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. Marc Rivers
Mission: Impossible's overblown 'Final Reckoning' still thrills The two hour, 49 minute conclusion to the seven-sequel franchise is self-congratulatory and inanely plotted. But, as always, it's fun to watch Tom Cruise, now 62, execute eye-popping stunts. John Powers
One man's effort to bring 'Sinners' to residents of the town where it takes place The movie Sinners takes place in Clarksdale, Miss., but its residents can't watch it without leaving town. Now the movie is coming to them. Joseph King
Walton Goggins on his path to Hollywood: 'I'm so grateful for the life that I have' Goggins talks about how his unconventional childhood and experiences growing up in poverty shaped his approach to acting, from Justified to The White Lotus and The Righteous Gemstones. Tonya Mosley
What are your favorite director/actor collaborations? In this week's installment of Cineplexity, NPR staffers contemplate the best director-actor collaborations in film. Aisha Harris
'Sinners' is the latest movie to have a post-credit scene What is the deal with post-credit movie scenes? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Linda Holmes, host of the Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast, about why they exist and whether they really work. Linda Holmes
Cannes 2025: new fashion rules, movies in the spotlight, Trump's tariffs The 2025 Cannes Film Festival is underway. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with New York Magazine critic Alison Willmore about the year's lineup. Scott Simon
Remembering 'Glengarry Glen Ross' director James Foley Foley, who died May 6, started his career with the 1984 film Reckless. His other credits include At Close Range and Live to Tell, plus 12 episodes of House of Cards. Originally broadcast Oct. 2, 1992. Terry Gross
The Zombies lead singer Colin Blunstone reflects on the band's unique sound The Zombies are the subject of a new documentary. Today, we hear from Blunstone, the group's lead singer. "I tend to sing sad songs better than happy-go-lucky songs," he said in this 1998 interview. Terry Gross
'Gore is back, baby!' Directors of 'Final Destination' are pushing bloody boundaries Co-directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein say they hope audiences will be cringing – and laughing – as they watch Final Destination Bloodlines, the sixth installment in the beloved horror franchise. Erika Ryan