Arts & Life In ‘Good One,’ a family camping trip is full of emotional switchbacks On its surface, Good One is about a teen on a backpacking trip with her dad and his friend. But the film is so sharp and engrossing you might not notice the deeper story taking shape underneath. Justin Chang
Arts & Life Despite a big anniversary, many locals don’t feel connected to 'The Sound of Music' The movie "The Sound of Music" was filmed 60 years ago in Salzburg, Austria, where residents are less than enthusiastic about the von Trapp family story that draws hordes of tourists each year. Olivia Hampton
Arts & Life The new film 'War Game' asks, what if Jan. 6 happens again — but worse? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with co-directors Tony Gerber and Jesse Moss about their new documentary War Game, which considers dangerous possibilities after the 2024 presidential election. Erika Ryan Jeanette Woods Mary Louise Kelly
Arts & Life In 'Sebastian,' a writer conceals that his sex work subject matter is about himself A magazine writer has been telling his editors that his graphic short stories about a sex worker are based on interviews, but he's actually doing the work himself in the provocative film Sebastian. Bob Mondello
Arts & Life Decades in the making, Chris Wilcha's documentary 'Flipside' is now out on demand Filmmaker Chris Wilcha set out to make a number of documentaries over the years. They've been melded together into one, called Flipside, which is out on demand now. Mandalit del Barco
Arts & Life 'Kneecap' is a profane, political and funny origin story of the Irish hip hip group An anarchic origin story for the Irish-language rap group Kneecap is a wild ride, starring the group members playing themselves. Bob Mondello
Arts & Life From 'E.T.' to 'Blade Runner,' how the summer of 1982 changed cinema forever In 1982, eight science fiction films were released within eight weeks of each other. In The Future Was Now, Chris Nashawaty chronicles how those movies shaped the genre and the movie industry. Tonya Mosley
Arts & Life 25 Years Later: The legacy 'The Blair Witch Project' left on horror 25 years ago, The Blair Witch Project convinced millions that they were watching real found footage. With filming techniques and a viral marketing campaign, the movie left a mark on the horror genre. Brianna Scott
Arts & Life A puzzling match made in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom The one-time Tony Stark will soon play Marvel Comics villain Doctor Doom. The news has our pop culture critic asking: Can you imagine Robert Downey Jr. saying these Doctor Doom lines? Glen Weldon
Arts & Life M. Night Shyamalan's latest movie is a collaboration with his daughter NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to writer-director M. Night Shyamalan and actor-singer Saleka Shyamalan. The father and daughter duo have collaborated on the new thriller, "Trap." Debbie Elliott