Why slasher movies still have us watching through our fingers As Halloween approaches slasher movies draw their biggest audiences as All Things Considered host Andrew Limbong talks with NPR's Brianna Scott and Ryan Benk about what keeps the genre alive and why it still fascinates audiences. Marc Rivers
Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather,' dies at 79 The actor, known for her quirky, vibrant manner and depth was 79. Across her decades-long career, she worked with prominent filmmakers including Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen and Nancy Meyers. The Associated Press
Diane Keaton, beloved actress and style icon, dies at 79 Diane Keaton has died at 79 — the Oscar-winning actress was known for Annie Hall and The Godfather films. New Yorker critic Michael Schulman reflects on her career and enduring influence. Erika Ryan
Every moment pops in the nuclear thriller 'A House of Dynamite' A single nuclear warhead, of unknown origin, is heading toward the U.S. mainland in Kathryn Bigelow's new Netflix film. It's an unnerving scenario — but it's also thrilling to watch. John Powers
Sorry, dad! Colin Hanks says John Candy was the 'nicest guy in Hollywood' John Candy was one of the most beloved comedic actors of his time, with starring roles in Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Uncle Buck. His life and work are celebrated in a new Amazon Prime documentary by Colin Hanks, John Candy: I Like Me. Phil Harrell
This #MeToo melodrama isn't great, but Julia Roberts' performance is Roberts plays a Yale professor whose life unravels after one of her colleagues is accused of sexually assaulting a student. After the Hunt is an academic potboiler that muddles its central issue. Justin Chang
Does One Battle After Another actually meet the moment? NPR's Bob Mondello and Marc Rivers join host Andrew Limbong to talk about Paul Thomas Anderson's new film and other films that reflect the politics and tensions of our time. Marc Rivers
Marking 50 years of 'Dog Day Afternoon' with director Sidney Lumet and star Al Pacino The 1975 film was based on a real-life Brooklyn bank robbery that escalated into a hostage situation and a media circus. Lumet's interview originally aired in 1998; Pacino's was broadcast in 2024. Terry Gross
'The Rock' returns as 'The Smashing Machine' (and says his mom will love this interview) The former WWE wrestler considered pursuing a career in mixed martial arts before realizing, "I don't like getting punched in the face." Johnson plays MMA fighter Mark Kerr in a new film. Terry Gross
'Good Boy' tells the story of a haunted house from the perspective of a dog In "Good Boy," a loyal dog faces off against dark forces to protect his owner. The horror story is told through the eyes of man's best friend. A Martínez
