2025 is a year of on-screen superheroes – but where are they? With Thunderbolts*, Superman, The Fantastic Four: First Steps and more, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of superheroes across film and TV. But Daredevil: Born Again shows a hesitance to embrace the hero in superheroes. Eric Deggans
Israel's culture minister calls a Palestinian-Israeli film's Oscar a 'sad moment' The Oscar documentary win by the movie No Other Land is garnering very different reactions in Israel and the West Bank. Daniel Estrin
The 2025 Oscars: Heavy on speeches, light on politics, and one big winner It was an earnest and effusive evening — and for the most part, Hollywood left politics at home. A lot of films were recognized, but ultimately, it was Anora's night. Linda Holmes
NPR's movie critic previews Hollywood's biggest night It's Oscars weekend: Time to grab your ballot and mark your picks for Best Everything before Sunday night's Academy Awards telecast. Bob Mondello
Adrien Brody drew on his family's immigration story for his role in 'The Brutalist' Brody is nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of a Hungarian-Jewish architect and Holocaust survivor who seeks a fresh start in post-WWII America. Originally broadcast Jan. 7, 2025. Tonya Mosley
Animals are swept up in the 'Flow' of this Oscar-nominated flood film When the flood waters rise, a band of animals takes shelter on a boat, where they have to work together to survive. Flow is a radiant fantasy, where solidarity, not selfishness, can save the day. John Powers
Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong reflect on Trump, power and 'The Apprentice' Stan and Strong are nominated for Oscars for The Apprentice. Stan plays the president early in his career, while Strong plays Trump mentor Roy Cohn. Originally broadcast Feb. 2025, and Dec. 2024. Terry Gross
'Fresh Air' remembers Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman Hackman, who was found dead on Feb. 26, appeared in scores of films, including Bonnie and Clyde, The French Connection, Unforgiven, and The Royal Tenenbaums. Originally broadcast in 1999. Terry Gross
Gene Hackman, who thrived playing the tough guy, dies at 95 Hackman epitomized a 1970s, edgy, tightly wound masculinity. He appeared in more than 100 movies and TV shows, and won Oscars for his performances in The French Connection and Unforgiven. Neda Ulaby
How 'Anora' breakout star Yura Borisov crafted a sensitive 'brute' Borisov, who plays the hired henchman Igor in Anora, is the first Russian actor to be nominated for an Oscar in decades. The film has a total of six nominations, including for best picture. Mandalit del Barco