In 'The Beast in Me', a new neighbor becomes the wrong kind of muse Claire Danes talks about her new role stepping into the mind of a writer tempted by a dangerous mystery. Sarah Handel
Why 'Marty Supreme' marks a new chapter for Josh Safdie Josh Safdie discusses his upcoming film 'Marty Supreme', set for release on December 25. Marc Rivers
Central Casting has turned extras into stars for 100 years For 100 years, Hollywood has relied on Central Casting. It's the real company behind movie extras — and where stars like Gary Cooper, Hattie McDaniel, and Brad Pitt got their start. Mandalit del Barco
Will fans give 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' the same pass they gave the first two films? "Avatar: Fire and Ash" will spur similar reviews that its two predecessors got: It's pretty to look at, but it doesn't offer much else. Dyer Oxley
We caught up with one of the kids who sang on 'A Charlie Brown Christmas.' He's 72 now Dave Willat was just 11 years old when he showed up for what he thought would be a routine church choir practice in 1965. He and his fellow singers ended up making history. Chloe Veltman
Lucy Liu on 'Rosemead,' rejection and returning to Mandarin The child of Chinese immigrants, Liu didn't learn English until she was 5. She plays a terminally ill woman grappling with her teenage son's mental health crisis in Rosemead. Tonya Mosley
The best movies and TV of 2025, picked for you by NPR critics Whether you plan to head out to the theater or binge from the couch, our critics have gathered together their favorite films and TV shows of 2025. Aisha Harris
Rob Reiner said he was 'never, ever too busy' for his son In 2015, Reiner collaborated with his son, Nick Reiner, on Being Charlie, a story about addiction, loosely based on Nick's experiences. Rob Reiner talked about the film with Fresh Air in September. Terry Gross
Remembering Rob Reiner, who made movies for people who love them The movies Reiner directed, from A Few Good Men to The Princess Bride, weren't just good — they were people's favorites, the types of films people come back to again and again. Linda Holmes
The new 'Knives Out' movie and the irresistible appeal of whodunits NPR's Linda Holmes and Barrie Hardymon talk about why whodunits feel so cozy, what makes a great mystery work, and why the genre is having a moment again on screen. Linda Holmes
