Christmas movies: the case for 'The Polar Express' All Things Considered producer Elena Burnett makes a convincing case for the movie The Polar Express. Elena Burnett
In the movies, villainous health insurers have been a chronic condition For better or — mostly — worse, Hollywood has helped shape the public's image of the health insurance industry in films ranging from John Grisham's The Rainmaker to the Oscar-winning As Good as It Gets. Bob Mondello
1972 Munich Olympics thriller shows nail-biting decisions in ABC Sports control room Director Tim Fehlbaum's new film September 5 is centered on how the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre changed the way media outlets cover major global stories, especially those involving acts of terror. Olivia Hampton
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