In 'Ghostlife', a real-life family plays their reel selves NPR's Lauren Frayer speaks with actors Keith Kupferer, Tara Mallen and Katherine Mallen Kupferer, a real family of actors, about playing a fictional family in the new movie "Ghostlight." Lauren Frayer
The film 'Boys Don't Cry' turns 25 this year. What's its legacy? The film Boys Don't Cry came out 25 years ago. A lot has changed in trans representation since then. NPR's Scott Detrow discusses this with the film's director, Kimberly Pierce. Scott Detrow
Ally Pankiw's film 'I Used to be Funny' follows a stand-up comedian with PTSD NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben talks with Ally Pankiw, writer-director of the new movie about a stand-up comedian with PTSD, "I Used to be Funny." Danielle Kurtzleben
How Bad Boys: Ride or Die became this year's summer blockbuster Bad Boys: Ride or Die is this summer's first blockbuster. But, what makes it a runaway hit? Jordan-Marie Smith
New emotions emerge in 'Inside Out 2' — including nostalgia for the original film Inside Out 2 catches up with protagonist Riley at age 13, just as Anxiety enters her emotional life. But despite its many pleasures, the film lacks the emotional wallop of the original. Justin Chang
Actors and ghosts take center stage in new film 'Ghostlight' A family tragedy intersects with a Shakespearean tragedy when a construction worker gets roped into performing in a community theater production of Romeo & Juliet. (Story aired on ATC on June 14, 2024.) Bob Mondello
These are the 19 movies we're most excited about this summer Comedies, action-adventures, coming-of-age tales, animation — plus that sweet, sweet movie theater air conditioning. There's something for everyone at the multiplex; our critics can help you choose. Aisha Harris
Directors of 'AM I OK?' shine light on what it means to find your sexuality Partners Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne join NPR's Juana Summers to chat about their new directorial-debut film, "AM I OK?" which released on Max on June 6. Juana Summers
In 'Problemista' Julio Torres spins immigration stress into satire The comic, actor and filmmaker came to the U.S. from El Salvador in his 20s. Torres tackled immigration in Problemista; his new HBO comedy series is Fantasmas. Originally broadcast March 24, 2024. Terry Gross
Amid a crumbling media landscape in India, journalist Ravish Kumar is resolute NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with filmmaker Vinay Shukla and journalist Ravish Kumar about the new documentary While We Watched. Christopher Intagliata
