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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Out Of Season Entertainment And A TV Quiz
This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Linda Holmes, ...
This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson and Trey Graham are joined by producer and first-time guest Jess Gitner to talk about holiday-themed entertainment they happily consume ANY time of year. Among their favorites, 'Love Actually' and music by Sufjan Stevens. Also, Linda concocts a quiz on holiday television. All that plus, What's Making Us Happy this week, including 'My Fair Lady,' Swedish film 'Kyss Mig (Kiss Me)' and a 'Bob's Burger' cover by The National.
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Let's Talk Turkey
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This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and guest Barrie Hardymon talk about Thanksgiving and the culture thereof. They choose some favorite seasonal episodes from 'Friends' and 'Sports Night.' But why is there so little Thanksgiving-themed pop culture out there? They also get into the nuts and bolts of the advice column and discuss some favorites, like 'Miss Manners' and 'Savage Love.' All that plus, What's Making Us Happy this week, including new movies 'Silver Linings Playbook' and 'Anna Karenina.'
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Arcades, Nose Putty, And Lisbeth Salander's Parents
This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Linda Holmes, ...
This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon talk about the movies 'Cloud Atlas' and 'Wreck-It Ralph.' Also, they talk about children in fiction who are separated from their parents. Why are there so many in TV, film and books? All that plus, What's Making Us Happy this week, including rediscovering TV drama 'Party of Five,' Acorn TV, Assassins Creed III and music in commercials.
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Poseurs, Plate-Spinners, And Six Bucks In Pennies (REBROADCAST)
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This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon tackle the issue of cultural pretenders. They also talk about obscure talents that need to make their triumphant returns and a few of the wackiest (really!) TV episode titles we could find. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. (Note: This episode original aired on July 22, 2011.)
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Halloween Stories And Very Good Taste
This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Linda Holmes, ...
This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and guest Tanya Ballard Brown talk about various Halloween topics. Candy corn, yay or nay? Should one dress their dog or cat in costume? Also, traumatic parental costuming decisions and why the holiday has become less scary for kids. Next, they talk about the concept of "good taste." Is there such a thing and who's in a position to say what it might be? All that plus, What's Making Us Happy this week, including Macklemore, 'Nashville,' 'Adventure Time' and a book about Weird Al.
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The Nature Of Suspense And Our Love Of Cover Songs
This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Linda Holmes, ...
This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and guest Barrie Hardymon talk about the nature of suspense, from Hitchcock films to Ben Affleck's 'Argo.' What's the difference between surprise and suspense, and how does it work in film and books? Also, they talk about what makes a good cover song. They share some of their favorites, even some that only exist in their imaginations. All that plus, What's Making Us Happy this week, including Tig Notaro Live, FX's 'The League,' the documentary 'Beauty Is Embarrassing,' and the etymology of "superhero" (or is it super-hero?).
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Of Musclemen And Drinking Songs
This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Trey Graham, ...
This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and guest Chris Klimek talk about Arnold Schwarzenegger's new memoir 'Total Recall.' They also talk about the evolution of action hero and action movie in general. Then drinking in popular culture, from James Bond's martini to Sex and the City's cosmo. They share their favorite drinking songs and discuss what role the alcoholic beverage plays in a character's development. All that plus, What's Making Us Happy this week.
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Time Travel And The Right Way To Be Pushy
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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 'Looper,' the new film starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis. What they liked, what they didn't, and time travel movies of years past. Also, they talk about pop culture entry points. What's the best way to introduce your favorite music, movies or tv shows to friends? All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week.
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The State Of Television And The Tweed Set
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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 Emmy Awards. Homeland and Modern Family were big winners, but why did the night contain no real surprises? They also explore academia in the form of favorite pop-culture professors. They'll touch on teachers from 'The Simpsons,' 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and even Shakespeare plays. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week.
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Breakup Culture And Fall Television Predictions
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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 fall television predictions for new shows, including 'Nashville,' 'Revolution,' 'Last Resort,' 'Partners' and 'Vegas.' Which will be successful and why? Also, they take on a listener suggestion and cover breakup culture: favorite breakup songs and unforgettable breakup scenes from TV and movies. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week.
