Sam Briger

Giamatti is nominated for an Oscar for his role as a pompous boarding school teacher who's assigned to supervise a student who has nowhere to go over winter break. Originally broadcast Jan. 10, 2024.

The much anticipated sci-fi movie "Dune: Part Two" is in theaters. Its director, Denis Villeneuve, spoke with FRESH AIR producer Sam Briger about making "Dune: Part One" and "Two" and the rest of his film career.

Sam Briger talks to Mark Ruffalo who has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Poor Things." Some of his other movies include "Spotlight," "Foxcatcher," "The Kids Are All Right," "Zodiac" and "You Can Count On Me." He has, of course, also played the Incredible Hulk in many Marvel movies and TV shows.