Shot in secret, 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' calls out Iran's authoritarian regime Earlier this year, Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof fled his country to escape an eight-year prison sentence. His new film centers on a middle class family grappling with Iran's social unrest. Justin Chang
Actor Danielle Deadwyler says she 'overprepared' for 'The Piano Lesson' In Till, Deadwyler portrayed the mother of 14-year-old Emmett Till, whose murder became a flashpoint for the Civil Rights Movement. Now she's starring in Netflix's adaptation of August Wilson's play. Tonya Mosley
Golden Globe hopeful: first openly transgender woman in film lead actress category Karla Sofia Gascón is the first openly trans woman to be nominated for a film in a lead actress category at the Golden Globes. She's up for her role in the film "Emilia Pérez." Hosts
Werner Herzog says it's not good to circle 'your own navel' but wrote a memoir anyway The German filmmaker reflects on his unusual life and the curiosity that has fueled his career in the memoir, Every Man for Himself and God Against All. Originally broadcast Oct. 25, 2023. Terry Gross
In 'Queer,' Daniel Craig is outstanding as a fictionalized William S. Burroughs In this adaptation of Burroughs' autobiographical novel, Craig plays an American who falls hard for a younger man in 1950s Mexico City. It's a singular performance, but also a deeply human one. Justin Chang
New thriller, starring Jude Law, tells the story of 1980s white supremacist militia NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with actor Jude Law and screenwriter Zach Baylin about turning the true story of a white supremacist group into the film "The Order." Leila Fadel
Breaking down the 'historic' box office records this Thanksgiving weekend Hollywood set an all time record over the Thanksgiving holidays. But does that actually mean anything? Movie critic Bob Mondello says it's wise to take the numbers with a grain of salt. Bob Mondello
'Bread & Roses' is a guerrilla film about Afghan women protesters Getting footage from the ground was essential for filmmaker Sahra Mani, the director of Bread & Roses. Her documentary, which profiles three women who engage in protests, is now streaming on Apple TV+. Ruchi Kumar
