Spooky but not scary: movies to watch when you want chills, not nightmares All Things Considered producers Avery Keatley and Marc Rivers talk about movies that capture the eerie spirit of Halloween without the blood, gore, or jump scares. Marc Rivers
The White House movie theater demolition ends a storied era in presidential history The vintage movie venue was destroyed this week as part of the Trump administration's plan to build a new $300 million ballroom. Former President Bill Clinton called it the office's "best perk." Chloe Veltman
Here's what experts say 'A House of Dynamite' gets wrong (and right) about nuclear war Some praised realistic elements like the depiction of the White House situation room. But others said parts of the plot didn't ring true. Geoff Brumfiel
'It Was Just an Accident' is a blast of pure anti-authoritarian rage Iranian director Jafar Panahi has been arrested repeatedly in his home country. His shockingly funny new revenge thriller was informed by the stories of people he met in prison. Justin Chang
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro says 'I'd rather die' than use generative AI Del Toro's new Frankenstein adaption reimagines Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel. Frankenstein was like a tech bro: "creating something without considering the consequences," he explains. Terry Gross
New film 'Bugonia' causes a buzz at California screening In "Bugonia," Emma Stone is a CEO who is kidnapped by two men convinced she's an alien. At a special screening in California, moviegoers could see the film for free -- but there was one catch. Mandalit del Barco
Actress Tessa Thompson gives 'Hedda' a new twist in film adaptation The much-performed Henrik Ibsen play "Hedda Gabler" has a new big-screen adaptation, "Hedda." This time, Tessa Thompson takes on the title role, and she's getting Oscar buzz in the process. Leila Fadel
Ken Burns' 'American Revolution' series includes voices the founders overlooked Burns' PBS documentary includes the perspectives of women, Native Americans, and enslaved and free Black people — all of whom were initially excluded from the declaration "all men are created equal." Terry Gross
New documentary examines the life and works of Director Martin Scorsese One of the most celebrated directors of the past 60 years, Martin Scorsese, is the subject of a new multi-part documentary on Apple TV+ called "Mr. Scorsese." A Martínez
Christmas in October? Hallmark unwraps holiday programming early The Hallmark Channel is already decking the halls, rolling out its annual lineup of Christmas-themed movies even earlier this year. Hosts