Selena Gomez says 'Emilia Pérez' won't be her last Spanish language project Gomez grew up speaking Spanish, but eventually lost her fluency. She spent months relearning the language for her latest role as the wife of a Mexican cartel boss. Originally broadcast Nov. 19, 2024. Tonya Mosley
Revisiting 'Carterland,' a documentary that reappraises an oft-disparaged presidency Looking back at the life of President Carter, we tend to focus on his humanitarian work after his presidency. A documentary released in 2024 depicted his time in office as an era of problem-solving. Bob Mondello
Sterling K. Brown recommends taking it 'moment to moment,' on screen and in life Brown won an Emmy for playing Christopher Darden in The People v. O.J. Simpson, and another for his role in This is Us. He spoke to Fresh Air on Jan. 8, 2024, about the film American Fiction. Terry Gross
Blake Lively sues 'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni alleging harassment Blake Lively sued "It Ends With Us" director Justin Baldoni and several others tied to the romantic drama, alleging harassment and a coordinated campaign to attack her reputation. The Associated Press
Why the streaming release of 'Wicked' surprised NPR's film critic Not even six weeks into its record-breaking run in theaters, Wicked is available for home viewing starting Dec. 31. Film critic Bob Mondello explains how theatrical releases have changed over time. Bob Mondello
Blake Lively inspires more actresses to speak out against Hollywood toxicity In the wake of Blake Lively's sexual harassment and retaliation allegations against co-star Justin Baldoni, more actresses are speaking up about their own similar experiences on set. Rachel Treisman
Mark Ruffalo shed the Hulk suit and had 'a blast' making 'Poor Things' Set in Victorian times, Poor Things was a departure from Ruffalo's prior work in movies like Zodiac and Spotlight, and his Marvel role as the Incredible Hulk. Originally broadcast Feb. 13, 2024. Sam Briger
The top 10 movies of the year, according to NPR film critic Bob Mondello The year's box office numbers were down, due to the residual effects of actors' and writers' strikes, but quality wasn't dimmed. Bob Mondello's list of the 10 best movies of the year overflows. Bob Mondello
Olivia Hussey, star of the 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet,' dies at 73 Hussey was 15 when director Franco Zeffirelli cast her in his adaptation of the Shakespeare tragedy. The film won two Oscars and Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet. The Associated Press
Julie Sherman Wolfe discusses the holiday movies she's written for Hallmark Channel NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with screenwriter Julie Sherman Wolfe about holiday movies she's written for the Hallmark Channel. Sarah McCammon