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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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Voices And Changing Bands
This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's ...
This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon talk about a new film about the world of voiceovers and try to figure out how many band members have to leave before it's not the same band. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week.
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Jodie Foster's Accent, Fall TV, And Other Masterpieces
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This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon talk about the new allegorical dystopian post-apocalyptic "hot mess" that is Elysium, discuss the high and low points from Linda's adventures at the Television Critics Association Press Tour. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week.
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'The Bridge' And The Doctor's Many Faces
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This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon are joined by All Things Considered host Audie Cornish to talk about FX's new serial-killer/immigration drama The Bridge, discuss a new Doctor Who! and other actors who make iconic roles their own. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week.
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'Fruitvale Station' And Yelling At Clouds
This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, Stephen Thompson, Glen ...
This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon, and NPR Code Switch team members Kat Chow and Gene Demby talk about 'Fruitvale Station', the perils of the biopic, and technologies we've failed to embrace. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week.
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Fan Gatherings And Fall Television
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This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and producer Jess Gitner talk about conventions and festivals. They'll discuss San Diego Comic Con, SXSW, film festivals and what's gained — and lost — by going big. Next, ahead of Linda's trip to TCA (Television Critic's Association) press tour, they'll talk about what's coming up in television. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week.
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'The New Black' And Secret Names
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This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham, Glen Weldon and producer Jess Gitner talk about the Netflix original series 'Orange Is The New Black.' They'll discuss Taylor Schilling's performance as Piper and the incredibly strong cast of supporting characters. They'll also discus the show's portrayal of sexuality and race. Next, following J.K. Rowling's admittance that she wrote a book as Robert Galbraith, they talk about pseudonyms. What separates a pseudonym from a disguise? All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week.
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The Big Three
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This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon celebrate the third anniversary of the podcast by talking about the number three, from Musketeers to westerns to comedy basics. Next, Linda gives a three-themed quiz. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week.
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'The Heat' Is On, So Come On Down
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This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon talk about box office hit 'The Heat,' directed by Paul Feig. They'll discuss the comedic talent of its stars, Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy, and how they played with the tropes of the buddy cop flick. Next, they devote a whole segment to 'The Price Is Right' and discuss their favorite and least favorite games. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week.
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Typecasting, Tony Soprano And The Chicken Dance
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This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon talk about James Gandolfini, the downsides — and upsides — of typecasting, and picking music for your wedding. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy this week.
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Superman And What Gets Better With Age
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This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and guest Chris Klimek talk about Zack Snyder's summer blockbuster 'Man of Steel.' They'll discuss what they liked and disliked: the movie's length, its action sequences and Henry Cavill's performance as Superman. Next, they'll discuss pop culture that gets better as we get older, from 1980s funk music to classic literature. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week.
