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News Articles: Series: Pop Culture Happy Hour

Dev Patel in <em>Monkey Man</em>.

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  • Movie Reviews

In 'Monkey Man,' Dev Patel gets revenge through gorilla warfare

The new action film Monkey Man is Dev Patel's film – he serves as star, director, and co-writer. He plays a young man whose village was destroyed and mother murdered by elite members of society. He sets out to infiltrate their corrupt, rarified existence and seek his bloody, bloody revenge. There's plenty of gunplay, knife-play, ax-play, bone-crunching, tuk-tuk chases, and gouts of blood.

April 05, 2024
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By:
  • Glen Weldon,
  • Bedatri D. Choudhury,
  • and 5 more
Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley in <em>Ripley. </em>

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  • TV Reviews

'Ripley' offers a novel take. Literally.

Tom Ripley is back — and still can't be trusted. The character — created by novelist Patricia Highsmith — was made indelible by Matt Damon in the film The Talented Mr. Ripley. Now, he's played by Andrew Scott on a Netflix series called simply Ripley. Tom once again worms his way into the life of one Dickie Greenleaf and attempts to sabotage his luxurious life in the Italian countryside.

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April 04, 2024
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By:
  • Glen Weldon,
  • Aisha Harris,
  • and 4 more
Beyoncé returns with her highly anticipated new album <em>Cowboy Carter.</em>

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  • Music

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' ropes us in and gives us everything to talk about

Throw on those boots with the spurs, grab your cowboy hat, and saddle up that horse, because Beyoncé's highly anticipated album, Cowboy Carter is here. Cowboy Carter is a country-fied album, full of legendary guests like Dolly Parton and Linda Martell, and duets with stars like Post Malone and Miley Cyrus — all tied together with the unbridled swagger of Queen Bey. But is Beyoncé knocking down the doors of the country establishment, or looking for validation?

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April 03, 2024
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By:
  • Aisha Harris,
  • Stephen Thompson,
  • and 5 more
Ron Livingston in <em>Office Space</em>.

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  • Movie Reviews

Revisiting the movies of 1999

Movies had a big year in 1999. Today, we're going back 25 years to talk about some of the most interesting movies released in 1999 — including Drop Dead Gorgeous, Office Space, and The Talented Mr. Ripley. In this encore episode, we'll talk about what holds up, what looks really different, and what we miss the most.

April 01, 2024
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By:
  • Linda Holmes,
  • Stephen Thompson,
  • and 2 more
A snake (cake?) from the third season of <em>Is It Cake?</em>

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  • Pop Culture

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and reading

Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy. This week: The books Collecting the Simpsons and The Angel of Indian Lake, and the third season of Is It Cake?

March 29, 2024
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By:
  • Jordan Morris,
  • Walter Chaw,
  • and 1 more
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  • Movie Reviews

'Godzilla x Kong' and 'Godzilla Minus One' revamp the classic monster story

Godzilla has been around for 70 years and recently won his first Oscar. The beloved 2023 Japanese production Godzilla Minus One won an Oscar for visual effects. Now, the Hollywood MonsterVerse franchise rolls on with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which pairs the two titans as they face a common enemy. Today, we talk about both movies and how they offer different takes on the decades-old monster story.

March 29, 2024
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By:
  • Linda Holmes,
  • Walter Chaw,
  • and 5 more
Jess Hong in the Netflix series <em>3 Body Body Problem</em>.

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  • TV Reviews

In '3 Body Problem,' Earth is doomed... eventually

In the new Netflix sci-fi series 3 Body Problem, a killing during the Chinese Cultural Revolution sparks a chain of events that puts humanity at risk. When scientists start dying in mysterious ways, five friends just might be the key to saving the world. The series' showrunners include David Benioff and D.B Weiss, the team behind Game of Thrones, who are once again adapting an epic book series.

March 28, 2024
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By:
  • Glen Weldon,
  • Cristina Escobar,
  • and 5 more
Bryan Hearne in the docuseries<em> Quiet on Set.</em>

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  • TV Reviews

'Quiet On Set' considers the hard lives of child stars

The new docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV examines the working environment of the young stars who fueled Nickelodeon's rise. The series pays close attention to allegations of sexual harassment, manipulation, and other problematic behavior by Dan Schneider, who was in charge of shows like iCarly, Sam & Cat, and All That. And Drake & Josh star Drake Bell talks publicly for the first time about the sexual abuse and assault he says he experienced at the hands of his dialogue coach. Today, we talk about the series and how it fits into a larger conversation about protecting kids who work in entertainment.

March 26, 2024
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By:
  • Linda Holmes,
  • Aisha Harris,
  • and 3 more
Finn Wolfhard, Celeste O'Connor, Paul Rudd, Kumail Nanjiani, Logan Kim and Carrie Coon in <em>Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. </em>

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  • Movie Reviews

'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' is a chill hang

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is the latest entry in the blockbuster action-comedy franchise. This time, the crew has set up shop in New York, and, with the help of the surviving original Ghostbusters, tries to stop a demon looking to freeze the world and rule over it. The film is packed with both newer and nostalgic cast members, including Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and more.

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March 25, 2024
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By:
  • Glen Weldon,
  • Greta Johnsen,
  • and 5 more
Joel Kim Booster recently returned as a guest on the podcast <em>Depresh Mode.</em> He's shown above at Sundance in January 2024.

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  • Pop Culture

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening

Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy. This week: the 1980s movie Miami Connection, and the podcasts Blank Check and Depresh Mode.

March 22, 2024
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By:
  • Linda Holmes,
  • Aisha Harris,
  • and 1 more
Jake Gyllenhaal in <em>Road House</em>.

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  • Movie Reviews

Jake Gyllenhaal punches up a 'Road House' remake

The 1989 movie Road House starred Patrick Swayze as a no-nonsense bouncer who saves a honky-tonk bar from a local toughs. Now, in the new remake, Jake Gyllenhaal plays a former UFC fighter who accepts a job to clean up a seaside bar in the Florida Keys that's being terrorized by a motorcycle gang. There's still plenty of fighting and plenty of brooding, but how does it hold up to the original cult classic?

March 22, 2024
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By:
  • Linda Holmes,
  • Aisha Harris,
  • and 4 more
Sydney Sweeney stars in <em>Immaculate. </em>

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  • Movie Reviews

Sydney Sweeney is a devout scream queen in the twisted 'Immaculate'

In the new movie Immaculate, Sydney Sweeney plays Cecelia, an American woman who joins a convent in Italy. But after she arrives, she encounters strange occurrences and mysteriously winds up pregnant. Almost everyone in the convent touts it as a miracle, but Cecelia isn't so sure. Horror, of course, ensues. Immaculate was directed by Michael Mohan – who previously collaborated with Sweeney on the Hitchcock-esque thriller The Voyeurs.

March 21, 2024
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By:
  • Aisha Harris,
  • Jordan Crucchiola,
  • and 3 more
Ed Speleers and Lindsay Lohan in <em>Irish Wish</em>.

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  • Movie Reviews

Romantic Comedy Guide: Irish Wish, Anyone But You, Upgraded

If there is a spot in your heart-shaped like a rom-com, we've got some good news for you. You can stream a few playful love stories from your couch, whether you're a fan of Lindsay Lohan's red hair shining in Irish sunlight, Glen Powell's gleaming chest, or Camila Mendes navigating the glamorous art world. Today, we're rounding up three recent romantic comedies: Irish Wish, Anyone But You, and Upgraded.

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March 19, 2024
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By:
  • Linda Holmes,
  • Candice Lim,
  • and 3 more
Julio Torres wrote, directed and stars in<em> Problemista.</em>

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  • Movie Reviews

'Problemista' speaks softly but carries big laughs

In the very funny and gently surreal new film Problemista, Julio Torres plays Alejandro, a young man from El Salvador scraping by in New York City as he pursues his dreams. But those dreams – and his immigration status – become imperiled. He must turn to a frazzled, fire-breathing art critic played by Tilda Swinton for emotional and financial support, which proves very fraught.

March 18, 2024
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By:
  • Glen Weldon,
  • Janet W. Lee,
  • and 5 more
Sara Bareilles, left, Paula Pell, Busy Philipps and Renée Elise Goldsberry in <em>Girls5eva</em> Season 3.

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  • Pop Culture

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and gaming

Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy. This week: Season 6 of Love Is Blind, Season 3 of Girls5Eva, and a fun online game called Movie Grid.

March 15, 2024
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By:
  • Jordan Crucchiola,
  • Reanna Cruz,
  • and 2 more
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