Arts & Life The film 'Boys Don't Cry' turns 25 this year. What's its legacy? The film Boys Don't Cry came out 25 years ago. A lot has changed in trans representation since then. NPR's Scott Detrow discusses this with the film's director, Kimberly Pierce. Scott Detrow
Arts & Life Ally Pankiw's film 'I Used to be Funny' follows a stand-up comedian with PTSD NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben talks with Ally Pankiw, writer-director of the new movie about a stand-up comedian with PTSD, "I Used to be Funny." Danielle Kurtzleben
Arts & Life How Bad Boys: Ride or Die became this year's summer blockbuster Bad Boys: Ride or Die is this summer's first blockbuster. But, what makes it a runaway hit? Jordan-Marie Smith William Troop Sacha Pfeiffer
Arts & Life New emotions emerge in 'Inside Out 2' — including nostalgia for the original film Inside Out 2 catches up with protagonist Riley at age 13, just as Anxiety enters her emotional life. But despite its many pleasures, the film lacks the emotional wallop of the original. Justin Chang
Arts & Life Actors and ghosts take center stage in new film 'Ghostlight' A family tragedy intersects with a Shakespearean tragedy when a construction worker gets roped into performing in a community theater production of Romeo & Juliet. (Story aired on ATC on June 14, 2024.) Bob Mondello
Arts & Life These are the 19 movies we're most excited about this summer Comedies, action-adventures, coming-of-age tales, animation — plus that sweet, sweet movie theater air conditioning. There's something for everyone at the multiplex; our critics can help you choose. Bob Mondello Aisha Harris Linda Holmes Glen Weldon
Arts & Life Directors of 'AM I OK?' shine light on what it means to find your sexuality Partners Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne join NPR's Juana Summers to chat about their new directorial-debut film, "AM I OK?" which released on Max on June 6. Jordan-Marie D Smith Sarah Handel Juana Summers
Arts & Life In 'Problemista' Julio Torres spins immigration stress into satire The comic, actor and filmmaker came to the U.S. from El Salvador in his 20s. Torres tackled immigration in Problemista; his new HBO comedy series is Fantasmas. Originally broadcast March 24, 2024. Terry Gross
Arts & Life Amid a crumbling media landscape in India, journalist Ravish Kumar is resolute NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with filmmaker Vinay Shukla and journalist Ravish Kumar about the new documentary While We Watched. Jonaki Mehta Christopher Intagliata Ailsa Chang
Arts & Life First-time director Chris Pine draws a Wild Card and answers a big question Actor and first-time director Chris Pine joins NPR's Rachel Martin to draw a card from the Wild Card deck. Rachel Martin