Linda Holmes
Stories
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In case 2025 wasn't scary enough, it was a great year for horror, too
From the supernatural to the slightly-too-realistic, it's been a banner year for scary movies, many of which are available to stream from home this Halloween.
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Sci-fi, romance, and... Stranger Things: What to watch this fall
We look at the best of this fall's movies and TV – including some standouts from the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Remembering Robert Redford, in front of and behind the camera
Hollywood star Robert Redford died Tuesday at 89. Redford may have once been known for his glowing looks, but he was never content as a matinee idol.
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'Sequelmania' is real, but is it worth reviving decades-old movie franchises?
With the release of sequels to "The Naked Gun" and "Happy Gilmore," the Pop Culture Happy Hour team has been considering the successes and pitfalls of reviving decades-old franchises.
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What Hollywood gets right about journalism movies
NPR journalists Scott Detrow, Sacha Pfeiffer and Linda Holmes discuss Hollywood's treatment of journalism movies and how they reflect public perception of the profession.
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Mariska Hargitay walks a fine line in 'My Mom Jayne'
It's natural to feel some skepticism when a celebrity makes a documentary about their own family. But Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay' tells a story that is both effective and empathetic.
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'Sinners' is the latest movie to have a post-credit scene
What is the deal with post-credit movie scenes? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Linda Holmes, host of the Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast, about why they exist and whether they really work.
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15 hours later, a grueling ER shifts ends tonight in 'The Pitt' season finale
The first season of The Pitt focused on the toll that work takes on doctors and nurses. It's also been a stellar season of TV.
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The 2025 Oscars: Heavy on speeches, light on politics, and one big winner
It was an earnest and effusive evening — and for the most part, Hollywood left politics at home. A lot of films were recognized, but ultimately, it was Anora's night.
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Favorite heartbreak movies
Sometimes you need a good cry at the movies. Here are some of the best heartbreak films to get the tears flowing.
