Guests: NPR's Mallory Yu and Code Switch's Kat Chow. The action of this animated sequel, which picks up where The Incredibles ended 14 years ago, is fresh and inventive, but the laughs aren't. 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. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. First, NPR Editor Barrie Hardymon joins the panel for a discussion about Jane the Virgin. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon chat about the reality television show King of the Nerds. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Meat Dress, '90s Sitcoms And The Dog Bed Of Repose. Then, a few things that we are thankful for this Thanksgiving, be it YouTube, Aquaman or receiving gifts. Bill Hader stars as a depressed hit man who wants a fresh start in acting but can't seem to get one. Allyson Riggs/A24 Then they'll talk about high school required reading lists: the books they had to read, the books they wanted to read, and what it all means as adults. David M. Russell/HBO This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Glen Weldon and Stephen Thompson celebrate the arrival of summer with their summer reading lists, favorite signals that the season has arrived, and the music that keeps them company in the heat. I'm only about halfway through the book, but I've really been enjoying it. The three leads have to get together to fight an evil eunuch who lives underneath the city. Mary Tyler Moore died Wednesday at 80 years old. Guest Chris Klimek dissects his recent article on why it's so difficult for a new Christmas song to enter the pop culture canon. Then they'll examine the long and varied career of Tom Hanks. But wouldn't it be surprising if they did? Bob Odenkirk stars as a suburban dad with a secret identity in Nobody. Then a look at the best television guest stars, who should be caset and who we want to see again. 'Central Park': A Musical Drawn To New York. A new cast of vampires inhabits the FX show. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and guest Barrie Hardymon talk about the nature of suspense, from Hitchcock films to Ben Affleck's 'Argo.' First, a discussion of Baby Driver, Edgar Wright's fun new action film with Code Switch co-host Gene Demby and It's Been a Minute host Sam Sanders. In this chapter, director J.J. Abrams attempts the almost impossible by trying to bring all this in for a landing. Now, she's back in Birds of Prey. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Indefensible Positions, Stunt Casting And Cowboy Roy. Guest: All Things Considered Film Critic Bob Mondello. Then a recap of videogames including a fighting game that have everyone out for bloodlust. Is talking allowed while watching TV? Keri Russell as Kate Wyler, an ambassador with a lot of experience. This year marks 20 years Delilah has been taking calls and making song dedications. 'Doctor Sleep': Is This Sequel Equal To 'The Shining'? This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Monkey See's Linda Holmes and the gang revisit and reconsider their Pop Culture Blind Spots, from Tolkien to Modern Family to Friday Night Lights. **Pop Culture Happy LIVE: The Oscars Omnibus Featuring Bob Mondello**When: Tuesday February 17th, 2015 at 7:00pmWhere: Studio 1, NPR Headquarters, 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002Tickets go on sale February 3rd at 12PM ET at events.npr.org. When I'm trying to watch a movie these days, my brain has to be completely shut off all the way. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom takes a bizarre but not unwelcome left turn. She still works with her father, she's still in love with reformed bad boy Logan Echolls, and she still has a one-liner for nearly every occasion. They just need a van, a map, and their mom. Sam Sanders (NPR's It's Been A Minute) joins the panel for the Regrettable Television Pop Quiz, in which the gang shares their knowledge about trashy television of the past and present. While you may have wrapped up your Hanukkah celebrations, we wanted to share a conversation about the role that Hanukkah plays for kids and adults, and some of the pop culture that surrounds it. It's just been a joy for me to watch, and I hope a lot of people get to check it out and live that joy as well. The mega-franchise Star Trek has produced a slew of movies and ten different TV series the latest of which is a brand-new animated comedy called Star Trek: Lower Decks. Twenty years ago, before the Harry Potter movies or the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the movie landscape looked really different. Jeopardy! What she's talking about, yes, it's erotic '90s, it's the way that sex was playing out in film at that time. Ryan Reynolds once again assumes the role of a deadly mercenary who makes many references to various pop culture properties while disemboweling folk a lot. And the broker is really funny. Then, host Linda Holmes talks with WNYC's Sean Rameswaram about Kanye West and his new ablum The Life of Pablo. What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and Schitt's Creek is a Canadian comedy from the minds of Eugene Levy and his son Daniel follows a wealthy family that falls on hard times. Then, they shift the spotlight to the stage to talk about the Tony Awards with critics Trey Graham and Chris Klimek. Linda and Petra talk about what it's like at BEA and give us a peek at what books we can read later this year. What do shows do to reinvigorate themselves and last a long time? All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. They reunited in 2003 for Bad Boys II, and now, almost 17 years later, they're back in Bad Boys For Life. Writer Chris Klimek and NPR Music's Daoud Tyler-Ameen join Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson for a discussion of X-Men: Apocalypse. Guest: Chris Klimek. by Linda Holmes. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon, and Chris Klimek talk about Chritopher Nolan's space adventure, Interstellar. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. Celebrating Women In Music With Turning The Tables. Created by Marta Kauffman and David Crane, Friends was little more than a bunch of pals who hung out, dated and broke up with each other and a variety of guest stars, and had unrealistically large apartments. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon discuss the funerial feeling at the Emmys and delve into the world of one-hit wonders. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Linda Holmes talks with Chris Klimek about Furious 7, the latest movie in the Fast and the Furious franchise. 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. Then they'll defend some Pop Culture Punching Bags, among them The Monkees, Billy Joel, the Kardashians and the so-called movie flop 'John Carter.' And, as always, What's Making Us Happy this week. An influx of guests discuss Green Lantern, the differences between the movie version and the live theatre version of Stephen Sondheim's Company and more. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon ponder talk about 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.' I think a lot of apocalyptic or dystopian dramas revel in the societal decay and the brutality that an apocalypse would bring. Small Batch Special Announcement: Pop Culture Happy Hour LIVE at the Sixth & I. Stephen Thompson and Linda Holmes sit down for a quick programming update. When her friend Khalil is killed by a police officer, she's forced to reconcile these two very different parts of her identity. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. It's Too Darn Hot, Board Games, And More (REBROADCAST), This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and Trey Graham are joined again by Barrie Hardymon to ask exactly how hot would it have to be outside before you'd see a movie like 'The Smurfs' just for the air-conditioning? The large cast is reunited, from sharp-tongued dowagers to scheming butlers. Then, they revisit some of the things they covered earlier in 2016big blockbusters and box office flips, TV shows that might survive cancellation, and a Broadway phenomenon that continues to dominate the culture. The dancers are acrobatic, artistic and independent. Live Shows and the Return of Regrettable Television. Books To Make Your Isolation Feel A Little Less Lonely. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Fall Television, With Donald Trump And Zombies. by Linda Holmes. Murphy has gathered another of his impressive casts: Ben Platt, Gwyneth Paltrow, Bob Balaban, Bette Midler, and of course Jessica Lange. Mindy Kaling And Emma Thompson Team Up In 'Late Night'. Harry Belafonte in a scene from the 1959 film Odds Against Tomorrow. First, All Things Considered host Audie Cornish helps us figure out when to quit a television show and when to stick it out to the bitter end. I was going to talk about Bend It Like Beckham. You may not have needed another streaming service, but last week, one came along anyway. We recap the highlights of this year's Grammy Awards, including a sweep by Bruno Mars and memorable performances from Kendrick Lamar and Kesha. by Linda Holmes. But it also has a lot to do with sexism more generally and what was happening with actors and actresses. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon talk about the Golden Globes, Ricky Gervais' non-controversial controversial hosting, the state of awards shows and the nature of fearlessness in comedy. 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. I feel like if you rent an apartment in New York, it's probably worth a listen. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes is joined by Glen Weldon, Trey Graham and Stephen Thompson for a chat about the Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard horror movie 'Cabin In The Woods,' and as expected, they inevitably spoil some of the films plot twists, so beware if you have not seen it! There has already been a Hulu take on the true-crime story of Candy Montgomery, who famously killed a friend of hers with an ax. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 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. Which work the best and which are the favorites? (Note: This episode original aired on July 22, 2011. Globes, Oscars, And Who Are You Calling A Snub? **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. Jodie Foster's Accent, Fall TV, And Other Masterpieces. Taylor Swift's Isolation And Artistry Fuel 'Folklore'. On the Books: An All-Book Edition Of Pop Culture Happy Hour. Today we look at three ways of telling the same story. Guest: Bim Adewunmi, senior culture writer at Buzzfeed and co-host of the Thirst Aid Kit podcast. Then, Lady Gaga's meat dress, small-press comics and their devotees, the wisdom of meeting those you admire, the charms of Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, Friends and Seinfeld. Late Night Beyond the Jimmys: 'Patriot Act' and 'Busy Tonight'. 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. NPR Music's Daoud Tyler-Ameen joins the panel for a discussion of the new film Dunkirk, Christopher Nolan's World War II epic. All that plus 'What's Making Us Happy This Week?' This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Barrie Hardymon, and Margaret H. Willison discuss books they're looking forward to reading this fall. But two major news events cast shadows over the ceremony: the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, and a scandal inside the Recording Academy which includes allegations of vote rigging and sexual misconduct. He died Monday. Code Switch's Gene Demby joins the panel for a discussion of the state of the sequel and why we decided not to go deep on Independence Day: Resurgence. Don Johnson? ), Arcades, Nose Putty, And Lisbeth Salander's Parents. All that, Plus What's Making Us Happy this week. series, You Must Remember This podcast, and Fenne Lily's new album. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. Guest: NPR Film Critic Bob Mondello. Atlanta, GA 30318 Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Then, a few weeks ago, Code Switch's Gene Demby joined us in the greatest city of the world so we could finally be in the room where it happens. Sarah Weinman wrote a very good piece last weekend about truth and true crime, and even if these seem like well-covered topics, give it a read she's one of the genre's real experts and enthusiasts. They'll also share their favorite film of the year. First, you'll hear an episode of Code Switch that explores how comics are used as spaces for mapping race and identity. There's this idea that video game adaptations are awful and can't be done. She began her professional life as an attorney. They'll talk about how Lisa Kudrow's turn as Valerie Cherish isn't a depressing take on a middle-aged actress, why the show shares DNA with The Office and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and why Paulie G is the worst villain on television. Sarah Weinman wrote a very good piece last weekend about truth and true crime, and even if these seem like well-covered topics, give it a read she's one of the genre's real experts and enthusiasts. He gets divorced because one of the prompts is what is it like to get divorced? Favorites, Even Without A Festival: The Music Of SXSW. From Black Panther, to Crazy Rich Asians, to the viral moments you might have missed, we are rounding up our fifteen favorites of the year. Just want to say that on the record. Margaret H. Willison and Daisy Rosario join the panel for a discussion of the return of Gilmore Girls that's now streaming on Netflix. 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. I don't play video games anymore, but back in the day, I was a heavy videogame person. We Needed 'Floor Is Lava' Right Now, And You Might, Too. What's Making Us Happy: A Guide For Your Weekend Watching, Listening They'll chat about how they discovered the genre, what kind of romances they like, and romance fandom. They've dropped "For the Straight Guy" from the title, reflecting the retooled makeover series' updated, and slightly broadened, mission. Homeland and Modern Family were big winners, but why did the night contain no real surprises? 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. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon are joined by NPR Code Switch's Gene Demby. April 29, 2023 In 1970, Judy Blume published the story of one girl, at one moment, with one group of friends, who experiences early adolescence in a way particular to her. Guest: Writer Meryl Williams. ), The sixth season of HBO's Game of Thrones showed a real evolution in the way the show portrays women and in the season finale, several female characters ascended to power. Do books, movies and television accurately capture the pain of adolescence-- or exaggerate teen angst? To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. On this week's Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's round-table podcast, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson talk about Rebecca Black, the lesser-known works and deep cuts of Elizabeth Taylor, the things we once loved and no longer love, and the things that are making us happy this week including Karl Pilkington, Dancing With the Stars, House of Cards on Netflix and more. We just spent three hours watching the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, which are never really about awards so much as moments: big performances and the memes and soundbites we may or may not remember for years to come. We'll also make some predictions, so we might help you win your Oscars pool. Pop Culture Happy Hour: The Barbecue Smackdown And Other Local Interests. A Hit Novel Comes To The Screen With 'Normal People'. They'll also offer some additional graphic novel recommendations. Now, CBS All Access has brought the anthology series back in a new incarnation. In September 2017, host Linda Holmes and Gay sat down at the National Book Festival in Washington D.C. Then, Linda chats with Latino USA's Daisy Rosario about the Gilmore Girls reboot. I re-watched it, it's on Disney+, and it just made me so happy. On this episode from November 2010, NPR's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Barrie Hardymon discuss pop-culture punching bags. What has Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, menswear looks, mysteries, and YouTube's most cheerful mom? Anchored by Woody the sheriff, voiced by Tom Hanks, they're central to the story of Pixar. They also briefly discuss the "underwhelming" Tony Awards. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and special guest Chris Klimek open up, spilling the movies, songs and various other ephemera that make them cry. 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. it was sort of like the male version of Bend It Like Beckham. NPR's TV critic joins the gang for a look at this year's Emmy Awards. In this episode of the Giant Foam Finger, Stephen Thompson and Gene Demby discuss the recent controversy over an athlete's decision to return his children's participation trophies. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon are joined by NPR movie critic Bob Mondello to talk about movies and awards season. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon devote the whole show to the Academy Awards and run through all nine Best Picture nominees. 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. Then they'll discuss pop culture they take seriously--has someone's response to something you loved hurt your feelings? ), SXSW Wrap and Songs That Changed Our Lives. 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)?
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