What makes a death scene 'immortal?' A writer explains his favorite fictional deaths
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dan Kois about his list of "The 50 Greatest Fictional Deaths of All Time" in Slate.
Television
As 'Better Call Saul' wraps, Bob Odenkirk reflects on his life-changing heart attack
Odenkirk's near-fatal heart attack halted the production of the series' final season. Showrunner Peter Gould says Odenkirk's return to set was was "one of the most hopeful things imaginable."
It's official: The U.K. will host next year's Eurovision contest on behalf of Ukraine
Officials approached the U.K., this year's runner-up, after concluding that Russia's war makes Ukraine unfit to hold the competition. This isn't the first time the U.K. has stepped in to host.
'Prehistoric Planet' shows complex dinosaur behavior. But how do we actually know?
How can scientists peek into the minds of creatures dead for millions of years? A TV show presented by Sir David Attenborough attempts to do it.
Catching up with 'Better Call Saul' like a con artist would
There's no law against a couple of shortcuts when you're catching up on a beloved TV show. And even if you were, Better Call Saul's Jimmy McGill would tell you to take them anyway.
On HBO's 'Barry,' Bill Hader asks, 'Can you change your nature?'
Hader plays a hitman who enrolls in acting classes in the dark comedy, which he co-created. He's been nominated for Emmy Awards for both acting and directing Barry. Originally broadcast June 2019.
Actor Henry Winkler reflects on his career, from the Fonz to 'Barry'
The Emmy-winning actor talks about struggling with typecasting after Happy Days, his family's immigration story and finding out in his 30s that he had dyslexia. Originally broadcast April 11, 2019.
'The Last Movie Stars' offers an intimate portrait of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward
A new six-part documentary, directed by Ethan Hawke, pulls from interviews with the couple as well as with their Hollywood friends to provide an unvarnished view of their careers and lengthy marriage.
In 'Rap Sh!t,' women in rap strive and thrive
A new comedy series created by Issa Rae taps into the complexities of being an aspiring female rapper in the age of social media.
George Clooney and Gladys Knight are among the 2022 Kennedy Center honorees
The awards recognize a lifetime of achievement in the performing arts. This year they'll go to George Clooney, Amy Grant, Gladys Knight, Tania León and U2.