Looking for a little escape? Cue up a heist movie
There is something about a heist movie that's just fun. We dissect them and explain why they're such a crowd favorite.
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Rapper Fat Tony is performing to help others, even as he mourns his 'Altadena dream'
Rapper and musician Anthony Obi, known by his stage name Fat Tony, talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about losing his home in Altadena to the Eaton Fire earlier this month.
Actor Michael Shannon explains how his idea of love has changed as he's grown older
Actor Michael Shannon, known for Shape of Water and Boardwalk Empire, talks with Wild Card host Rachel Martin about how change is the only constant in his life.
These films took the top prizes at Sundance – plus 11 films our critic loved
A documentary deconstructs the true crime genre, an obsessive worms his way into a pop star's entourage, and more standouts from Sundance 2025.
Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers team up to create 'No Other Land'
This Oscar-nominated documentary, which tells the story of the Israeli military's demolition of Palestinian homes in the West Bank, was created by a team of two Palestinian and two Israeli filmmakers.
Secrets feed on time in the masterful novel 'Mothers and Sons'
Adam Haslett's compelling novel focuses on the strained relationship between an asylum lawyer and his mother. It's a beautiful appreciation of the all-too-human mess of life.
For 'Severance' star Adam Scott, there's no separation between work and home
In the Apple TV+ sci-fi drama, now in its second season, Scott plays a man who has a chip implanted in his brain that allows him to sever his work and home lives. Originally broadcast April 6, 2022.
The 5 biggest storylines to watch for at the 2025 Grammy Awards
At Sunday night's Grammys, will Beyoncé finally win album of the year? Will Taylor Swift take that prize for the fifth time? Or will a new generation of pop stars claim the moment?
How to spend less money on your friends' weddings, birthdays and showers
If your social calendar is burning a hole in your wallet, there are steps you can take to spend less while maintaining good relationships.
Faye Webster: Tiny Desk Concert
Featuring her longtime band and a string quartet, Webster guides us through a swooning and sweeping set.