NPR: Culturetopia
Arts, culture, media and fun from NPR's Neda Ulaby and Monkey See blogger Linda Holmes. Delve into the week's best coverage of books, movies, music and more from the NPR News shows.
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Small Batch: Richard Linklater's 'Boyhood'
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Live at San Diego Comic-Con
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This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, and Glen Weldon join comic book luminary (and Stephen's mother) Maggie Thompson for a show live at San Diego Comic-Con. They'll talk about the ups and downs of nerd culture and sharing the things you love. Glen will then make the panel take an epic quiz about superhero sidekicks. They'll round out the show with a few audience questions and What's Making Us Happy this week.
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Flyover Country and Imperfect Fits
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This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, the show is bicoastal! NPR's Monkey See's Linda Holmes and guest Barrie Hardymon are out west in Los Angeles, while Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon hold down the fort at NPR Headquarters in Washington, D.C. They use the occasion to talk about pop culture representations of the midwest and other states that are frequently misunderstood by those on the coasts. Then they'll talk about imperfect fits. Linda sights Marlon Brando in Guys and Dolls as a prime example--he may embody Sky Masterson, but unfortunately he can't sing. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week.**POP CULTURE HAPPY HOUR LIVE IN BROOKLYN**Date: Tuesday August 19, 2014Time: 7:30pmLocation: The Bell House, 149 7th Street, Brooklyn NY 11215Tickets go on sale Monday July 28, 2014 at 12:00pm EST at popculturetickets.org
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For Our 200th Episode, Quizzes And A Q&A
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For Our 200th Episode, Quizzes And A Q&A This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, the second half of our live show from NPR Headquarters and our official 200th episode. A myriad of special guests grace the stage and answer questions on topics ranging from Wonder Woman, The Bachelor, IMDB keywords, and summer television. The PCHH gang also takes audience questions. **POP CULTURE HAPPY HOUR LIVE AT COMIC-CON**Date: Thursday July 24, 2014Time: 2:00pm-3:00pmLocation: San Diego Comic-Con, Room 32ABCheck the official Comic-Con schedule for updates. **POP CULTURE HAPPY HOUR LIVE IN BROOKLYN**Date: Tuesday August 19, 2014Time: 7:30pmLocation: The Bell House, 149 7th Street, Brooklyn NY 11215Tickets go on sale Monday July 28, 2014 at 12:00pm EST at popculturetickets.org
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Our 200th Show, Live From NPR Headquarters
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This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and Audie Cornish are LIVE from Studio One at NPR headquarters. They'll discuss what's on their pop culture bucket lists and what defines summer entertainment. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week.(And in case you're counting, this is technically our 199th episode. You'll hear the official 200th episode next week!) **POP CULTURE HAPPY HOUR LIVE AT COMIC-CON**Date: Thursday July 24, 2014Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Location: San Diego Comic-Con, Room 32AB(Check the official Comic-Con schedule for updates.)
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Too Old For Youth Culture and Our Favorite Toys
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This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson are joined by NPR Code Switch team members Kat Chow and Gene Demby. The group debate youth culture and whether you are too old for a television show, movie or band. The gang will also discuss some of their favorite childhood toys that they love and miss. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week.
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Wild Cards and the Return of the Regrettable Television Pop Quiz
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This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon are joined by NPR Code Switch's Gene Demby. The gang talks about wild cards--performers and creators who are sometimes delightful and sometimes a disappointment. Then the gang will partake in a round of the Regrettable Television Pop Quiz. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week.
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Buddy Films and First Impressions
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This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson and Tanya Ballard Brown talk about buddy movies. From the new 22 Jump Street to classics like Lethal Weapon and the Odd Couple, they'll discuss the different buddy dynamics and if the buddy movie is a dying genre. Then they'll discuss first impressions: what lines, sounds, and scenes set the tone and outline what a television show, movie, or album are all about. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week.
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Edge of Tomorrow, Noble Flops, and the Tony Awards
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This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and Chris Klimek talk about Edge of Tomorrow, the latest Tom Cruise blockbuster. The gang then talks about noble failures: movies, songs and televisions shows that were highly ambitious, but commercial disasters. They also briefly discuss the "underwhelming" Tony Awards. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week.
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A Visit to Book Expo and Pop Culture When We're Grieving
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This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and Petra Mayer talk about BookExpo America. Linda and Petra talk about what it's like at BEA and give us a peek at what books we can read later this year. Glen talks about the book parties, and tells a story about cornering Junot Diaz and Chris Ware at one soiree. Then they'll talk about grieving and what pieces of media helped them work through the grieving process. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week.
