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Furious
28 juli 2026 · 23 min
The new Hulu show Furious is a twisty serial killer drama with a sense of humor, but does it hit its mark? Emmy Rossum stars as Alice, a low-level FBI agent on the hunt for a young woman (Lola Petticrew) who’s been targeting prominent men across New York City. Furious will keep you guessing as both women carve their own paths to justice. Lees meer
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TV heavy-hitters get dark in ‘The Beast In Me’
In ‘Task’, Mark Ruffalo pursues his quarry
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The best summer snacks (according to you)
27 juli 2026 · 25 min
There’s plenty to love about summer: Summer music, summer road trips, summer movies. But to enjoy all those things, you have to sustain yourself with summer snacks. But what are the best summer treats of all? We asked our listeners, and we are revealing the results in a game all about summer snacks. (Today’s episode originally ran as a bonus episode for NPR Plus supporters.) Lees meer
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Top 5 Pixar movies, ranked by listeners
Top 10 Muppets, as voted by listenersConnect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:
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Hadestown and What’s Making Us Happy
24 juli 2026 · 26 min
Can’t make it to Broadway? Hadestown: The Musical has you covered. The film adaptation of the Tony-winning hit captures the musical retelling of the Greek tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice. Fans can see the principal original Broadway cast including Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, and André De Shields reunite on the big screen for five nights only. Lees meer
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'Wicked: For Good' will bring you to tears
We debate the best movie musical numbers
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Hot Ones
23 juli 2026 · 18 min
Hot Ones is the YouTube show where famous people answer questions while eating increasingly hot chicken wings. Now host Sean Evans is bringing his wings to Netflix with a series of specials called Hot Ones: Extra Heat. What exactly makes a good Hot Ones guest? On this encore episode, we discuss the show and specifically about possibly the best guest ever, Conan O’Brien. Lees meer
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We debate the best live TV moments in pop culture
What makes for a good book to film adaptation?
We debate the best fictional bandsConnect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:
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Our rules for music festivals
21 juli 2026 · 18 min
Have some people forgotten how to behave at music festivals? Summer is peak music festival season, and that means many of us are braving huge crowds and sweltering heat to see a bunch of artists we love in one place. But is there a decline in social decorum in these concert settings? From using phones to being in the front row to navigating crowds, today we’re sharing personal and passionate takes about music festival etiquette. Lees meer
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The pop culture hill I'll die on
How we handle spoilersConnect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:
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The Hawk
20 juli 2026 · 15 min
Will Ferrell stars as a past-his-prime golfer in the new Netflix series, The Hawk. If you loved watching him play self-absorbed athletes in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby and Blades of Glory, you might be into this too. He reunited with some funny former collaborators like Molly Shannon, Luke Wilson, and Chris Parnell. The Frat Pack vibes are high, but does this old school sports comedy feel fresh or stuck in the past? Lees meer
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‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ is a fun dumb time at the movies
'Stop! That! Train!' goes off the rails in a good wayConnect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:
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The Odyssey and What's Making Us Happy
17 juli 2026 · 26 min
The Odyssey is director Christopher Nolan’s spectacular take on Homer’s epic work – full of gods, monsters, love and very bloody revenge. Matt Damon plays Odysseus, who is trying to get home to his wife and son, played by Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland. But the journey home is not easy, as Odyssey and his crew are confronted with sea monsters, nymphs, whirlpools and cannibals. Lees meer
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'Oppenheimer' looks at the building of the bomb, and its lingering fallout
Ryan Gosling gets serious (and very funny) about saving the planet in ‘Project Hail Mary’Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:
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Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
15 juli 2026 · 17 min
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is a comedy, but it’s mostly a very funny hang. Zoey Deutch plays a small town hairdresser whose fiancee has just had sex with the celebrity on his sex pass list. She's determined to do the same – with Jon Hamm. She sets off to Hollywood to find him and gathers a motley crew along the way. The film was directed by David Wain, also is known for Wet Hot American Summer. Lees meer
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'Jackass: Best and Last' looks back, misty-eyed, at a legacy of mayhem
‘Stop! That! Train!’ goes off the rails in a good way
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Little House on the Prairie
14 juli 2026 · 22 min
You may be familiar with the world of Little House on the Prairie, either through Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved books, or the 1970s TV adaptation. Now, Netflix is once again bringing the Ingalls family to life with a new series. It focuses on earlier in Laura's life in Kansas, where the promise of available land for the family comes at the expense of a local Osage population that's being pushed out. During this time, the Ingalls family must make friends in their local community and deal with the harsh realities of pioneer life. Lees meer
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‘Zootopia 2’ brings back your favorite fun animals — and some pointed commentary
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The Invite
13 juli 2026 · 20 min
What happens when a simple dinner party goes off the rails? That’s the premise of The Invite, a very good new comedy directed by Olivia Wilde. Wilde also stars alongside Seth Rogen as a couple who invite their neighbors over for a meal, played by Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton. And it’s a heck of a dinner party, full of frank talk about sex and its complications. Lees meer
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'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' is a stylish take on spy marriage
In Tina Fey’s ‘The Four Seasons,’ marriage is far from a vacationConnect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:
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Moana and What’s Making Us Happy
10 juli 2026 · 22 min
Moana is back in Disney’s new sort-of-live-action remake, but how far does it go from the original? Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui, appearing in the flesh this time around. Catherine Laga'aia plays Moana, who sets out to save her island, along with her chicken. The film features a new song from Lin-Manuel Miranda, who also wrote songs for the original animated film. Lees meer
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'Lilo & Stitch' brings its fuzzy agent of chaos to the real world
'The Little Mermaid' takes the uncanny valley under the sea
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2026 Emmy Nominations
8 juli 2026 · 27 min
The 2026 Emmy nominations are here. We’re unpacking the record-breaking nominations for Hacks, plus a big day for Widow’s Bay, The Pitt, and The Bear. We’ll also talk about the snubs and make some early predictions of who will win. Lees meer
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Gen Z and the movies
7 juli 2026 · 21 min
Two big horror films, Obsession and Backrooms, just smashed all box office expectations. So much of their success has been driven by Gen Z, which is now the biggest moviegoing demographic. But what makes a movie a Gen Z movie? Today we’re bringing you an episode of NPR’s It’s Been a Minute. Host Brittany Luse talks about this trend with Sam Adams and Reanna Cruz. Lees meer
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In ‘Obsession,’ love hurts. It really, really, really hurts.
'Backrooms' brings YouTube horror to the big screen
Zendaya brings 'The Drama,' we bring the spoilersConnect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:
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A wacky merchandise quiz
6 juli 2026 · 21 min
Everywhere you look, movies and TV shows are teaming up with all kinds of companies to make odd product tie-ins. Green Shrek ketchup. The Handmaid’s Tale wine. Grogu serving boards. Today on the show, we’re playing a game about some very strange brand collaborations. Lees meer
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We fantasy cast 'The Traitors'
Our 15th Anniversary Time Capsule
A Cameo Quiz
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Minions & Monsters and What’s Making Us Happy
3 juli 2026 · 22 min
Minions & Monsters is the newest addition to the Despicable Me franchise, but this prequel set the minions loose in 1920s Hollywood. They naturally become superstars in the age of silent film. But, as talkies take over, they struggle to stay relevant — until one of them ends up conjuring some cute but deadly monsters using a dead wizard’s old spell book. After many films featuring the hijinks of the yellow pill-shaped oddballs, does this minions feature give off any old Hollywood charm? Lees meer
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In 'Toy Story 5,' playtime's over and screentime's in
'The Wild Robot' is grand and gorgeous, with big feelings
Is 'Kung Fu Panda 4' a worthy entry in the fun and thoughtful franchise?Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:
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The Bear
1 juli 2026 · 23 min
Did the final season of FX’s The Bear serve up the perfect last bite or are diners and viewers alike left wishing for more? Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Syd (Ayo Edebiri), and the rest of the kitchen staff are back in action as they face down their final day of service. It’s now streaming on Hulu. Lees meer
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‘Widow’s Bay’ is an island in the scream
We are united in our love of ‘Pluribus’
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The best depictions of the American dream
30 juni 2026 · 33 min
America turns 250 this year. So for this special birthday, we discuss our picks for what pieces of pop culture best depict the American dream, including The Wire, Apollo 13, Grey Gardens, and the spiritual successor to Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car.” Lees meer
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How we handle spoilers
Our 15th anniversary time capsule
We rewatch the movies we loved as teens
Pop culture that changed our mindsConnect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:
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Jackass: Best and Last
29 juni 2026 · 22 min
In Jackass: Best and Last, Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, and the rest of the crew are back for a final round of stunts, pranks, and laughs. The film features new laugh-out-loud bits as well as footage from the franchise’s best clips over its long history. But did Jackass: Best and Last stick the landing or fall just short of a big bang? Lees meer
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‘Stop! That! Train!’ goes off the rails in a good way
In 'Dicks: The Musical', broad jokes, narrow audienceConnect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:
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Supergirl and What’s Making Us Happy
26 juni 2026 · 23 min
Hollywood’s newest Supergirl is kind of a dirtbag — in the good way. Fearless and grumpy, Supergirl (Milly Alcock) sets out on a quest to support a new pal’s revenge journey and to make a point that should be clear by now: Never mess with a lady’s dog. Also featuring David Corenswet and Jason Momoa, is Supergirl a worthy follow up to Superman? Lees meer
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'Superman' takes off and nails the landing
'The Batman' puts the emo in emoteConnect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:
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Great movies we missed
25 juni 2026 · 21 min
There have been some fantastic movies released this year, and we know you can’t see them all. So we’re recommending four recent movies we missed that you should add to your watchlist: The Furious, Tuner, She’s The He, and Heresy. Lees meer
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Fun movies you may have missed
Our favorite movies on Tubi
We debate the best movies to watch on an airplaneConnect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:
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Leviticus
23 juni 2026 · 16 min
You should see the new horror movie Leviticus. Set in a small Australian religious community, it’s about two queer teens that start having feelings for each other. Their relationship touches off a chain of increasingly violent events. It’s both a queer coming-of-age romance and a blistering indictment of gay conversion therapy. Mostly, though, it’s a seriously creepy movie about a demonic entity that knows exactly how to get to you. Lees meer
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'I Saw the TV Glow' is weird and transfixing
'Love Lies Bleeding' is the queer erotic thriller Kristen Stewart fans have wantedConnect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:
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Best Pixar Movies, Ranked
22 juni 2026 · 26 min
Toy Story 5 just hit theaters, so it seemed like a good time to revisit our episode from last summer where we discussed YOUR picks for the greatest Pixar films of all time. Thousands of you voted, and we've got the results. Lees meer
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Nature needs a little help in the inventive Pixar movie ‘Hoppers’
'Turning Red' paints teenage feelings in rich, vibrant colors
'Inside Out 2' is a Pixar sequel worth celebrating
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Toy Story 5 and What's Making Us Happy
19 juni 2026 · 24 min
In Disney’s Toy Story 5, Jessie, Woody, and Buzz are back to confront a new threat – screen time. When their kid Bonnie gets a new tablet called Lilypad, she forgets about the rest of her toys. But Jessie is determined to win Bonnie back, even after a series of events separates them. Toy Story 5 features a familiar and beloved voice cast with Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack reprising their roles. Lees meer
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Olivia Rodrigo you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love
17 juni 2026 · 21 min
Olivia Rodrigo is back blending spikey rock with tender ballads. How do we feel about her evolving sound? Her third album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love is a collection of fizzy, sometimes jagged pop songs about a love that goes amazingly well until it doesn’t. Lees meer
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Taylor Swift re-enters her banger era in ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
Sabrina Carpenter returns with the short and saucy 'Man's Best Friend'
Harry Styles' new album has vibes all the time. Bangers, occasionally.Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:
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Widow’s Bay
16 juni 2026 · 22 min
Widow’s Bay is a spine-tingling blend of horror and comedy you won't want to miss. The buzzy Apple TV series follows a mayor (Matthew Rhys) who is desperately trying to bring tourism to a small island town that might be cursed. The cast includes Stephen Root, Kate O’Flynn, and Betty Gilpin. Lees meer
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A bratty boss gets a dose of his own medicine in ‘Send Help’
‘Lord of the Flies’ gets the Netflix treatment
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Stop! That! Train!
15 juni 2026 · 22 min
The ridiculously fun new film Stop! That! Train! brings the gags-a-minute silliness of Airplane! to the bawdy world of RuPaul’s Drag Race. But does it chug along smoothly or does it veer off the rails? RuPaul stars as the president of the United States who must help save a train from a massive stormaganza. Drag queens Jujubee and Ginger Minj are train attendants aboard the runaway train filled with Drag Race alumni and comedy heavy-hitters who are here to serve looks and bring the shade. Lees meer
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'The Naked Gun' packs jokes on jokes on jokes
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Disclosure Day and What’s Making Us Happy
12 juni 2026 · 26 min
Stephen Spielberg brings aliens back to the big screen in Disclosure Day. But how does his new blockbuster compare to his alien classics like E.T. and Close Encounters of The Third Kind? Our heroes Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor are compelled by something they don’t understand, and there are authority figures trying to keep a huge secret from the public. Lees meer
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‘Jaws’ is still stuck in our teeth, 50 years later
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Summer House
11 juni 2026 · 22 min
Have you been keeping up with all the drama of Summer House? The cast of the Bravo reality series is currently embroiled in a scandal involving Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula, West Wilson and Ciara Miller. We’re unpacking why people in and outside the Bravo fandom can’t stop talking about Summer House, what drives the drama of Bravo, and where the franchise might go from here. Lees meer
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We're taking a chaotic trip to 'Love Island,' babe
'Vanderpump Rules,' 'Scandoval' and a fight that never ends
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Office Romance
9 juni 2026 · 22 min
The new Netflix film Office Romance pairs rom-com veteran Jennifer Lopez with Brett Goldstein in a story about the hazards of falling for your boss. But is the on-screen chemistry there? And how does it fit into J.Lo’s rom-com history? Directed by Ol Parker (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again), the film was written by Goldstein and Joe Kelly, one of the writers he worked with on Ted Lasso. Lees meer
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Scary Movie
8 juni 2026 · 20 min
The horror comedy franchise Scary Movie is back in theaters with a new movie. But does this legacy sequel that parodies other legacy sequels have anything new to say? Helmed by the Wayans Brothers, it lampoons horror tropes new and old amid a flurry of jokes and references, and brings back familiar faces like Anna Faris and Regina Hall. It also introduces a new generation to face the dreaded Ghostface. Lees meer
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‘Scream 7’ takes a weak stab at continuing the franchise
'I Know What You Did Last Summer' gets hooked on nostalgia
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Masters of the Universe and What’s Making Us Happy
5 juni 2026 · 24 min
The new Masters of the Universe movie is packed with Easter eggs for fans of the old 80s cartoon and toys, but does this wannabe summer blockbuster have anything to offer for everybody else? It features big names playing the signature characters, like He-Man (Nicholas Galitzine), Evil-Lyn (Alison Brie), Man at Arms (Idris Elba), and Skeletor (Jared Leto). But the movie also adds a contemporary and comedic comic riff on the story. Lees meer
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In 'Mortal Kombat II,' fatality meets fan service
'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' has high charisma
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Power Ballad
4 juni 2026 · 21 min
In the wonderful new film Power Ballad, Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas play two musicians whose careers haven’t exactly gone to plan – but one song may change that. Rick (Rudd) is a wedding band singer in Ireland and Danny (Jonas) is a former boy band member. They collaborate on a song that Rick wrote a few years ago, but Rick later finds out that Danny is trying to pass off the song as his own. Power Ballad was directed by John Carney, who also made Sing Street and Once. Lees meer
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'KPop Demon Hunters' is a viral smash that crushes the songs
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Spider-Noir
2 juni 2026 · 18 min
Does Spider-Noir get its blend of noir and superheroes right? In the 2018 film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Nicolas Cage gave us a taste of a black and white, film-noir Spider-Man who talked in Dashiell Hammett dialogue. That cameo has spun into a full series that’s streaming on Prime Video. Lees meer
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Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’ is a low-key, low-stakes buddy comedy
In 'The Penguin' a C-list villain gets an A-list series
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Backrooms
1 juni 2026 · 21 min
The new horror movie Backrooms is about some of the creepiest places imaginable: the nondescript, beige-carpeted rooms that populate countless office spaces and discount furniture warehouses. The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as the manager of a pirate-themed furniture store, who, as he discusses with his therapist (Renate Reinsve), discovers a secret labyrinth of backrooms – each with a strange and unsettling design. Directed by Kane Parsons, based on his “creepypasta”-inspired web series, the movie doesn’t have a plot so much as a deeply unnerving sense of place. Lees meer
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In ‘Obsession,’ love hurts. It really, really, really hurts.
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Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed and What’s Making Us Happy
29 mei 2026 · 23 min
The Apple TV series Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed pulls you in almost immediately. Tatiana Maslany plays a newly divorced woman who finds comfort in an online relationship with a camboy, but that comfort is cut short by a frightening incident. As things escalate, every aspect of her life comes under threat. The show also has a colorful cast that features Jake Johnson and Murray Bartlett, with a sharp script that lives up to its hook. Lees meer
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Hilariously caustic 'Big Mistakes' drags Dan Levy into organized crime
‘The Boroughs’ lets a veteran cast shine in a sci-fi monster mystery
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The Four Seasons
28 mei 2026 · 19 min
Netflix’s charming comedy The Four Seasons follows a group of couples whose friendship dynamic is rocked by their mid-life crises. The impressive cast includes Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Colman Domingo, and Will Forte. And while the jokes may not fly quite as fast as they did on 30 Rock, Fey’s comedic sensibilities are written all over it. The Four Seasons just returned for a second season, so we’re revisiting our conversation about the series. Lees meer
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I Love Boosters
26 mei 2026 · 21 min
In the new film I Love Boosters, Keke Palmer is the ringleader of a shoplifting crew that squares off with an unethical fashion CEO played by Demi Moore. It's from the bizarro visionary director Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) and it may be his most delightfully unhinged project yet. Lees meer
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The Boroughs
25 mei 2026 · 21 min
Something is definitely up in the fantastic new Netflix series The Boroughs. Monsters, or maybe aliens? It’s set in a seemingly idyllic mid-century modern retirement community in the middle of the desert, and focuses on a septuagenarian Scooby Gang formed by Geena Davis, Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, Denis O’Hare and Clarke Peters. Lees meer
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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu and What’s Making Us Happy
22 mei 2026 · 19 min
The Mandalorian has made the jetpack-assisted leap to the big screen with the new movie Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. The laconic bounty hunter (Pedro Pascal) and his cute sidekick Grogu are hired by the good guys to do a job for some bad guys. You know what you’re gonna get – creatures, droids, easter eggs, and lots of fights. But, after three seasons on Disney+, will folks go out to the theaters to watch something they’ve gotten to know on their couches? Lees meer
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Stephen Colbert and late night
21 mei 2026 · 17 min
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert comes to an end this week amid a lot of changes in the business and the country. Some of the sources of tension include the economics of late night, the approaching merger of Paramount and Warner Brothers, and President Donald Trump's constant criticism of late-night hosts. But for Colbert's fans, it's the end of a friendly, funny, candid show. So we’re talking about the legacy of Stephen Colbert in late night. Lees meer
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Is God Is
20 mei 2026 · 21 min
You should make sure to check out the new film Is God Is. It’s a kinetic movie about twin sisters (Kara Young and Mallori Johnson) who set out to kill their abusive dad (Sterling K. Brown). It’s an exciting road trip movie akin to Thelma & Louise mashed up with the affecting themes of sisterhood in The Color Purple. The promising feature debut from acclaimed playwright Alesha Harris also features Janelle Monáe, Vivica A. Fox and Erika Alexander. Lees meer
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Nemesis
18 mei 2026 · 20 min
If you’re a fan of the movie Heat, then you might be into Netflix’s new action-packed heist series Nemesis. Co-created by Courtney A. Kemp (Power), it’s about the blurry lines between criminality and the law, and follows an LAPD detective (Matthew Law) chasing an elusive crew of robbers and its ringleader (Y’lan Noel). The show has a lot going on – stylized set pieces, double-crosses, relationship issues, daddy issues – but it all goes down smoothly enough. Lees meer
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Obsession and What’s Making Us Happy
15 mei 2026 · 23 min
The new film Obsession has a familiar setup: A guy makes a wish, wish comes true, and things go bad. But what sets this twisted little movie apart is how bad things go, and the astonishing, terrifying performance of its lead actress, Inde Navarrette. Written and directed by Curry Barker, the film follows a schlubby music store employee (Michael Johnston) who’s in love with his coworker (Navarrette) and makes a wish on a cheap magic gag gift for her to love him. That love soon proves to be the kind that’s jealous, all-consuming and comes with a body count. Lees meer
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Shrek
14 mei 2026 · 20 min
Shrek launched a Dreamworks franchise, won an Oscar, spawned a stage musical, and greatly extended the cultural life of the band Smash Mouth. And it all started with the story of a crabby green ogre, voiced by Mike Myers, who just wants a bunch of fairy-tale characters to stay out of his swamp. The film turns 25 this month, so we are revisiting our conversation about its legacy. Lees meer
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Fun movies we missed
12 mei 2026 · 14 min
One basic truth of the streaming era is that streaming movies come at you fast. So we’re recommending three fun movies that we haven't covered on the show that you can stream at home: Apex, Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, and Thrash. Lees meer
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The Sheep Detectives
11 mei 2026 · 18 min
In the charming new movie The Sheep Detectives, a shepherd (Hugh Jackman) is murdered and the sheep who adored him are determined to solve the crime. The sheep are voiced by an impressive cast including Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Patrick Stewart, and Bryan Cranston. It’s sweet and funny, and quite emotional. It might change the whole way you see sheep and murrrrrrder. Lees meer
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Mortal Kombat II and What’s Making Us Happy
8 mei 2026 · 22 min
Mortal Kombat II brings back more of the unforgettable characters you might have grown up eviscerating. Based on the ultra-violent video game franchise, it centers the story on warrior princess Kitana (Adeline Rudolph) and washed-up action star Johnny Cage (Karl Urban). And of course, there’s fighting. Lots and lots of fighting. Lees meer
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Lord of the Flies
7 mei 2026 · 17 min
You probably read the Lord of the Flies in high school — and now you can watch it on Netflix. It follows a bunch of British schoolboys who get stranded on a deserted island and descend into violent tribalism. Lord of the Flies is made by one of the creators of the Emmy-winning Adolescence, another grim meditation on youth and violence and masculinity. Lees meer
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The best Survivor seasons, ranked
6 mei 2026 · 24 min
Survivor changed the landscape of reality television. Over 50 seasons, the competition has riveted audiences with its complex social strategy, ever-shifting alliances, and many twists. The show has evolved, and fans have debated changes to the game for years. So what’s the best Survivor season of all time? Lees meer
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Hokum
4 mei 2026 · 18 min
In the satisfying new horror movie Hokum, Adam Scott plays a misanthropic writer who takes his parents' ashes to the lonely Irish inn where they honeymooned many years ago. There’s just a few things dampening his stay: surly staff, a local eccentric and a witch haunting the hotel. Hokum was directed by Damian McCarthy, known for making similarly spooky films like Caveat and Oddity. Lees meer
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