almost a year later, Chris Rock is still seething about "The Slap." During his Netflix special, he told an audience how much he now despises Will and Jada Pinkett Smith.
The 2023 Oscars' best original song nominees, cruelly ranked
This year's crop may not have a James Bond theme or a ubiquitous Disney banger, but it's got range — thanks in part to a viral dance number from RRR.
Black History Month is over, but these movies are forever
Seven years ago, Slate magazine published the Black Film Canon, a collection of 50 of the best films directed by Black filmmakers. NPR's Aisha Harris recently teamed up with Slate to update the list.
Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' actor, has died at 61
Before addiction consumed Tim Sizemore's career, he was a go-to character actor known for portraying tough guys in movies such as "Heat" and "Saving Private Ryan."
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: South Side, Ariana DeBose's BAFTA performance and Paramore's This Is Why.