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
'Wicked' and 'Emilia Pérez' make the shortlists for Oscar nominations A month before Oscar nominations, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the shortlists in 10 categories. Mandalit del Barco
'Deny, deflect, delay': Jeremy Strong channels Trump's mentor in 'The Apprentice' Best-known for his role as Kendall Roy in HBO's Succession, Jeremy Strong plays lawyer and political hitman Roy Cohn in The Apprentice. Originally broadcast Oct. 10, 2024. Terry Gross
Popeye, Tintin and more will enter the public domain in the new year The copyrights of thousands of 20th-century films, books, compositions and sound recordings expire on Jan. 1, making them free for anyone to share and adapt. Here are some of the highlights. Rachel Treisman
The intersecting lives at the center of 'All We Imagine As Light' Despite being the first Indian film to win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival in over 70 years, "All We Imagine As Light" was not nominated for an Academy Award. Asma Khalid