Now, there's an HBO Max (I guess just MAX now?) Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, and Stephen Thompson wrap up the 2017 Golden Globe awards, including La La Land's sweep, the surprising wins in television, and Meryl Streep's political acceptance speech. **Pop Culture Happy Hour Live at the Sixth & I** Date: Tuesday, December 9th Time: 7pm Location: Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001 Tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 29th at 12pm EST. Tomorrow is Election Day, so Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon guide us through the state of political comedy. You can buy tickets at: This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and Audie Cornish talk about the film Whiplash, which Audie nicknamed "Dude Black Swan." Almost three weeks ago, as isolation at home tightened its grip on many of us, Netflix released the documentary series Tiger King. They'll then use the Sharknado phenomenon as a jumping off point to discuss the concept of so bad it's good. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Believe it or not, it's the Metropolitan Opera's production of Rigoletto, which we recently checked out in New York. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes and the PCHH crew have a somewhat spoilery discussion of Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes, talk about how to get over insomnia, and talk as always about what's making us happy this week. There's a time for excitement, for the things that make us angry or scare us silly. Then, the gang talks about some examples of things they like outside the usual realms of tastes. You Must Remember This, a Katrina Longworth podcast / Spotify. Plus another round of the Regrettable Television Pop Quiz. The gang clashes over what's the right criteria in judging the best sitcom. (A shorter version of this interview originally aired on All Things Considered on November 16, 2015), The Hateful Eight and the Evolving Theatrical Experience. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson chat about the Super Bowl. Netflix They'll discuss Americans and their high demands, the smarmy narration, and what happens to the couples once they've settled into their new abodes. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Sex Comedies And Marshmallow Peeps. Guest: Katie Presley, Bitch Media's music editor. Cats wrestles with how to present a variety of cat characters, dance numbers, and even a drug-induced catnap. This week, we'll get very unsettled by the very successful film, Get Out, and we'll catch up with the intrigue of The Americans as it returns for its fifth season. Broker episode of Hell Gate podcast Last month at an Advertising Week event in New York, Linda Holmes had the chance to sit down with a legend of public radio and of good conversation. Linda Holmes is a pop culture correspondent for NPR and the host of Pop Culture Happy Hour. Then, All Things Considered Host Audie Cornish tags in for a chat about ABC's new sitcom Speechless. Twenty years ago, before the Harry Potter movies or the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the movie landscape looked really different. Margaret H. Willison and Daisy Rosario join the panel for a discussion of the return of Gilmore Girls that's now streaming on Netflix. What's the difference between surprise and suspense, and how does it work in film and books? Apatow's movies often involve a protagonist who faces some sort of need to grow up, and The King Of Staten Island may feature the biggest reclamation project yet: Davidson's character barely functions as an adult, and through much of the film, we see a manchild with a lot of growing up to do. This week, we bring you two unaired segments from our fall tour. Then the panel chats about why Hollywood loves to make films and television about the entertainment business. Under the blue skies of summer, what could be more welcome than ABBA songs? I was going to talk about Bend It Like Beckham. Our 2020 Pop Culture Resolutions and Predictions. Favorite examples come from 'The Simpsons,' 'Modern Family,' Johnny Cash and the comic 'Strangers in Paradise.' it was sort of like the male version of Bend It Like Beckham. Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Inception,' Guns, Slices, And Wonder Woman. That's right, eight years after a big cast whooped it up in the film adaptation of the jukebox musical Mamma Mia!, there's a sequel. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. I was surprised that it did. Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, and Code Switch's Gene Demby chat about the 88th Academy Awards, including Chris Rock's monologue, Lady Gaga and Joe Biden's friendship, and the orchestra's questionable music choices. We recently packed up and road-tripped to New York to check out some selections from the current Broadway theater season. Then, they chat about the critically acclaimed indie Moonlight. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon, and Chris Klimek talk about Guardians of the Galaxy. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. But on this bonus epidose, Linda Holmes and Glen Weldon do nothing but talk spoilers that make you really want to see the movie. And now, inevitably, she's the subject of a podcast. Sign up to receive GPB Event announcements via Email. The Netflix film is based on a series of comics by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernndez, and Rucka wrote the screenplay. Along with special guest Barrie Hardymon, they talk about the first episode of the new season, and what does and doesn't work about the show overall. Guests: Code Switch's Kat Chow and Gene Demby. Only a few survivors are remaining. Simmons is the enormously powerful man behind Def Jam. We'll talk about what we want to change, how we hope to improve our lives, and what we plan to do. Ronan plays Jo, the free-spirited March sister. In our first dispatch from New York, Linda Holmes chats with culture writer Danielle Henderson about American Crime, ABC's acclaimed anthology series. 'Central Park': A Musical Drawn To New York. Last year's Oscars were wildly unpredictable. It shares creative and performing talent with Bob's Burgers, Frozen, and Hamilton, among other projects. Emily Thomas (Alycia Debnam-Carey) seeks the truth about her deceased sister Alison in Saint X. That's preceded a best picture nomination in 10 out of the last 11 years. Teresa Russell is an actress from that time who was doing a lot of very sexy movies. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon talk about 'Looper,' the new film starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis. Justin Timberlake, LL Cool J And The Presidency. The PCHH gang couldn't tape a show this week, so instead we bring you two interviews. And we have a few to recommend. There's marriage, and then there's love marriage. Michelle Williams stars in Kelly Reichardt's latest film Showing Up. If you like these suggestions, consider signing up for our newsletter to get recommendations every week. It surprised a lot of people when Ramy Youssef won a Golden Globe in January. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon, and Bob Mondello sit down for the Oscars Omnibus. They'll discuss the game, Katy Perry's half time show, and the adorable, adorable puppy. Lady Gaga stars opposite Bradley Cooper in the latest retelling of A Star Is Born. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Fiction and nonfiction, essays and memoirs, we've got some ideas for things you can read this fall. April 28, 2023 Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon discuss crowd-funded art. Starring Merritt Wever and Domhnall Gleeson, Run is part romantic comedy, part thriller, and part road trip. All that plus, What's Making Us Happy this week, Of True Tales, Fantasy Adventures And Happy-Making Things. And we're bringing in a couple of our favorite book lovers to help us out. Its biggest-name co-star, Fred Armisen, also co-wrote the pilot. They then talk about watching football together, and naturally tell you What's Making Us Happy this week. Guest: NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. also picked up multiple awards. Then they'll chat about movie trailers, how they evolved, and what make's a memorable trailer. She plays a young woman only referred to as Fleabag who is bruised by external and internal struggles. NPR's TV critic joins the gang for a look at this year's Emmy Awards. Today we look at three ways of telling the same story. You can't have an abundance of Christmas songs without also having an abundance of opinions about Christmas songs songs we love, songs we hate, songs we love when they're sung by one person, but hate when they're sung by another. Plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Topics include 'The Year Without a Santa Claus;' 'It's A Wonderful Life,' 'Top Chef All-Stars' 'The A-List,' 'Sing Off' and more! Starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale, the film indeed tells the tale of an epic battle of Ford versus Ferrari in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1966. I feel like with shows that can appeal to adults you don't even have to be that nasty, you can just be funny. Small Batch: Star Wars (The Force Awakens). I'd also be remiss not to mention Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which is, of course, a jewel. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon again pick what fall TV shows they think might last, from Masters of Sex to Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and look forward to some upcoming movies. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson and Barrie Hardymon chat about Aziz Ansari's new series Master of None, available on Netflix. Then they discuss villains of all kinds and why their motives never seem to make sense. Guests: Code Switch's Gene Demby and Slate's Aisha Harris. April 21, 2023 In the new Netflix drama, The Diplomat, Keri Russell plays an ambassador who's thrust into an international incident with massive stakes. Next, they'll discuss pop culture depictions of science what shows get it right and what shows get it very wrong. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes and the PCHH gang talk about whether there's any actual momentum toward more (and more active) female fighters. And I would also encourage people to watch the rest of [director] Gurinder Chadha's filmography, like we don't talk enough about her work. In this episode of Pop Culture Happy Hour, we talk about Blockers and Game Night. Starring Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever, it's the directing debut of actress Olivia Wilde. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon talk about why we watch sports. After a highly successful first season, the Netflix monster mystery returns. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The design was created by Tadao Ando, the designer of this year's Met exhibition "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty." All of the recycled bottles used for the Met Gala decor will be re-recycled for . In this bonus episode, you'll hear Wilde's recent appearance on Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. More recommendations from the Pop Culture Happy Hour newsletter. This week, we remembered Harry Belafonte, looked at Apple Music's new attempt to bring Bach the classics, and got a preview of the upcoming Zelda game.. Here's what the NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour crew was paying attention to and what you should check out this weekend. They'll discuss Taylor Schilling's performance as Piper and the incredibly strong cast of supporting characters. Guest: KJZZ Senior Producer and Daniel Day-Lewis super fan Sarah Ventre. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Newsletter, John Mulaney's 'Baby J' turns the spotlight on himself, 'Succession' season 4, episode 6: 'Living+', In 'Are You There, God?' 'Cats' Is The Dirty Litter Box Of The Soul. In honor of both President's Day and the launch of Netflix's 'House Of Cards,' they also talk about presidents in pop culture and why there's not as many movies and TV shows about presidents as you'd think. She tried to shut down his business and became his nemesis. Once upon a time, a man named John Wick retired from his successful career as an assassin. Which work the best and which are the favorites? ), Morning Edition host David Greene talks with late night radio personality Delilah Rene Luke. We review the bonkers space opera Valerian, a passion project of director Luc Besson. Then, the return of the Regrettable Television Pop Quiz, and, as always, what's making us happy this week. Leaving 'Hamilton' And 'Failing Up' With Leslie Odom Jr. Broadway's original Aaron Burr sits down with host Linda Holmes to talk about his new book, how it feels to hear ugly things about your career, and what he wants to do now that he couldn't before. The Avengers try to keep a space-tyrant from performing cosmic genocide. It's time again for our summer movie preview. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson and Code Switch's Gene Demby talk about the new film Steve Jobs and portrayals of other real and fictional moguls. NPR's Linda Holmes and the rest of the gang discuss the animation, the characters, the voice acting, and even the 3D versus 2D versions. Why is the cancellation of our favorite shows so disappointing? Then, host Linda Holmes talks with WNYC's Sean Rameswaram about Kanye West and his new ablum The Life of Pablo. We're breaking it all down: the winners, the speeches, the songs, why we're mad, and why we're glad. I feel like I don't do a good enough job educating myself on tenant rights and why things are the way they are. And the film recently picked up six Golden Globe nominations. Then, Linda Holmes interviews Joe and Anthony Russo about directing Captain America and many beloved television comedies. Dakota Johnson plays Maggie, an aspiring record producer and Grace's personal assistant. Now, The Goldfinch has been adapted into a movie starring Ansel Elgort, Oakes Fegley, Nicole Kidman, Luke Wilson, Jeffrey Wright, Finn Wolfhard and Sarah Paulsen. I have recently watched the really goofy movie Yes, Madam, in which she has this, like, short '80s power lady haircut. Allyson Riggs/A24 Holmes spoke with the writers in late 2015, at an event hosted by Politics & Prose and the Sixth & I. Dan Pashman from The Sporkful podcast joins Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson for a chat about the eternal question: If you're watching the Super Bowl, what are you eating while you do? Which will be successful and why? Spider-Man's 'Far From Home,' But The MCU Is Far From Over. We've got hit tunes! The broadcast, cable and streaming networks have a lot on tap for the remainder of 2017. In this week's Pop Culture Happy Hour: So what is up with Inception, anyway? Books To Make Your Isolation Feel A Little Less Lonely. They'll also offer some additional graphic novel recommendations. And, as always, What's Making Us Happy this week. When the film's trailer first dropped last fall, Sonic's appearance the legs! All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro joins the panel to disuss This Is Us, NBC's hit family drama. Plus, What's Making Us Happy. You've probably seen it on your Twitter feed, and today we assemble a very special panel to talk about it. Joe is now in prison, convicted of hiring someone to kill an activist named Carole Baskin. What films were loved? Also, why it surprised the panelists by passing the Bechdel test and featuring minimal robot vs. robot action. We've brought some ideas for things to watch that we hope will delight your littlest quarantine companions, and maybe you as well. What book did the fantabulous Barrie Hardymon stumble across at a young age? Pop Culture Happy Hour: Our Super-Sunny Summer Spectacular. Pop Culture Happy Hour is a very special audio experiment in which NPR's Linda Holmes sits down for a chat with some of Monkey See's favorite people about television, movies, and other oddities of popular entertainment. The panel chats about Black Mirror, Netflix's sci-fi anthology series. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR film critic Bob Mondello joins the PCHH roundtable of Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon for a rousing conversation about Oscars. If you've been longing for a cartoon that covers the really important questions like how to manage lust, and how to avoid your embarrassing parents you are in luck. Guest: Librarian Margaret H. Willison. Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson remember writer-director-performer Mike Nichols, who died yesterday at the age of 83. Then it's time for the annual fall television poll--the gang will pick new show they think will survive cancellation. Pop Culture Happy Hour Wraps Up The 2018 Emmys. Big Hero 6, Kids' Movies, Outtakes And Bloopers. 'Ralph Breaks the Internet': Real Great Or Clickbait? Today, we're sharing an edited version of that conversation. First they'll discuss the film Dear White People. hide caption. April 25, 2023 The iconic singer, humanitarian, and actor Harry Belafonte died today at the age of 96. Then they'll suggest some things to do when you're stuck at home, from picking up a new hobby like knitting to catching up on Veronica Mars. That's in part because it's just now going into wide release. Also, traumatic parental costuming decisions and why the holiday has become less scary for kids. Plus, what's making us happy this week. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham, Glen Weldon and Kat Chow talk about the Netflix political drama "House of Cards." Then another entry in Regrettable Television Pop Quiz and Things Making Us Happy, including Judith Krantz, Kung Fu Panda 2, Clem Snide and more. Rocketman is a new biopic about queer rock icon Elton John. We chat about The Good Doctor, ABC's hit medical drama in which Freddie Highmore plays a surgical resident with autism and savant syndrome. I've really enjoyed watching it, in part because I feel like so much of the news about immigrant youth is so dark and terrible. by Linda Holmes. I love just being able to dive into a whole bunch of great new music by people who've really never made music I don't love. Then they'll talk about The Boy Next Door and other erotic thrillers. Plus, what's making us happy this week. NPR film critic Bob Mondello joins us for our annual Oscars Omnibus: We talk the nominees for Best Picture, some of the hottest races, and make some predictions we may regret later. I'm really in love with this Fenne Lily record called Big Picture. Brie Larson stars as a badass space-warrior fighting in an intergalactic war between two alien races. Her new show on HBO is called I May Destroy You. This leads to a conversation about other hard sci-fi space movies like Contact, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Alien. I think the problem with this show is that it couldn't really find its audience, because it ran on Cartoon Network for kids. But first, the backstory Live From The Bell House: Silly Quizzes For Special Guests. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson and Chris Klimek discuss an unlikely Netflix prequel, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day Of Camp. Pop Culture Happy Hour: The Art Of The Memoir And What We'll Have On The Side. Toddler TV: We Recommend Kid-Friendly Shows For Desperate Parents. And that's what makes it compelling. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. Then they'll look back at David Letterman's late night career and share some of their favorite memories. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon, and Chris Klimek discuss Avengers: Age of Ultron, covering everything from the fighting, exploding, and if Thor is really necessary. In the movie a journalist played by Matthew Rhys has a transformative experience with Rogers that reshapes his relationship with his troubled father. Mike Coppola/Getty Images Like what is it like to get addicted to drugs, or sleep with a celebrity, or experience road rage? But with work at home, and kids at home, and everything else going on, you might be busier than ever. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. Roman (Kieran Culkin) really wants this deal to happen, but then again, does he? Pop Culture Happy Hour's 2018 Fall Movie Preview. It traces the evolution of Batman, and argues that his various iterations over the years are a sort of Rorschach test for America's cultural mood. There's the book Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup, the podcast The Dropout, and the HBO documentary The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley. In this episode: Wipeout, Doctor Who, Community, Knight and Day and so much more, including a pop quiz. (Note: This episode original aired on April 6, 2012.). Video game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild drops you into a world of sweeping vistas and challenging weapons, and it gives you a vast area to explore. Along the way, they find themselves in an unexpected situation that challenges their thinking about the permanence of marriage. You can find Ice Merchants on YouTube or also on The New Yorker's screener site. We know you're tired. If you like these suggestions, consider signing up for our newsletter to get recommendations every week. It really took me back to being a teenager and wondering, like, would I ever get to do what I want to do? They'll also briefly weigh in the Oscars. Small Batch: You Guys, We Really Hated The Briefcase. April 18, 2023 In Showing Up, Michelle Williams plays a sculptor preparing to exhibit her work in a small art gallery, even as family and friends complicate her life and steal her focus. Pop Culture Happy Hour: The Golden Globes And Twitter Criticism. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon listen back to see how they did on their 2013 New Year's resolutions and make new ones for 2014. They'll talk about about Steven Spielberg, story structure, the presence and absence of music, and a VIP (Very Important Pigeon). This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon, Margaret Willison, and Code Switch's Gene Demby discuss CBS's Late Show With Stephen Colbert and describes what makes a great talk-show guest. Pop Culture Happy Hour: A Long Day's Journey To Mork And Mindy's House. As a New Yorker, I feel like there are a lot of things that I'm just uninformed about, and one of those things is brokers and broker fees. Plus, we take a moment to remember rock legend Tom Petty, who died Monday at the age of 66. Need A Boost? And basically the setup is, it's like a mockumentary style. You're The Worst & Mixing Comedy and Drama. Guests: Librarian Margaret H. Willison and Sarah D. Bunting, the East Coast Editor of Previously.TV. The movies and the mob have made a winning combination for decades. It's about a whole lot of things, and it's funny, and it's insightful. More recommendations from the Pop Culture Happy Hour newsletter. If you like these suggestions, consider signing up for our newsletter to get recommendations every week. From director Bong Joon-ho, it tells the story of two families, one with a lot of money and one that's just struggling to get by.
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