Marc Rivers
Stories
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What movies are best to see on the Big Screen
NPR staff debate the best movies to see on the big screen.
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Christina Applegate talks about the joy she's found even in hard times
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Christina Applegate tells Rachel Martin about a period in her life she daydreams about.
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NPR critics revisit the ghosts of Oscars past
The Oscars are tonight, and not everyone will be happy with who wins and loses. But what if we had a chance to pick the Oscars? This week, we're looking into Oscars past and relitigating some wins.
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Oscar nominee Delroy Lindo on finding the pain and heartache rooted in the Blues
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with actor Delroy Lindo about his Oscar nominated role in the supernatural thriller Sinners.
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Has the Academy finally embraced the horror genre?
If you're a fan of the horror genre, this year's Oscars are something to celebrate with multiple nominations.
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Remembering Colman McCarthy, who wrote about peace at 'The Washington Post' for years
Colman McCarthy dedicated his life to peace — from training to be a monk, to teaching and writing about peace. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with his eldest son, Jim McCarthy, about his father's legacy.
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Black History Month: A look back at 2016 in film and TV
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with filmmaker Ava DuVernay about the film and TV of a decade ago as part of a Black History Month series about the year 2016.
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How do you cast the right actors to tell a story on screen?
An Academy Award in Best Casting will be the newest prize at the Oscars in March. An NPR panel examines what an achievement in casting might mean.
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How 2016's Black art and culture set the stage for 2026
NPR's Juana Summers talks to critics Angelica Jade Bastién and Vinson Cunningham about 2016's music, literature, politics, and on-screen representation as the nation celebrates Black History Month.
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What's your favorite depiction of POTUS on the big screen?
In honor of President's Day, an NPR panel picks their favorite depictions of POTUS in film.