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2 weeks ago | 
wrvo.org | Glen Weldon |Stephen Thompson |Liz Metzger |Ronald Young Jr.
Fifty years ago Steven Spielberg's Jaws was released in theaters, kicking off the summer blockbuster phenomenon. And you know a summer blockbuster when you see one: It's a film that's hugely popular and as a result, financially successful, and seen by lots of people. But not everyone has seen every last one of them. Today, we fill in some personal blockbuster gaps, and finally see a movie that absolutely everyone saw, except for us — including Armageddon, Beverly Hills Cop II, , .
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1 month ago | 
npr.org | Linda Holmes |Ayesha Rascoe |Ronald Young Jr. |Hafsa Fathima |Mike Katzif |Jessica Reedy
Josh Harnett's 'Fight or Flight' is just plane bonkers Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1250191974/1269280577" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Josh Hartnett in Fight or Flight. Balázs Glódi/Asbury Park Pro hide caption toggle caption Balázs Glódi/Asbury Park Pro Josh Hartnett in Fight or Flight.
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1 month ago | 
wrvo.org | Glen Weldon |Daisy Rosario |Ronald Young Jr. |Jordan Morris
Thunderbolts* is the latest Marvel movie and this one's a bit more fun than they've been lately. It stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour and emotionally broken super-people who've done some very bad things. Will they manage to put their guilt aside and come together to form a rag-tag team of losers who somehow manage to save the day? Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture Copyright 2025 NPR
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1 month ago | 
npr.org | Glen Weldon |Daisy Rosario |Ronald Young Jr. |Jordan Morris |Mike Katzif |Liz Metzger | +1 more
We saw 'Thunderbolts*' (*and it's pretty good) Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1248664711/1269236568" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Florence Pugh in Thunderbolts*. Marvel Studios hide caption toggle caption Marvel Studios Florence Pugh in Thunderbolts*. Marvel Studios Thunderbolts* is the latest Marvel movie and this one's a bit more fun than they've been lately.
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2 months ago | 
npr.org | Aisha Harris |Stephen Thompson |Glen Weldon |Ronald Young Jr. |Liz Metzger |Lennon Sherburne | +2 more
Pop culture that changed our minds Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1243870140/1269037497" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Regina King in Watchmen. Mark Hill/HBO hide caption toggle caption Mark Hill/HBO Regina King in Watchmen. Mark Hill/HBO At a certain point, most of us settle into a groove with our pop culture consumption.
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Feb 27, 2025 | 
npr.org | Aisha Harris |Glen Weldon |Ronald Young Jr. |Hafsa Fathima |Lennon Sherburne |Mike Katzif | +1 more
'Paradise' gives us Sterling K. Brown, action hero Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1234145478/1267101624" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Sterling K. Brown in Paradise. Brian Roedel/Hulu hide caption toggle caption Brian Roedel/Hulu Sterling K. Brown in Paradise. Brian Roedel/Hulu In the Hulu's twisty drama series Paradise, Sterling K.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
npr.org | Linda Holmes |Aisha Harris |Ronald Young Jr. |Liz Metzger |Hafsa Fathima |Jessica Reedy | +1 more
In the hit Disney film Moana, a girl (Auli'i Cravalho) finally gets her chance to see more of the world. And with a whole new batch of songs, in Moana 2, she's older and has a new purpose. With the help of her chicken, her pig, and her demigod pal Maui (Dwayne Johnson), Moana wants to reunite her island with people from across the ocean. Amazon supports NPR and pays to distribute some of our content. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
slate.com | June Thomas |Ronald Young Jr.
The hosts share the best ways to leave a job and be ready for new opportunities. Choose your preferred player: For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ. If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for a link to finish setting up your feed. Please enter a 10-digit phone number.
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Aug 31, 2024 | 
slate.com | Ronald Young Jr.
Illustrator and podcaster Andy J. Pizza shares the routines and practices that help to direct his creativity. Choose your preferred player: For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ. If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for a link to finish setting up your feed. Please enter a 10-digit phone number.
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
slate.com | June Thomas |Ronald Young Jr.
The hosts discuss the best strategies for shifting between creative endeavors. Choose your preferred player: For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ. If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for a link to finish setting up your feed. Please enter a 10-digit phone number.
