Tag: humor

We covered dozens of new movies in 2024, some we loved, some we didn’t, and everything in between. And there are always a few favorites that we don’t get a chance to talk about. Today, we’re making recommendations for great movies we missed in 2024.

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Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, and Shōgun all took home awards Sunday night at the Golden Globes.

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The new Netflix film “Carry-On” reminds us of how airports are the perfect setting for thrillers. Tight security, short tempers, and high stakes make for the perfect edge-of-your-seat storyline.

NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and KQED listener Cricket Liu of San Jose, Calif.

On Wild Card this week, Michelle Buteau opens up advice she was smart to ignore and why getting married is the biggest risk she’s ever taken.

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After a rocky few years and the disbanding of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the Golden Globes have seemingly stabilized. This time, comedian Nikki Glaser will be emceeing the ceremony.

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The co-writer of I Heart Huckabees and director of The Little Hours was found dead at a Los Angeles residence on Friday. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the case.

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This week, we ring in the New Year by reminding ourselves of what made the old one so great.

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The Golden Globes are Sunday. NPR’s Eric Deggans and Bob Mondello talk to BlackFilmandTV.com’s Wilson Morales about movies favored to win and criticism of the awards.

The streaming platform is free this weekend for anybody who has an Apple ID. I’m not here to tell you to pick this service over any other — but I can offer a little advice on how to maximize the next few days.