Marc Rivers
Stories
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Is John Williams the greatest film composer of all time?
There are certain bars of music that put people in a specific headspace - and many of them come from our favorite films, where composer John Williams matched his iconic themes with magic movie moments.
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Fifty years after its release, what's the enduring legacy of the film Jaws?
It's been 50 years since Jaws was released in theaters, changing movies forever.
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A seismic shift on clay: Carlos Alcaraz emerges the victor at French Open Final
The French Open started with a tearful farewell to the phenomenon that was Rafael Nadal — 14 time winner in Paris.
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What makes for a good summer movie? NPR staffers discuss
NPR staffers take on a perennial question: What makes for a good summer movie?
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As Ukraine war drags on, what does Russian President Vladimir Putin want?
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Angela Stent, professor emeritus at Georgetown University, about what motivates Russian President Vladimir Putin as talks to end the war in Ukraine continue.
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Is Tom Cruise the essential movie star?
On this installment of our Cineplexity series, NPR staffers discuss the films of actor Tom Cruise and whether or not he's the quintessential movie star.
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Saying goodnight to Maine's 'The Nite Show' with Danny Cashman
The host of The Nite Show in Maine says it's the only locally produced late night talk show in the country. But after 15 years, he's calling it quits.
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The latest on the Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing
The long-awaited resentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers begins Tuesday. A judge will determine whether they'll get a reduced sentence. A parole board and the governor also get a say.
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New film 'Marcella' is the story of how Hazan brought Italian food to the U.S.
Giuliano Hazan talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about his mother, Marcella, who brought Italian cooking to Americans.
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What makes for a good dystopian film? NPR producers weigh in
In the latest installment of our film series, All Things Considered staffers weigh in on what makes for a good dystopian film.