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. It was one of the last games I did play and I remember just being really moved by the story. Batman vs. Superman? Guest: Code Switch's Gene Demby. If you're not yet caught up on the prospects of a WGA strike (which seem to me to be pretty significant), NPR's Mandalit del Barco has a piece that might help. The Tony Awards paid off for The Band's Visit, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the Angels in America revival and a scrappy theater kid named Bruce Springsteen. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. They'll talk about it's extraordinary silliness, its employment of stereotypes, and that unforgettable theme music. 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Joe, He-Man, Sagwa, South Park, Family Guy, Batman: The Animated Series, FOX, American Dad, Momofuku, Sheila E, Prince, Purple Rain, Gravity Falls, Serial, This American Life, Taylor Swift, Aphex Twin, David Rees. The podcast You Must Remember This has had seasons that have covered a lot of stories about the history of Hollywood, but nothing has really pulled me in quite like the previous season, which was called "Erotic 80s," and the current season, which is called "Erotic 90s." I had a great time watching The Flop House cover Battlefield Earth in a stream of a recent live show. 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. HBO's series Watchmen is not strictly an adaptation of the landmark comic book series by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons it's technically a sequel. 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. 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)? This is the question at the center of the marvelous new comedy Knives Out. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson talk about Monday night's three hour premiere of The Bachelor. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Early Oscar Thoughts, 'Idol' Chatter, Party Season. Dwayne Johnson, AKA The Rock, has fought all kinds of things in the movies. Being stalked by a tormentor you can't see is scary enough on its own. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Meryl Streep's Hair Beckons, As Does Dillon, Texas. Guests: Librarian Margaret H. Willison and Sarah D. Bunting, the East Coast Editor of Previously.TV. It wasn't a terribly exciting or unusual Academy Awards telecast until all of a sudden, it made all kinds of history. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon talk about secondary characters and spin-offs. version. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. As with everything we talk about, we didn't want to spoil it for you, so some of its biggest developments went un-analyzed. hide caption. They'll also talk about if you'll be hearing more about the film during Oscar season. It might remind you of a lot of warm and funny shows about navigating high school. It's a time when an ordinary day can be interrupted by everything from an encounter with soldiers to breaking news of violence. Then another entry in Regrettable Television Pop Quiz and Things Making Us Happy, including Judith Krantz, Kung Fu Panda 2, Clem Snide and more. Donald Glover's Emmy-winning comedy returns for second season that includes sharply drawn characters and an appreciation for the problems with success. In 'The Farewell', Awkwafina Grapples With A Family Secret. 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. That makes it a great time to catch up on a couple of surprisingly well-reviewed comedies. 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! You learn about the history of broker fees, and why they exist. And 'Clueless': Austen Translation. Stephen Colbert's Return And Great Talk-Show Guests. Sometimes, all it takes to change your life is a cow. Next they'll talk about Pop Culture rites of passage - movies that helps kids through to adulthood. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. On this week's Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and Trey Graham talk about what they do and don't like in memoirs, and then explore the most suitable of Thanksgiving topics: what goes well with a pop culture turkey. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Emily Thomas (Alycia Debnam-Carey) seeks the truth about her deceased sister Alison in Saint X. In this episode: Wipeout, Doctor Who, Community, Knight and Day and so much more, including a pop quiz. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. This week, we played fantasy barista, listened to some robot tunes, and then finally went outside to stare at some pretty clouds. She is juggling her friends, the boys she's interested in, and plenty of drama at home. Then it's time for the annual fall television poll--the gang will pick new show they think will survive cancellation. They'll discuss where the show might be going from here, why Glen believes having both original creators on board is so important, and which two favorites from public television he imagines when he thinks about their collaborative process. 'The King Of Staten Island': Outer Borough, Inner Mess. 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. Then they'll chat about product placement in pop culture. The series combines the tension of Homeland with the administrative drama of The West Wing which makes sense, given that The Diplomat's creator worked on both shows. Then they'll talk about book to film adaptations. Based on Megan Abbott's book of the same name, Dare Me is a moody thriller about a charismatic cheer coach and the best friends who are at odds over her influence. Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson interrupt our regular scheduled programming to bring you a special announcement. Vrooming Engines Meet Flaring Tempers In 'Ford V Ferrari'. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. So did thanking your parents and going on just a little too long. The panel chats about Black Mirror, Netflix's sci-fi anthology series. Last night the VMAs honored some top songs and artists including Camila Cabello, Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj. Then Pop Culture New Year's Resolutions and Things Making Us Happy. And did Stephen Thompson's first live concert suggest he would one day be a musical tastemaker? Then, they'll chat about Planet Earth II, the BBC nature documentary series that is now airing in the United States. All the other characters are like their neighbors or their friends, and it's really almost like Seinfeld. Then delve in to the world scary movies and horror movies and B-movies. Then a roundtable on what books the gang is reading right now. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon talk about Breaking Bad, touch on how acclaimed works become punchlines, and get a little choked-up as we do a little housekeeping. Guest: NPR White House Correspondent Tamara Keith. 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. Greta Gerwig was nominated for an Oscar for directing 2017's Lady Bird. Then, they shift the spotlight to the stage to talk about the Tony Awards with critics Trey Graham and Chris Klimek. Tomorrowland, Visions Of The Future And The Past. We've talked about a lot of different cinematic universes is on this show, and what is making me happy is the boygenius cinematic universe. The three leads have to get together to fight an evil eunuch who lives underneath the city. Die Hard turned 30 this year. Star Trek vs. Star Wars? All that, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. You've probably seen it on your Twitter feed, and today we assemble a very special panel to talk about it. They'll then use the Sharknado phenomenon as a jumping off point to discuss the concept of so bad it's good. (Note: This episode original aired on April 6, 2012.). Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Girls' Edition, Women's Edition. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Linda Holmes and Margaret Willison chat about why they love audiobooks, and share a few of their favorites. Mary Poppins Returns: Is It A Jolly Holiday? The panel chats about some of their favorite cooking shows including Top Chef, Chopped and Chef's Table. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for MAKERS This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, librarian Margaret Willison helps NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon get on their melacholidays yes, it's okay to have a not-so-merry little Christmas. I believe it came out in 2021, but I bought it and I never got around to reading it. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. hide caption. It was put together by Dan Kois and Aisha Harris in 2016, and Aisha came on Pop Culture Happy Hour to talk about it with us. The team takes a moment to consider the upcoming Oscars in categories big and small. 'Hamilton': Look Around, Look Around, It's On Disney+. Plus, what's making us happy this week. They also talk about Jodie Foster's so-called "coming out" speech and how people are reacting to it. Baby Driver and When Auteurs Meet Film Franchises. Copyright 2023 NPR. It really took me back to being a teenager and wondering, like, would I ever get to do what I want to do? After seven seasons, Shonda Rhimes' roller-coaster of a drama screeches to a final halt as Olivia Pope and the team try to get out of one last scrape and Olivia tries to make it to Vermont. Ask Me Another's Jonathan Coulton and Ophira Eisenberg tackle "Foot or Fight," Sarah D. Bunting and Joe Reid tear into obscure television trivia, Parul Sehgal and Josh Gondelman test their knowledge of world records, and a few audience members help Stephen and Linda answer questions about Krypto the Superdog. You learn about the history of broker fees, and why they exist. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. We Break The Fourth Wall To Talk 'Fleabag'. Guest: Dave Holmes, Editor at Large for Esquire.com. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour: The second half of our December live show, featuring lots of our pals (and one relative) answering questions we like to affectionately think of as bonkers., In One Year, Out the Other: Resolutions And Predictions for 2014. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour: A look at comedian Patton Oswalt's essay at Wired, called "Wake Up, Geek Culture. She co-created the series with Leslye Headland and Amy Poehler. In 2013, Stephen King wrote a sequel. And because so many students are wrapping up their school year and graduating, we thought, what better time to look back at this terrific movie? Pop Culture Happy Hour is in its ninth year, so Linda decided to write a quiz about the ninth seasons of television shows. This week's Pop Culture Happy Hour devotes the first segment to the new Disney movie Tangled. The Great Halloween Candy Debate with Mallory Ortberg. Taylor Swift's Isolation And Artistry Fuel 'Folklore'. I could listen to like four or five seasons of "Erotic 90s" because you're now in the sweet spot of the movies that kind of were coming out when I was developing an interest in film and thinking about film. Alex Kapelman, host of the Pitch podcast, joins the gang for a discussion of what they want and expect from award shows. The latest news and how to stay informed. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Punching Bags And The A Cappella Smackdown (Rebroadcast). In this small batch edition of Pop Culture Happy Hour, Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson wrap up the The 87th Annual Academy Awards. Slate Culture Writer Aisha Harris helped spearhead the project, so she sat down with host Linda Holmes to highlight some of the films on the list. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, the PCHH gang is still taking time off. In Yesterday, Himesh Patel plays Jack Malik, an English singer whose career is going nowhere. Then, they'll discuss the songs that change their lives. Stuck at home, exhausted from streaming all the good TV we can find, looking for distractions, we've all been exploring games for the Nintendo Switch. There's this idea that video game adaptations are awful and can't be done. Television critic Alan Sepinwall joins us for a discussion of the new FX series Legion, which is based on an obscure X-Men character and adapted by Fargo's Noah Hawley. Robot. I strongly recommend this interview with Philadelphia Phillies player Bryce Harper, in which, among other things, he discusses his affinity for the work of the romance writer Elle Kennedy. 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. In our live show from the historic Howard stage, Fred Armisen of Portlandia and former SNL cast member competes in a Halloween trivia quiz and shares with our audience the techno joys that make him happy. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, we talk to comedian, actor and podcaster Kumail Nanjiani about the return of The X-Files a TV show about which he has a podcast. 'Frozen' and the Death of Beloved Characters. Mission: Impossible - Fallout and What's Making Us Happy. Along the way, they find themselves in an unexpected situation that challenges their thinking about the permanence of marriage. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon talk about the Oscar nominations and if there were any surprises in the list. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Twenty years ago, before the Harry Potter movies or the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the movie landscape looked really different. Writer Chris Klimek and NPR Music's Daoud Tyler-Ameen join Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson for a discussion of X-Men: Apocalypse. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Kangaroo On Schoolgirl Violence Erupts On Game Day. We recap the highlights of this year's Grammy Awards, including a sweep by Bruno Mars and memorable performances from Kendrick Lamar and Kesha. We've got baseball! Then a look culture that uses food well and makes us hungry: Chocolate, Ratatouille, The Sopranos, Bridesmaids and more. And listen to Pop Culture Happy Hour on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Then they'll discuss animation, surveying everything from Bob's Burgers to some of cable's darker corners. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Small Batch: A Report From New York Comic-Con. Why are there so many in TV, film and books? Then, it's time for a discussion of clapbacks and feuds recorded live in Chicago with our NPR's Sam Sanders. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Finally, they'll offer a multitude of recommendations for new and longtime romance readers. "Shazam!" Dakota Johnson plays Maggie, an aspiring record producer and Grace's personal assistant. And across what's now a three-film series, he's been having a heck of a week ever since. The comedy came out last summer and it's currently streaming on Hulu and available to rent on demand. 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. The Masked Singer isn't your everyday singing competition. 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. The gang talks about wild cards--performers and creators who are sometimes delightful and sometimes a disappointment. Then the return of the Regrettable Television Pop Quiz and What's Making Us Happy. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. And across what's now a three-film series, he's been having a heck of a week ever since. Next, they'll discuss movie red flags. Now in its third and final season, Picard has brought the old Next Generation gang together for one last mission. 'Veronica Mars' Returns With Melodrama And A New Mystery. Recently, we invited one of our great pals, actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani, to join us for a quiz looking back at 2010. We break down what we are excited to watch, what we think will smash box office records, and what we think will lose millions of dollars. They choose some favorite seasonal episodes from 'Friends' and 'Sports Night.' All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Guy Raz tape the podcast in front of an audience at NPR Headquarters. April 25, 2023 Sam Raimi's 1981 horror movie The Evil Dead became a cult classic, spawning two sequels, a TV series, and a 2013 film that "reimagined" the franchise. Spotify Spring is here, but it's been a long winter. 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. Now, the series has a sequel called The L Word: Generation Q. Then, we take a moment to remember Dolores O'Riodan, the lead singer of the Cranberries, who died suddenly at age 46. 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. 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. And then his ex-wife pops up from time to time and is really angry with him. I feel like with shows that can appeal to adults you don't even have to be that nasty, you can just be funny. Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Veep' Talk And Spoilery 'Cabin In The Woods' Chatter. I am not ashamed to say that Jonathan Rhys Meyers in this movie is an incredibly beautiful man, and I will take a love interest if he looks like that. The Oscars are Sunday night, and while some of the races have clear front-runners, plenty still seem to be up in the air. Girls Strip: Jennifer Lopez Shines In 'Hustlers'. Guest: Chris Klimek. Movie Roundup: The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, And Mother! Guests: Weekend Edition Books Editor Barrie Hardymon and Writer Katie Presley. The isolation sparked her creativity, leading her to write and record an entire new record in collaboration with producers Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner of The National. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Barrie Hardymon look back at the legacy of Parks and Recreation. A woman sitting in her car gets a text message. And what does it take to capture sense of place in a TV show or film, aside from buildings and external details? Then, the return of the Regrettable Television Pop Quiz, and, as always, what's making us happy this week. Also, they talk about pop culture entry points. $#@*! This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon are joined by NPR Code Switch team members Kat Chow and Gene Demby. The 2017 movie It was a massive blockbuster, and became the highest-grossing R-rated horror film of all time. Nick Hornby's 'Funny Girl' And Book Adaptations. 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. 2023.3. The dark comedy from director Taika Waititi won the audience award at the Toronto International Film Festival. But when Prince Harry married Meghan Markle, the audience sat up and took notice. French artist Jordane Saget improvised at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. Finally, the long-awaited return of the Regrettable Television Pop Quiz. Posthumust-We? version, Writers Guild of America calls for a strike, Photos: Regional artists shine at second annual Sonic Springs benefit, 7 bodies have been found during a search for missing Oklahoma teens, Here are all the best looks from the Met Gala 2023, The U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills by June 1, Yellen warns Congress.