This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson and Code Switch's Gene Demby talk about the sketch comedy show Key & Peele. 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. To The Moon and Back With Ryan Gosling In 'First Man'. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. The three leads have to get together to fight an evil eunuch who lives underneath the city. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson, and Glen Weldon make their big predictions for 2012. And listen to Pop Culture Happy Hour on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, and Stephen Thompson talk about the HBO miniseries Show Me a Hero. This time out, the great Olivia Colman steps into Claire Foy's sensible brown shoes as Queen Elizabeth. Guest: Aisha Harris, Pop Culture Happy Hour All-Books Edition: Volume 2. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Homebound Culture And Quitting To Win. Sign up to receive GPB Event announcements via Email. What looks awful and what looks interesting? The ending landed on me. And the broker is really funny. 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, Trey Graham and Stephen Thompson discuss things we were terribly wrong about at first glance but grew to love including Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Buffy, and even Shakespeare. Plus, Minions opens this weekend, so the gang decides to talk about pop culture critters, including Ewoks, Gremlins, and and more. an episode about Theresa Russell and Sondra Locke. Now, she's back in Birds of Prey. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. First Man tells the story of Neil Armstrong's life in the decade leading up to his walk on the moon. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. This season follows the Royals from the mid-60s to late 70s, as we watch them contend with both external events labor strikes, a mine disaster, a possible coup and with internal strife Margaret's wild ways, Charles coming-of-age, and the fact that Philip's still the same insufferable prig he always was. Stephen Thompson and Gene Demby kick off our new sports series, The Giant Foam Finger. So he starts playing their songs the world soon hears them for the first time, and Jack finds his entire life upended. I love it so much. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. She is juggling her friends, the boys she's interested in, and plenty of drama at home. But late that year, a number of women, several of them black women, alleged sexual assault and other misconduct by hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons. The shadow of a mass shooting in Orlando cast a pall over the 70th Annual Tony Awards broadcast, but host James Corden offered a spirited paean to "every Broadway would-be." Then it's time for another round of the Regrettable Television Pop Quiz. He goes rogue to protect the most memeable thing to hit the Star Wars universe since Han shot first. And it's also just an interesting commentary on white masculinity in so many different ways. Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody unexpectedly won big. Then, the panel offer some pop culture advice to listeners. This week, on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Linda Holmes and the rest of the gang consider the future of Superman (and the past of Superman) on film and television. 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. Can You Feel The Love (For 'Rocketman') Tonight? All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. April 28, 2023 Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour: The Hunger Games makes its inevitable appearance with NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and Trey Graham go through what worked, what didn't and how it compared to the book. Actor Tom Hanks talks to host Linda Holmes about his new short story collection Uncommon Type, the cosmos, David S. Pumpkins, Nora Ephron, men dancing in shrimp costumes, and how the film industry is changing. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon talk about biopics. Small Batch: The Real Housewives of Potomac. And, of course, What's Making Us Happy this week. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and guest Barrie Hardymon talk about Thanksgiving and the culture thereof. Stephen will soon be the father of a teenager, so they'll take a look at how teens are portrayed in popular culture. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. As with everything we talk about, we didn't want to spoil it for you, so some of its biggest developments went un-analyzed. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Pop Culture Happy Hour: Our Very First Crushes, Albums, And Too-Adult Books. But once Molly gets there, she finds that being considered a diversity hire comes with challenges of its own. Pop Culture Happy Hour: The Golden Globes And Twitter Criticism. I have recently watched the really goofy movie Yes, Madam, in which she has this, like, short '80s power lady haircut. Here's what the NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour crew was paying attention to and what you should check out this weekend. I recently listened to an episode of the Hellgate podcast, and they basically interviewed a broker. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon consider the Muppets and the nature of nostalgia itself. While summer is a time of spectacles and sequels, there is always time for love. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson and Barrie Hardymon chat about Aziz Ansari's new series Master of None, available on Netflix. also picked up multiple awards. Guest: NPR Editor Barrie Hardymon. More recommendations from the Pop Culture Happy Hour newsletter. All that plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Set Apart From A Sentence By An Exclamation Point. Twenty years ago, before the Harry Potter movies or the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the movie landscape looked really different. We've got a few recommendations to keep everybody in the family happy and stave off cabin fever. We are wrapping up the 92nd Academy Awards. Mike Coppola/Getty Images Kayla Day, played by Elsie Fisher, is a middle-schooler who gives pep talks on YouTube and yearns for friends she can talk to. Then, Linda gives a quiz all about the television upfronts. The group debate youth culture and whether you are too old for a television show, movie or band. We Break The Fourth Wall To Talk 'Fleabag'. Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson discuss this year's MTV Video Music Awards. Guest: All Things Considered Film Critic Bob Mondello. I'd also be remiss not to mention Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which is, of course, a jewel. 'Ralph Breaks the Internet': Real Great Or Clickbait? They'll talk about the Iowa farmer at the center of the fury, the women trying to win his heart, and lots more. The gang will also discuss some of their favorite childhood toys that they love and miss. A Hit Novel Comes To The Screen With 'Normal People'. Since 2010, Thompson has been a fixture on the NPR roundtable podcast Pop Culture Happy Hour, which he created and developed with NPR correspondent Linda Holmes. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon, and Maggie Thompson talk about nudity in pop culture--everything from Lena Dunham getting naked on Girls to Leonardo Dicaprio keeping his clothes on in the Wolf of Wall Street. And what does it say about criticism? SXSW Discoveries and Pop Culture Geography. The show was uneven, but it also marked an important milestone for queer representation on television. The odds of successfully telling the origin story of the Star Wars trilogy's lovable rogue are approximately 3,720 to 1. 'Fruitvale Station' And Yelling At Clouds. 'Tidying Up With Marie Kondo' Is A Spark Of Joy. And across what's now a three-film series, he's been having a heck of a week ever since. 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 panel runs down their 15 favorite TV shows, movies, books, video games, and trends of 2017. Code Switch's Gene Demby and Kat Chow join Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon for a discussion of the trippy Marvel blockbuster Doctor Strange. Set in the Star Wars universe soon after the fall of the Galactic Empire, it follows a be-helmeted, be-armored bounty hunter played by Pedro Pascal. It was so good, but it totally disappeared, made very little impact. If you like these suggestions, consider signing up for our newsletter to get recommendations every week. And as always, we close with what's making us happy this week. Next, they'll tackle the contentious issue of pop culture ettiquette. Next, following J.K. Rowling's admittance that she wrote a book as Robert Galbraith, they talk about pseudonyms. 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? 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. His parents don't understand him, but he's got the support of his friends especially Ellie, his manager, played by Lily James. 'Veronica Mars' Returns With Melodrama And A New Mystery. Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping and Making Music Funny. You learn about the history of broker fees, and why they exist. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and NPR White House Correspondent Ari Shapiro discuss twerking and the MTV Video Music Awards, share their thoughts on the carnage-filled Olympus Has Fallen and choose favorite Hollywood takes on the White House. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Maya Rudolph And Fred Armisen Are In Love 'Forever', Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen star in the new Amazon series Forever. hide caption. Next, they'll take a very special holiday TV movie quiz. Next they'll talk about Pop Culture rites of passage - movies that helps kids through to adulthood. Plus, what's making us happy this week. Can you take photos during live concerts? And if you can, should you? ABC recently rebooted the vintage game show with Alec Baldwin as host and celebrity panelists such as Rosie O'Donnell and Tituss Burgess. The genie is still blue and there's still a mischievous monkey. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Barrie Hardymon talk about David Fincher's film adaptation of Gone Girl. The show is on its third episode now and is created by the creator of the miniseries Chernobyl. Luca Guadagnino's lush adaptation of Andre Aciman's novel stars Timothee Chalamet as a teenage prodigy who falls in love with a visiting grad student played by Armie Hammer. Then they'll discuss movie musicals and whether it's possible to bring the magic from the stage to the silver screen. It was based around Disney's remake of The Lion King a film that included voice acting from Beyonc herself, among many others. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. Stephen Thompson and our pals at NPR Music road-test the songs the songs of the summer. We discuss how both films work as Jane Austen adaptations. It is situated on the Tan-shui (Danshui, or Tamsui) River, almost at the northern tip of the island of Taiwan, about 15 miles (25 km) southwest of Chi-lung (Jilong, or Keelung), which is its port on the . version, Voting rights groups sue over state's 'inadequate' voter registration form, Florida professor who was allegedly fired over a racial justice unit files a civil rights complaint, DeSantis signs a bill allowing the death penalty in child rape convictions, 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, Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr sues over her removal from House floor. (To be more specific, Thompson had the idea, which took seconds, while Boilen created the series, which took years. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon talk about the moms and wives that make sitcoms run. I think it's pretty obvious why it's bringing me joy, because obviously it's Michelle Yeoh kicking ass. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. Today we look at three ways of telling the same story. This week you'll hear the second half of our live show at the Sixth & I in Washington, D.C. First, a few quizzes, featuring our friends Matt Thompson, Kat Chow, Bob Mondello and Audie Cornish. 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. (Donate to a local station at donate.npr.org/happy). Guests: Tobin Low and Kathy Tu, co-hosts of Nancy, a podcast from WNYC studios. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon talk about NBC's '30 Rock,' which just had its series finale. Judith Light From 'Transparent,' 'Ugly Betty' And 'Who's The Boss?'. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Barrie Hardymon are LIVE from the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C. Code Switch's Gene Demby and Shereen Meraji have some very different views on the film. All that plus What's Making Us Happy. All that plus, What's Making Us Happy this week, Of True Tales, Fantasy Adventures And Happy-Making Things. Selma and the Use of Dramatic License in Historical Dramas. Film critic Chris Klimek joins the panel for a chat about the new Ridley Scott film Alien: Covenant and HBO's Veep. Linda's dog, sure. And we've got some ideas about how to fill those voids. Topics covered: Whiplash, J.K. Simmons, Miles Teller, Buddy Rich, sports movies, jazz, Bobby Knight, Smash Mouth, Shrek, Looney Tunes, The Muppet Show, Before Midnight, Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke, The Sure Thing, Game of Thrones, Mad Men, Pee-wee's Big Adventure, Phil Hartman, Morgan Fairchild, James Brolin, The Normal Heart, Angels in America, Larry Kramer, Notorious B.I.G, Ready to Die, The Breakfast Club, The Sopranos, Purple Rain, Prince, XTC, The Mayor of Simpleton, Bon Iver, Bruce Hornsby, Paul Reubens, Assassins Creed Black Flag, Shadow of Mordor, Starred Up. Guests: Code Switch's Kat Chow and Gene Demby. As for the movies, big winners included 1917, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Joaquin Phoenix, Rene Zellweger, Awkwafina, and Taron Egerton. But it also throws in some beasts and ghosts and bloody battles because after all, it's still horror. It co-stars Charlize Theron and a really impressive wig. And then The Heroic Trio, which also features Maggie Cheung and Anita Mui. This week, we played fantasy barista, listened to some robot tunes, and then finally went outside to stare at some pretty clouds.
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