Then movies about sneezing, countertenors, and a game that will call upon your vast knowledge of famous injuries in pop-culture history. All that plus, What's Making Us Happy this week, including new movies 'Silver Linings Playbook' and 'Anna Karenina. Copyright 2023 NPR. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. Don Johnson? Then, in the age of digital downloads, what kind of pop culture can you still give? This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, the gang is taking some time off. The gang clashes over what's the right criteria in judging the best sitcom. Character Makeovers And Our Summer TV Quiz. What's the function of film ratings--and do they actually work? Small Batch: The X-Files Returns With Kumail Nanjiani. Lavaaaaa! Neglected by the world and beaten down everywhere he turns, Fleck does what any discouraged clown would do: he becomes a menace. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and Bob Mondello discuss Bob and Linda's trip to the Toronto Film Festival. Roma is inspired by Alfonso Cuarn's childhood, and the movie tells the story of Cleo, a nanny and housekeeper in 1970's Mexico City. And what does it take to capture sense of place in a TV show or film, aside from buildings and external details? And now, as the year comes to a close, it's time to give you just a taste of some of our favorite things of the year. I haven't finished it yet. I know it's like the most boomer-y choice I could make, but Murder Mystery 2, guys, if you just want to check out, have a few laughs, and eat dinner on the couch, you will not complain afterwards. Topics include Saturday Night Live, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. They also talk about the evolution of action hero and action movie in general. I really liked comedian Zach Zimmerman's new memoir, with the great title Is It Hot in Here (Or Am I Suffering for All Eternity for the Sins I Committed On Earth)? Sometimes, all it takes to change your life is a cow. : Made in America and a Television Quiz. Oscars Recap, RuPaul's Drag Race, and What To Do When You're Stuck at Home. Here's what the NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour crew was paying attention to and what you should check out this weekend. As widely predicted, La La Land racked up the most nominations, while Moonlight made a strong showing, as did Hell or High Water. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. an episode about Theresa Russell and Sondra Locke. Is the movie a fun popcorn flick or a total bore? Spring is here, but it's been a long winter. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson talk about the aftermath of Jon Stewart's farewell from The Daily Show and what might come next for him and his show. Marvel's Black Panther. In this week's Pop Culture Happy Hour: So what is up with Inception, anyway? This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Barrie Hardymon discuss pop-culture punching bags. 'If Beale Street Could Talk' Brings James Baldwin's Love Story To Life. My other recommendation is the second book by somebody who has made me happy in the past. Get the latest from WBGO right to your inbox: music, articles, events, discounts and more. The Disaster Artist, The Room, and What's Making Us Happy. These two elves are brothers, and they go on a classic quest to find a magic jewel. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes joins Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson and Mike Katzif to discuss their travels to Austin for the SXSW music and film festival What bands were discovered? And listen to Pop Culture Happy Hour on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We've got a few recommendations to keep everybody in the family happy and stave off cabin fever. A New Podcast Explores 'Dolly Parton's America'. Pop Culture Happy Hour: It's Too Darn Hot, Board Games, And More. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon, and Kat Chow partake in a PCHH New Year's tradition. Before you check that one out, we wanted to revisit our conversation about the first film. The 1992 original starred Robin Williams as the genie, and this time it's Will Smith. All that, Plus What's Making Us Happy this week. David M. Russell/HBO Chris Rock, Top Five, And The Art Of The Mixtape. Glen Weldon and All Things Considered host Audie Cornish discuss the first season of HBO's densely plotted science fiction series. 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. hide caption. Captain America: The Winter Soldier and We Say Goodbye to Television Without Pity. Next, they talk about the "he said/she said" song, which encompasses breakup songs, never-ever songs, songs of longing and perhaps a little bit of tormented whispering. Small Batch: Stephen and Linda Face Off On Ask Me Another. Set in the 1950s, it follows a young Black man who sets off with his childhood friend and his uncle to search for his missing father. Then its time for a discussion about how films and movies get the college experience right and wrong. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Game of Thrones won the top awards. Audie Cornish and Stephen Thompson discuss the new project. That, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. This week, the panel discusses Netflix's new wrestling comedy GLOW with NPR's Code Switch Kat Chow. It might remind you of a lot of warm and funny shows about navigating high school. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson and Chris Klimek discuss new Quentin Tarantino film The Hateful Eight. Plus another round of the Regrettable Television Pop Quiz. We have a Dear Prudence advice column. Then, a look at television shows that use music exceptionally well, including Six Feet Under, Freaks and Geeks, Jimmy Fallon and more. And if that's how you feel, imagine what it's like for folks who cover this stuff for a living. 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. Then another round of the beloved Regrettable Television Pop Quiz. Pop Culture Happy Hour: It's Our Summer Movie Preview! 'Taste The Nation': Padma Lakshmi Explores The American Palate. Aisha Harris is a host of Pop Culture Happy Hour. It's also the name of the new movie about him. 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. Mike Coppola/Getty Images Then, the gang talks video games and the new Grand Theft Auto V. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. After that, a new rousing game called "Phil, Favre, or Fortune Cookie." The animated show Steven Universe has told the story of a human-alien hybrid boy and the race of alien women called Gems who've helped raise him on Earth. It's the stylish, mischievous, and sometimes darkly funny thriller A Simple Favor. If you like these suggestions, consider signing up for our newsletter to get recommendations every week. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. Plus Jonathan Franzen's Freedom, Lady Gaga and more. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon talk about Noel Murray's A.V. I always watch cartoons. They'll also check in on some of the other races. Writer Chris Klimek and NPR Music's Daoud Tyler-Ameen join Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson for a discussion of X-Men: Apocalypse. And, as always, 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 a new film about the world of voiceovers and try to figure out how many band members have to leave before it's not the same band. They choose some favorite seasonal episodes from 'Friends' and 'Sports Night.' Here's what the NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour crew was paying attention to and what you should check out this weekend. We're breaking it all down: the winners, the speeches, the songs, why we're mad, and why we're glad. Rhimes chronicles this year in a new memoir titled Year Of Yes. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Glen Weldon and Chris Klimek discuss the latest attempt to turn the Marvel Comics super-team into a blockbuster film franchise. 'Cobra Kai' Is A Surprisingly Good 'Karate Kid' Reboot. Her new show on HBO is called I May Destroy You. There is a web series out called No Borders, Just Flavors! This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson and Sarah D. Bunting chat about Making a Murderer and the true crime genre. In 2017, the #MeToo movement brought to light accusations of sexual abuse and misconduct against powerful people in entertainment. Stars Lana Condor and Noah Centineo are now back in the sequel To All The Boys: P.S. Conversations about op-ed columns are often unproductive, and I was fascinated by this effort to grapple with a recent New York Times op-ed by genuinely writing the note one would write as an editor. **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. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour: Our summer movie season kicks off with an absurdly detailed discussion of Thor, from pecs to family dynamics, plus other movies coming this summer including Captain America, Kung Fu Panda 2 and Bridesmaids. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Tomorrow you'll hear the second half of our show live from the Bell House in Brooklyn, featuring Ask Me Another's Ophira Eisenberg and Jonathan Coulton. As always, we're ready to help you put together your watch list, and prepare for your Oscar pool by giving you some of our own guesses. 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. Next, they declare an "earworm warm" and take a close look at the commercial jingle. This is a comedian, writer, super-talented human of all trades: Lane Moore. Nobody's Fool is a Tyler Perry movie, but maybe more important at the moment, it's a Tiffany Haddish movie. I'm only about halfway through the book, but I've really been enjoying it. Tracee Ellis Ross On 'Black-ish' And 'The High Note'. I had a great time watching The Flop House cover Battlefield Earth in a stream of a recent live show. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon talk about the 2013 Tony Awards and its winners, including 'Kinky Boots' and 'Pippin.' Your support makes this possible. But it shouldn't have. The panel talks about the Guillermo del Toro film about a woman racing to save her not-quite-human true love from the bad guys. Code Switch Co-Host Gene Demby joins the panel for a discussion of the nutty new HBO series The Young Pope, which stars Jude Law. Celebrating Women In Music With Turning The Tables. Once Upon A Time In Hollywood is writer-director Quentin Tarantino's ninth film. On this episode from November 2010, NPR's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Barrie Hardymon discuss pop-culture punching bags. ), The Limitations Of An Anti-Racist Reading List. Bridge of Spies And The Long, Varied Career Of Tom Hanks. the film is directed by Olivia Wilde, who is also an actress known for her roles on House, The O.C., and Tron: Legacy. I'm really in love with this Fenne Lily record called Big Picture. Then, it's time for a quiz all about disguises. In this interview from Bullseye, Esposito talks about the complexity of his characters, his time on The Electric Company and his work on Do the Right Thing. What did not? Then you'll hear a segment from 2011 about the best and worst Christmas music. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon talk pop culture dogs. 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. If you like these suggestions, consider signing up for our newsletter to get recommendations every week. They'll address everything from the meaning of glamour to the age politics amongst drag queens. Also, Linda concocts a quiz on holiday television. What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing And as always, we close with what's making us happy this week. BBC America's cat-and-mouse spy show is a classic genre piece executed very well. 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. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. What do Bohemian Rhapsody, Vice, and Green Book have in common? This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, film critic Bob Mondello, and soon-to-be All Things Considered co-host Ari Shapiro discuss soundtracks, from Top Gun to The Bodyguard. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson, and Glen Weldon make their big predictions for 2012. The dark comedy from director Taika Waititi won the audience award at the Toronto International Film Festival. Family Friendly Crowd Pleasers: Three Things To Stream Your Whole Family Can Enjoy. A new cast of vampires inhabits the FX show. ), Kumail Nanjiani And A 10th Birthday Pop Culture Quiz. On the occasion of the new season of 'Arrested Development,' they'll discuss the trend of binge viewing and the shows they've binge-watched. It's the latest feature from Kelly Reichardt, a director known for quiet, intimate films about isolation, alienation, and community. Specifically, solutions to the problems we're running into entertaining ourselves at home. Wednesday, October 19: Revolution Hall, Portland, OR. The panel tackles Kenneth Branagh's new Agatha Christie remake and picks a few recommendations for when you just want to snuggle under blankets and watch a murder get solved. Guardians of the Galaxy and So Bad It's Good. TV episode titles we could find. Fox canceled Brooklyn Nine-Nine at the end of its fifth season, but much to our delight, NBC picked it back up again. version. It's called Floor Is Lava, it's based on a game played by children, and let's be honest it couldn't be played by anyone else. And basically the setup is, it's like a mockumentary style. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes kicks out the boys, and brings in NPR's Tanya Ballard Brown, Barrie Hardymon and Parul Sehgal for a special edition: It's four women talking about four Girls the new HBO series from Lena Dunham and Judd Apatow. 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. Episode List | Pop Culture Happy Hour Wiki | Fandom All that, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. All Things Considered Audie Cornish and NPR Music's Katie Presley join the PCHH gang for a look at the 2016 SXSW Festival. Muscles! A woman sitting in her car gets a text message. Then they'll look back at David Letterman's late night career and share some of their favorite memories. Hannah Gadsby's Netflix Special 'Nanette' With Kumail Nanjiani. If you came of age in the 1990s, you might know Luke Perry as the rebellious teenage fantasy boyfriend Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210. You'll hear bells in our winter holiday episode of Pop Culture Happy Hour, along with lots of other stuff, as NPR's Linda Holmes and the PCHH gang explore some Christmas specials, some not-particularly-Christmas-y movies that show up this time of year anyway, and -- as always -- the things that are making us happy this week. In 2008, he and Bob Boilen created the NPR Music video series Tiny Desk Concerts, in which musicians perform at Boilen's desk. Parasite won the top prize, the Palme d'Or, at this year's Cannes Film Festival, and it's South Korea's entry into this year's Oscars race.
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