'I was quite a maverick kid' — 'Fresh Air' went behind the scenes with Robert Redford The legendary actor died Tuesday at 89. "I wasn't learning the way I was supposed to learn ..." he explained in 2013. "I realized that my education was going to happen when I got out in the world." Terry Gross
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter go on a new excellent adventure: 'Waiting for Godot' In one of the most buzzed-about productions of the Broadway season, former Bill & Ted actors Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter unite once again in "Waiting for Godot." Phil Harrell
Movie star and visionary Robert Redford has died at age 89 A movie star to his core, Robert Redford has died after a visionary career in cinema, including founding the Sundance Institute that transformed the market for independent films. Neda Ulaby
Steven Spielberg reflects on 'Jaws' at 50: The shark, the nightmares and a new exhibit 50 years after Jaws nearly destroyed Spielberg's career, a new exhibit spotlights the groundbreaking film. Cory Turner
What makes a great movie fight scene NPR's Megan Lim and Ryan Benk, two action sequence aficionados, discuss the elements of a great cinematic fight scene. Scott Detrow
After 6 seasons and 3 movies, 'Downton Abbey' bids farewell (or does it?) Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale takes place in 1930 and is much better than the last Downton movie. Creator Julian Fellowes cuts back on the convoluted plotting and zeroes in on emotional dynamics. Justin Chang
'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' doesn't just turn a page, it closes the book The spirit of "Downton Abbey" returns for one final bow in a film that will provide fans a sense of closure even better than the series finale. Dyer Oxley
Rob Reiner and Michael McKean discuss 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' NPR's A Martínez speaks with Rob Reiner and Michael McKean about "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues." The sequel comes more than 40 years after the original rock band mockumentary. A Martínez
A look at the summer and fall box office This past summer's box office was sluggish, but over the weekend, Hollywood found help in the form of the devil. The Conjuring: Last Rites ended up having the top horror movie opening of all time. Mandalit del Barco
Spinal Tap is back. Director Rob Reiner says they're still dialed up to 11 In 1984, the mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap satirized heavy metal bands. Now the characters are back for a sequel, Spinal Tap II. Reiner says "they have grown neither emotionally or musically." Terry Gross