Arts & Life 5 years ago, movie theaters closed. NPR's movie critic looks back at COVID-19 The pandemic decimated the box office and the reshaped the moviegoing experience. NPR's movie critic, Bob Mondello, looks back on how his job changed during the early months of COVID-19. Bob Mondello
Arts & Life Live, die, repeat: Bong Joon Ho offers a farcical vision of the future in 'Mickey 17' Robert Pattinson plays a space traveler who's repeatedly killed and resurrected in the name of scientific research in this otherworldly farce. It's Bong's first movie since his Oscar-winning Parasite. Justin Chang Play AudioListen 8 mins
Arts & Life Remembering David Johansen, the New York Dolls co-founder who paved the way for punk The 1970s band the New York Dolls was hugely influential, despite making only two studio albums. Today we remember Johansen, aka Buster Poindexter, who died Feb. 28. Originally broadcast in 2004. Terry Gross Play AudioListen 36 mins
Arts & Life 'Queen of the Ring' star Emily Bett Rickards on wrestling pioneer Mildred Burke In Ash Avildsen's new film Queen of The Ring, Emily Bett Rickards plays the role of Mildred Burke, a single mother who defied the odds in the 1930s to become the first million-dollar female athlete in the male-dominated world of professional wrestling. Olivia Hampton A Martínez Play AudioListen 7 mins
Arts & Life 'Last Breath' tells the terrifying story of a deep-sea diver trapped underwater In 2012, three deep-sea divers were on a routine operation in the North Sea when one of them became trapped underwater. Liu had to dive in deep, dark water in order to recreate the harrowing rescue. Ann Marie Baldonado Play AudioListen 44 mins
Arts & Life 2025 is a year of on-screen superheroes – but where are they? With Thunderbolts*, Superman, The Fantastic Four: First Steps and more, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of superheroes across film and TV. But Daredevil: Born Again shows a hesitance to embrace the hero in superheroes. Eric Deggans
Arts & Life Israel's culture minister calls a Palestinian-Israeli film's Oscar a 'sad moment' The Oscar documentary win by the movie No Other Land is garnering very different reactions in Israel and the West Bank. Daniel Estrin Itay Stern Nuha Musleh Play AudioListen 3 mins
Arts & Life The 2025 Oscars: Heavy on speeches, light on politics, and one big winner It was an earnest and effusive evening — and for the most part, Hollywood left politics at home. A lot of films were recognized, but ultimately, it was Anora's night. Linda Holmes
Movies NPR's movie critic previews Hollywood's biggest night It's Oscars weekend: Time to grab your ballot and mark your picks for Best Everything before Sunday night's Academy Awards telecast. Bob Mondello Play AudioListen 5 mins
Arts & Life Adrien Brody drew on his family's immigration story for his role in 'The Brutalist' Brody is nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of a Hungarian-Jewish architect and Holocaust survivor who seeks a fresh start in post-WWII America. Originally broadcast Jan. 7, 2025. Tonya Mosley Play AudioListen 20 mins
