Bob Mondello
Stories
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The 1970s hostage story of 'Dead Man's Wire' speaks across the decades
Gus Van Sant's police thriller Dead Man's Wire is a true-crime dramatization of a 1977 hostage incident in Indianapolis.
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The marital standup story 'Is This Thing On?' sneaks up on you like a great punchline
Bradley Cooper's new relationship dramedy Is This Thing On? is about a man who's never done comedy before, working out his marital problems on a stand-up stage.
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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.
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From 'The Princess Bride' to 'Misery,' Rob Reiner leaves a legacy of movie magic
Hollywood's Rob Reiner made a virtue of virtuosity, directing such diverse hits as When Harry Met Sally, Stand By Me, A Few Good Men, This is Spinal Tap, and Misery.
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What made playwright Tom Stoppard so singular
The playwright Tom Stoppard, who penned shows including Arcadia and Travesties and the screenplay for Shakespeare in Love, died last week.
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Chloe Zhao's 'Hamnet' tells a story of grief and the healing power of art
Based on Maggie O'Farrell's acclaimed 2020 novel about William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, Chloe Zhao's beautiful film Hamnet tells a story of tragedy and the healing power of art.
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There's reason to be optimistic about the the movies coming this holiday season
A selective preview of the comedies, action adventures, dramas and awards contenders Hollywood has in store between Thanksgiving and the end of 2025.
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The first 'Wicked' movie was about growing up. 'Wicked: For Good' is about wising up
Wicked: For Good is out this weekend, and while the prequel-sequel may not feel quite as worthwhile as Part 1, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are two powerhouse voices.
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'Jay Kelly' and 'Sentimental Value' are both about fathers, daughters and fame
The American comedy Jay Kelly and the Scandinavian drama Sentimental Value are funhouse mirror versions of the same story about celebrities and their daughters.
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The new film 'Train Dreams' is almost unbearably beautiful
Clint Bentley's intimate historical drama, Train Dreams, is set in the age of the steam locomotive and westward expansion, and centers on a logger in the Pacific Northwest.
