Arts & Life A sex worker marries the son of a Russian oligarch in the comically chaotic 'Anora' Anora is easily one of Sean Baker’s funniest works — and also one of the saddest. The film won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, and the director says it's dedicated to sex workers "past, present and future." Justin Chang
Arts & Life 'Saturday Night' feeds on the energy, and insanity, of the first ever 'SNL' broadcast This expertly cast film captures the rehearsals and the logistics that lead up to opening night. Saturday Night is a nonstop joy ride — and a testament to the adage that the show must go on. David Bianculli
Politics 'The Apprentice' director talks about the film Donald Trump doesn't want you to see Ali Abbasi's new film The Apprentice shows ex-President Donald Trump's years as a real estate businessman under the tutelage of lawyer Roy Cohn. The film coincides with Trump seeking another term. Olivia Hampton
Arts & Life 'Deny, deflect, delay': Jeremy Strong channels Trump's mentor in 'The Apprentice' The Succession actor plays lawyer Roy Cohn in a new film. Strong says U.S. distributors were reluctant to pick up The Apprentice because of "repercussions from a possible Trump administration." Terry Gross
Arts & Life Pharrell wanted to tell his story through Legos — here's why The animated film Piece By Piece traces Pharrell’s early life as a boy growing up in Virginia Beach and follows his trajectory to a Grammy-winning songwriter, performer and producer. Tonya Mosley
Arts & Life 'Will & Harper' navigate transition and friendship in a cross-country road trip Will Ferrell and his longtime friend and former SNL writing partner Harper Steele traveled from New York to California, talking along the way about Steele coming out as a trans woman. Terry Gross
Arts & Life This horror genre is scary as folk – and perfect October viewing Folk horror is set in remote, isolated areas where nature — and the superstitions of the locals — hold sway. Think: The Wicker Man and Midsommar. It is perfect, spooky, autumnal viewing. Glen Weldon
Movies In 'Joker: Folie à Deux,' the joke's on you With "Joker: Folie à Deux," general audiences will still get a story that does not at all feel like a comic book movie, while fans of the first film may be scratching their heads over what they are seeing. Dyer Oxley
