Ian McKellen relishes Machiavellian role in new film 'The Critic' NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with actor Ian McKellen about his starring role as a powerful London theater critic who savages "bad performance" in Anand Tucker's new film The Critic. Olivia Hampton
Fall is right around the corner -- a great time to think about movies to watch A rundown of the fall movies that we should be looking forward to the most, and the standouts from the Toronto International Film Festival. Aisha Harris
Actor and beloved baritone James Earl Jones dies at 93 Everything about Jones was big: his stage presence, the intensity of his glance and the brilliance of his craft. From Star Wars to The Lion King to CNN, his voice pervaded popular culture. Allison Keyes
Beetlejuice is back, in a supernatural screwball sequel Director Tim Burton seems more interested in updating than duplicating his 1988 hit. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice demonstrates affection for the characters and genuine curiosity in how they’re doing now. Justin Chang
What's in store for movies this fall A selective look at the would-be blockbusters, awards contenders and specialty films Hollywood has in store as the weather gets cooler. Bob Mondello
Encore: OJIBWE STAR WARS A new version of the 1977 classic Star Wars opens in Minnesota theaters, now dubbed over in Ojibwe -- the indigenous language of one of the largest Native American tribes in the United States. Melissa Olson
Celebrating movie icons: Samuel Jackson In this 2000 interview, the Pulp Fiction star remembered watching movies in segregated theaters. Though he often plays tough guys he said, in real life, "I don't walk around looking for trouble." Terry Gross
Celebrating movie icons: Spike Lee Lee's first film, 1986's She’s Gotta Have It, helped make him a central figure in independent and Black cinema. In 2017, he talked about adapting that film into a 10-part Netflix series. Terry Gross
A new version of the 1977 Star Wars features a dub in a Native American language A new version of the 1977 classic STAR WARS movie opens in Minnesota Theaters. And "the force be with you" will sound different. The dubbed-over version is in Ojibwe, the indigenous language of one of the largest Native American tribes in the United States. Melissa Olson
Celebrating movie icons: The films of Sergio Leone Once disparaged as "spaghetti Westerns," Leone's films helped revive the genre, and ushered in a unique visual style. In 2005, cultural historian Christopher Frayling reflected on Leone's influence. Terry Gross