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Then, Linda Holmes interviews Joe and Anthony Russo about directing Captain America and many beloved television comedies. It's about a whole lot of things, and it's funny, and it's insightful. There's a lot to watch and read and hear, but there's also a lot that we're missing--like live sports, concerts, and spending nights out with friends. All Things Considered Host Ari Shapiro joins the gang for a discussion of the new Ghostbusters film and the return of the television thriller Mr. Batman vs. Superman? The Great Halloween Candy Debate with Mallory Ortberg. And, as always, we close with What's Making Us Happy this week. The first half of Season 3 hasn't been nearly as rich as earlier seasons but, as Ted (Jason Sudeikis) might put it: There's still a lot of game left to play. Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Movie Merchandise. That's one of the reasons the new HBO series Lovecraft Country works. Hustlers is based on the true story of a group of women who danced at a strip club together and later drugged and scammed some of their wealthy Wall Street customers. To talk about the PBS institution that celebrates used stuff and how much it may or may not be worth. Guest: Code Switch's Gene Demby, Ryan Coogler's Marvel film, set largely in the richly imagined Afro-futurist utopia of Wakanda, is by turns intimate, immediate and most importantly original. Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon and guest Kat Chow of NPR's Code Switch say goodbye to 2015, and revisit their resolutions and predictions. Unfortunatley the Oscars Omnibus will arrive late in your podcast feeds. the juggernaut, the pop culture monster, the game show to shave your mustache to and then grow it back again. 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. 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. The comedy series What We Do In The Shadows imagines what a slacker reality show might look like if all the roommates were vampires. We'll also make some predictions, so we might help you win your Oscars pool. So I work at Slate. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Hobbits And Food Trucks And Freedom, Oh My! All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. (This episode originally aired on February 16, 2018.). And, of course, 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. Plus, what's making us happy. Sales are surging for books like Ibram X. Kendi's 'How To Be Anti-Racist,' Robin DiAngelo's 'White Fragility,' and Michelle Alexander's 'The New Jim Crow.' This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Margaret Willison discuss Magic Mike XXL. Topics covered: Beyonce, Taylor Swift, John Legend, Let It Go, Pharrell Williams, Chris Pratt, Serial, The Paying Guests, Sarah Waters, Ali Smith, Department of Speculation, David Mitchell, The Bone Clocks, Jacqueline Woodson, Brown Girl Dreaming, What If, Obious Child, Judy Blume, Wifey, Mary Oliver, Chicago, Iron Maiden, Heather Thomas, Trans Am, Sideshow Bob, Van Halen, Saved By The Bell, Split Enz, Pride and Prejudice, The Lorax, Donald Duck, Encyclopedia Brown, Archie Comics, Legion of Super-Heroes, The Flash, Lord of the Rings, Grey Gardens, The King and I, Transparent, Thom Yorke, Ms Marvel, D4ve, Hip Hop Family Tree, The Gigantic Beard that was Evil, The Wicked and the Divine, Trillium, Here, Boardwalk Empire, Into the Woods, The Next Five Years, Peter Pan. Next, they talk pop culture redemption. We're diving into the Oscar-nominated documentaries and foreign language films. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Then, it's time for a discussion of clapbacks and feuds recorded live in Chicago with our NPR's Sam Sanders. In Spider-Man: Far From Home, Tom Holland's Peter Parker deals with the aftermath of Avengers: Endgame by not dealing with it he takes a class trip to Europe, attempting to leave his great power, and his great responsibility, behind. Guest: Mallory Ortberg. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and producer Jess Gitner talk about sense of place on the occasion of NPR moving to its new headquarters. '30 Rock,' Getting Meta, and The PCHH FAQ. The Netflix series Unbelievable brings together a group of actresses including Kaitlyn Dever, Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, Dale Dickey and Danielle MacDonald. Hosted by Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi, the marvelous Hulu series visits immigrant and indigenous communities around the United States to explore food. Starring Merritt Wever and Domhnall Gleeson, Run is part romantic comedy, part thriller, and part road trip. Whodunit? We've just gotten done watching the 62nd Grammy Awards. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson look back at the 2015 Grammys telecast and conclude that it could have used a little more joy. All that plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. (A shorter version of this interview aired on All Things Considered on August 19, 2016.). Taylor Swift was supposed to spend this summer touring with songs from Lover, an album she'd put out last August. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon dive into the winter world of Disney's "Frozen." And no fail, Pop Culture Happy Hour panelists share what's making them happy. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon talk Downton Abbey. Guests: Writer Chris Klimek and Daisy Rosario of NPR member station WAMU. The Eagles won a thrilling victory in the Super Bowl on Sunday night, to the delight of Philadelphians everywhere. Donna Tartt's 2013 book The Goldfinch won a Pulitzer Prize for its story of a boy whose mother dies in a bombing. Guests: Tobin Low and Kathy Tu, co-hosts of Nancy, a podcast from WNYC studios. Keri Russell in the Netflix series The Diplomat. From 'Mork and Mindy' to 'Modern Family,' they'll cite examples of fully fleshed out characters, as well as women relegated as props to their on-screen husbands. 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. Now, the series gets another reset with Evil Dead Rise complete with a new writer and director (Lee Cronin), a new cast (including Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland), and a truly extraordinary amount of blood. Da 5 Bloods was supposed to roll out in theaters this summer; instead, it dropped on Netflix earlier this month. New York Times editor Aisha Harris joins us for a recap. As for the movies, big winners included 1917, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Joaquin Phoenix, Rene Zellweger, Awkwafina, and Taron Egerton. The family decides not to tell the grandmother that she's got only months to live a decision that Billi strongly disagrees with. But never fear, we're here to help. the teeth! 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' Proves That More Choice Doesn't Mean A Better Story. In our first episode, Stephen and Gene talk about '4th and 26,' an NFL play so infamous it has its own Wikipedia page. Jojo Rabbit is already an Oscar favorite. Which work the best and which are the favorites? Terrific! Sarah Coulter/Paramount Plus She texts back the same thing: "RUN." Plus Tomorrow's Rediscoveries. We're excited for a whole bunch of new movies this fall. And We Don't Just Mean Scott Baio! All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Why We Keep Our Friends In A Freezer In The Garage. But it's a special kind of hard for little kids and the people who love them. Dana Hawley/Lionsgate If you like these suggestions, consider signing up for our newsletter to get recommendations every week. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and What's Making Us Happy. And star Taron Egerton doesn't just lip-sync he actually sings. In the new movie Booksmart, two young women about to graduate from high school spend one last night trying to catch up on everything they missed. Plus, what's making us happy this week. I really enjoy Jennifer Aniston out of the usual milieu that she's in. 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. It was one of the last games I did play and I remember just being really moved by the story. And Adam Sandler, when he is bringing it, he really is one of the greats. We Recommend: I think I recommended the If Books Could Kill podcast episode about Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus in this space a while ago, but that's not going to stop me from recommending their episode on Rich Dad, Poor Dad. A New Definition Of Smaug-ness: Movie Sequels And Christmas Music. Guests: film and theater critic Chris Klimek and Brittany Luse, co-host of The Nod. In 'Long Shot', Charlize Theron And Seth Rogen Mix Love And Politics. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Linda Holmes and Barrie Hardymon take a few minutes to discuss the twists and turns of David Fincher's film Gone Girl. Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Smash' Talk And Getting Serious About Reading. 2 and W. Kamau Bell. She is sort of like someone I could see myself, like, meeting at a party not, you know, not the usual brokers I've dealt with. Plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Is talking allowed while watching TV? The movie continues the story of this very wealthy group and their loyal staff. We didn't spoil it for you last week. This time, Woody has to protect a homemade toy named Forky, voiced by Tony Hale. Plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Spy, Melissa McCarthy, Paul Feig, And Other Directors With Their Muses. She is sort of like someone I could see myself, like, meeting at a party not, you know, not the usual brokers I've dealt with. This week, we played fantasy barista, listened to some robot tunes, and then finally went outside to stare at some pretty clouds. April 23, 2023 In Norway, Roman and Kendall try to play hardball with Matsson, but he's more interested in Shiv. Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson remember writer-director-performer Mike Nichols, who died yesterday at the age of 83. PublishedFebruary 3, 2023 at 4:01 PM CST. In fact, he envisions the leader as his imaginary friend. Then Stephen Thompson explores reading The Hunger Games! When Big Little Lies came to HBO, it boasted a cast full of stars: Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Zo Kravitz and Laura Dern. Copyright 2023 NPR. hide caption. Chris Rock, Top Five, And The Art Of The Mixtape. Then it's time for another round of the Regrettable Television Pop Quiz. They'll discuss the commercials they loved and hated, Beyonce's halftime show and the blackout. We talk about the show's broader mission statement, the new Fab Five, and how thoroughly the world has changed since the first iteration of the show went off the air. Then they'll dive into a summer movie preview, discussing the big ones, the less big ones, the ones we expect to love, the ones we kind of dread, and many, many sequels to come. Typecasting, Tony Soprano And The Chicken Dance. 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. When the film's trailer first dropped last fall, Sonic's appearance the legs! Code Switch's Kat Chow joins us for a chat about the Netflix series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and and the line between inspired and derivative when it comes to culture. In 2016, Phoebe Waller-Bridge presented the world with Fleabag. And lastly, What's Making Us Happy this week including the Green Bay Packers, the Canadian television drama Intelligence, 'The Help' and more. 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. More recommendations from the Pop Culture Happy Hour newsletter. 'Yesterday' Imagines A World Without The Beatles. From Looney Toons, Pee Wee, Weird Al, Super Chicken and Muppets to opera, books, comics and more! Then they'll chat about the recent discussions about public radio voices, and broaden the conversation to the variety of voices you hear on the radio. He will not not do something no matter what it is. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes and the gang talk about the new James Franco film '127 Hours' and what might and might not keep us from seeing it. They'll go through a few of their favorites from past to present and ask why the jingle has gone the way of the dodo in recent years. I have recently watched the really goofy movie Yes, Madam, in which she has this, like, short '80s power lady haircut. April 19, 2023 Keri Russell plays a new ambassador to the UK in The Diplomat, a Netflix series that finds suspense and excitement in problem-solving and good work and a very complex marriage. 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. Then the gang make their picks for new fall television shows they're championing sight unseen and will be periodically watching throughout the season. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Stephen Thompson sits down with his fellow NPR Music Editor Jacob Ganz for a chat about Taylor Swift's new album titled 1989. Stephen will soon be the father of a teenager, so they'll take a look at how teens are portrayed in popular culture. Guest: Audie Cornish. You learn about the history of broker fees, and why they exist. Seamless, Or Only Sew-Sew? They'll discuss the predictable victories and the new shows they wish would receive recognition. In this series they insist on calling an experiment, couples sit in separate cells that they call pods, where they can hear each other but not see each other. But why not share another favorite old show? But it's also just a genuine joy to watch Michelle Yeoh square up against and with Maggie Cheung and Anita Mui, these like icons of Hong Kong movies. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. I've got two books that are making me happy. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon talk about their favorite moments and performances of 2012 in their very first live show. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon ponder a question that seems to come up over and over again: Is culture really worse than it's ever been? And as you'd imagine, it's a doozy. 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. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon talk pop culture dogs. Then they'll talk about book to film adaptations. This week: Bend It Like Beckham, Review, and the Criterion Channel's "Starring Michelle Yeoh" playlist. Plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. Guest: NPR Arts Desk Correspondent Neda Ulaby. Pop Culture Happy Hour: The Menace Of Laughter And A Life-Saving Allergy. And the hook is that Erskine and Konkle play versions of themselves as kids, awkwardly surrounded by actual tween actors. And this time, the King and Queen are coming for a visit. Actress Judith Light talks to host Linda Holmes her roles as Shelly Pfefferman on Transparent, Angela Bower on Who's The Boss?, and Karen Wolek on One Life To Live. Florence Pugh plays a young woman who tags along with her awful boyfriend and his pals to a remote Swedish village as they enact their bloody rituals. This week's show takes a look at an emerging awards contender in the acting categories: I, Tonya, the semi-mockumentary retelling of the life of Tonya Harding, controversial figure skater. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. Too Old For Youth Culture and Our Favorite Toys. First, panelist Glen Weldon explores hard science fiction. **Pop Culture Happy Hour's 200th Episode - Live Recording! 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. Is the movie a fun popcorn flick or a total bore? We discuss how both films work as Jane Austen adaptations. We review the bonkers space opera Valerian, a passion project of director Luc Besson. The Godfather, Goodfellas, The Departed and that's on top of television projects like The Sopranos. They also talk about the future of pop culture. I'm not sure it's all that good, but I do think she has some fascinating moments, and if you watched Candy on Hulu, you might find the compare-and-contrast fascinating. The Netflix plan to take over television has extended to dating shows for a while. How should we store stuff? 'Last Christmas' Might Warm Your Heart, Or Not. There are plenty of binge recommendations out there if you find yourself with a lot of free time in isolation. Then they'll reveal some of their most beloved and reviled pieces of movie merchandise. Then, Linda gives a roundup of what she learned and saw at the Television Critics Association press tour, which gives critics a first look at fall television. Plus: Wonder Woman, football stars, the Old Spice Man, and lots more. Then they'll discuss Marvel's Ant-Man, starring Paul Rudd. hide caption. They have no choice but to retreat to the small town they bought as a joke. Plus, What's Making Us Happy this week. Guests: NPR Music's Rodney Carmichael and music writer Katie Presley. (A shorter version of this interview aired on All Things Considered on April 6, 2016.). Toddler TV: We Recommend Kid-Friendly Shows For Desperate Parents. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Pop Culture Happy Hour: It's Too Darn Hot, Board Games, And More. In 'The Farewell', Awkwafina Grapples With A Family Secret. I have to say, I enjoyed the first one. Hulu's new series The Great bills itself as "An Occasionally True Story." It is beautiful, and kind, and delicious. That's why we love our pop culture serotonin the stuff we watch, read and listen to that boosts our mood and makes us feel better. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. All that plustalk a little about Oscar parties and other pop-culture competitive events and Things Making Us Happy This Week. The Emmy-award winning series Breaking Bad chronicled the transformation of Walter White, a mild-mannered high school chemistry teacher played by Bryan Cranston, into a ruthless and deadly crystal meth kingpin. Stan Lee helped create some of the most indelible comic book characters in American popular culture, including Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, and Black Panther. : Checking In With 'Project Runway'. We've got baseball! 'Jojo Rabbit': Should You Go, Or Waititi To See It? This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon talk live TV in anticipation of the live "Sound of Music" and their very own live PCHH show. The panel chats about the new Wes Anderson film Isle of Dogs, a stop-motion-animated film about loyal dogs exiled to a lonely island. Topics Covered: Interstellar, Christopher Nolan, Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chatain, Bill Irwin, Casey Affleck, Michael Caine, Steven Spielberg, Inception, The Abyss, Alien, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Signs, Event Horizon, Silent Running, Elysium, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, The Forever War, Kip Thorne, Gravity, Star Wars, Jodorowsky's Dune, T-Pain, Tiny Desk, Internet Arcade, Serial, This American Life, The Emperor's New Groove, David Spade, Ertha Kitt, Patrick Warburton, Tempist, Battle Zone, Dig Dug, Frogger, Three Stooges. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and Bob Mondello discuss the wrestling drama Foxcatcher. I think it is focusing on: "What are we left with morally when the world ends?" 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. 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. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Timothe Chalamet plays Nic Sheff, who's addicted to crystal meth. The BFG and The Great British Baking Show. We Break The Fourth Wall To Talk 'Fleabag'. Should they not exist? I would also say one of the things the show does really well is not trying to humanize young immigrants what it's doing is celebrating them and showing the ways that immigrants enrich our culture and the beauty and warmth and love and great flavors of it. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. But it also throws in some beasts and ghosts and bloody battles because after all, it's still horror. Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, and Glen Weldon discuss three recent releases then look back at their summer box office predictions. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Scott Pilgrim And Our Great Big Blind Spots. Then, a talk about the things in popular culture made "Just for Us" opera, Jerry Maguire and Dr. Horrible. by Linda Holmes. Why are there so many in TV, film and books? Pop Culture Happy Hour: Replacing Zombies And James Franco, Mountaineer. The world of politics is not pretty, even in high school. We chat about The Good Doctor, ABC's hit medical drama in which Freddie Highmore plays a surgical resident with autism and savant syndrome. 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. Atlanta, GA 30318 'Big Little Lies' Returns For A 2nd Season. I watch it on the app Boomerang. If you're not listening to the If Books Could Kill podcast, which is a take on terrible airport books through the years and hosted by Michael Hobbes (also of Maintenance Phase) and Peter Shamshiri (also of 5-4), I really recommend it. Plus, what's making us happy this week. John Mulaney talks about his "star-studded intervention" in his new special. And listen to Pop Culture Happy Hour on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. And she plays a good cop who is paired up with a bad lady cop from Scotland Yard. Pop Culture Happy Hour: The State Of Comedy And Fascinating Failures. Michelle Yeoh, winner of the Best Actress in a Leading Role award for Everything Everywhere All at Once at the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, Calif. Mallory Yu recommends The Criterion Channel's "Starring Michelle Yeoh Collection." Kayla Day, played by Elsie Fisher, is a middle-schooler who gives pep talks on YouTube and yearns for friends she can talk to. hide caption. 'Succession': Mogul Money, Mogul Problems. We're here to fill you in on everything you need to know about the 2018 Emmys. NPR Music's Daoud Tyler-Ameen joins the panel for a discussion of the new film Dunkirk, Christopher Nolan's World War II epic. Within the last couple weeks we've had a couple of really fantastic records by singer songwriters making soothing, thoughtful, really interesting and compelling and beautiful music that seems very soft on the surface, but digs deep the closer you listen. 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. And the broker is really funny. And if you're not watching it, you're missing out on a lot of high-quality scheming. And she plays a good cop who is paired up with a bad lady cop from Scotland Yard. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Linda Holmes and Barrie Hardymon of NPR's Weekend Edition about the book that was, for most of her life, Harper Lee's only published novel. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Then they'll take a look at the briefest of acting triumphs: the cameo. She was a gifted pop singer, gospel singer, R&B singer, and even opera singer. Teresa Xie is a reporter who specializes in media and culture writing. Here's Some Pop Culture Serotonin. 1917 is directed by Sam Mendes and follows two young World War I soldiers who are sent on a dangerous mission to deliver a crucial message. Then they chat about voice acting, from cartoons to translation to video games. The team takes a moment to consider the upcoming Oscars in categories big and small. Recently, we invited one of our great pals, actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani, to join us for a quiz looking back at 2010. The Avengers try to keep a space-tyrant from performing cosmic genocide. On this week's Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon and Stephen Thompson get a visit from frequent Monkey See contributor and book club vice-president Marc Hirsh, who chats with the gang about the state of the network sitcom with shows like Community and Running Wilde. It's also co-created by the creator of the game themselves. Parks and Recreation and Better Call Saul. ', Out Of Season Entertainment And A TV Quiz. On this week's Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes along with Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson and Trey Graham are joined by pop culture critic and boxing expert for a lively discussion about robot boxing, regular boxing and the new film Real Steel. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Also Mira Nair's work and how important they were in breaking boundaries for female directors, and female directors of color. We take a moment to celebrate Perry's contributions to pop culture. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, we revisit an episode from summer 2012. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. Sex Comedies And Marshmallow Peeps (REBROADCAST), This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, the the gang takes some time off due to a perfect storm of illness and SXSW preparation. But do the changes they make to the story and the songs improve on the original? Stephen and Glen faced off against one of our favorite podcast teams, Brittany Luse and Eric Eddings of The Nod. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson and Mike Katzif chat about the Netflix animated series BoJack Horseman. What she's talking about, yes, it's erotic '90s, it's the way that sex was playing out in film at that time. That's in part because it's just now going into wide release. The Netflix film is based on a series of comics by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernndez, and Rucka wrote the screenplay. And her focus is not helping you find love. And then The Heroic Trio, which also features Maggie Cheung and Anita Mui. Guest: Pop Culture Happy Hour producer emeritus and Ask Me Another producer Mike Katzif. Joe is now in prison, convicted of hiring someone to kill an activist named Carole Baskin. The 2019 Grammys Were Better Than We Expected. Aisha Harris is a host of Pop Culture Happy Hour. Linda sights Marlon Brando in Guys and Dolls as a prime example--he may embody Sky Masterson, but unfortunately he can't sing. Fargo, a Farewell and Pop Culture Breadcrumbs? All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and Petra Mayer talk about FXX's 'Every Simpson Ever' marathon. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson talk about the highlights of this year's VMAs, which featured memorable performances from Nicki Minaj and Beyonce. Does endless coverage of an entertainer's personal life affect our enjoyment of said entertainer's work? In One Year, Out the Other: Resolutions And Predictions for 2015. Parisa Taghizadeh/Focus Features And, as always, What's Making Us Happy this week. Live At The Sixth & I: Takeaways From 2014 And Pop Culture Firsts. I think a lot of apocalyptic or dystopian dramas revel in the societal decay and the brutality that an apocalypse would bring. Rascoe's White House coverage has included a number of high profile foreign trips, including President Trump's 2019 summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Hanoi, Vietnam, and President Obama's final NATO summit in Warsaw, Poland in 2016. SXSW Discoveries and Pop Culture Geography. The movie just still works so well. We discuss the sun-drenched Scandanavian creepiness. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. Then you'll hear a segment from 2011 about the best and worst Christmas music. song of the same name. 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