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08:07

Everyone expected more from the evening 'Invite,' audience included

In the new comedy "The Invite," Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde play a San Francisco couple who spend an evening getting to know their upstairs neighbors, played by Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton. It's Wilde's third directorial effort after her earlier films, "Booksmart," and "Don't Worry Darling." "The Invite" opens in theaters this week. Our film critic Justin Chang has this review.

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08:50

'Toy Story 5' surges into the digital age — while also peering lovingly backward

Justin Chang is a critic for The New Yorker. He reviewed "Toy Story 5."

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08:42

Spielberg returns to familiar alien territory in 'Disclosure Day'

Justin Chang is a film critic for The New Yorker. He reviewed Steven Spielberg's new film "Disclosure Day."

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17:38

'Marty: Life is Short' and 'Lorne' offer differing takes on the celebrity documentary

TV critic DAVID BIANCULLI reviews two new documentaries: Lorne, which looks at Lorne Michaels, creator of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” directed by Morgan Neville. And Marty: Life is Short, streaming on Netflix, is a biography of comedian Martin Short, directed by Lawrence Kasdan.

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05:30

2 young directors strike big at the box office with 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession'

Film critic JUSTIN CHANG reviews the horror films “Backrooms” and “Obsession”.

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07:55

Back from Cannes, a critic shares the films he's most excited to see again

The Cannes Film Festival has been a launchpad for some of the most acclaimed films in recent years, including "Drive My Car," "The Zone Of interest," "Anora" and last year's "Sentimental Value" and "The Secret Agent." Our film critic, Justin Chang, returned from the festival earlier this week. He says that although it wasn't a banner year for Cannes, there still were many good movies, and even a few great movies, to look forward to.

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52:30

'Look to your elders': Alfre Woodard shares her secret to Hollywood longevity

Alfre Woodard stars in the new Netflix sci-fi series "The Boroughs."

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41:49

'It's one of my dreams,' Rose Byrne says of her comic turn on Broadway

Rose Byrne spoke with FRESH AIR producer Ann Marie Baldonado. Byrne is starring in the Broadway revival of the Noel Coward play "Fallen Angels."

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09:27

'The Wizard of the Kremlin' captures the rise of Putin — and 'anything goes' Russia

John Powers reviewed "The Wizard Of The Kremlin," now in theaters.

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18:33

Celebrating acclaimed nature documentarian David Attenborough at 100

Attenborough began hosting and producing nature documentaries for the BBC in the 1950s. He spoke to Terry Gross in 1995 about about traveling the world to film Life on Earth.

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42:36

Boots Riley wants to 'compel' and 'repel' you with 'I Love Boosters'

Boots Riley's new film is "I Love Boosters." It opens in theaters on May 22.

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15:43

Rooted in nature, 'Silent Friend' will change the way you see the trees

Film critic JUSTIN CHANG reviews Silent Friend, a century-spanning film about humanity’s relationship with the plant world.

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15:34

We remember conductor, composer and musician MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS. He was a longtime music director of The San Francisco Symphony, known for his innovation, his ability to translate classical music for the general public, and for fostering contemporary…

Critic-at-large JOHN POWERS reviews The Devil Wears Prada, 2 starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep.

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39:50

Fresh Air with Terry Gross

We celebrate the 80th birthday of JOHN WATERS with two rebroadcast interviews from 2019 and 2014

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08:32

A filmmaker tries to make sense of her past in the achingly sad 'Blue Heron'

Sophy Romvari's semi-autobiographical drama touches on her childhood in British Columbia and her family's experience of tragedy. Blue Heron has won numerous prizes at international film festivals.

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43:42

Paul McCartney's decade of transformation: From Beatles breakup to John Lennon's murder

A new documentary about Paul McCartney, his life after the breakup of The Beatles and the formation of his band Wings is streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The film was made by our guest, Morgan Neville. He also directed documentaries about Fred Rogers, Anthony Bourdain and Orson Welles, as well as many prominent musicians, and has won an Oscar, Emmy and Grammy. Morgan Neville spoke with FRESH AIR's Ann Marie Baldonado.

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42:57

Comic/filmmaker and star Julio Torres spins immigration stress into satire

Torres talks about the obstacles he faced in the immigration system after he came to the U.S. from El Salvador in his 20s. His new HBO Max show is Color Theories. Originally broadcast March 11, 2024.

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08:33

'The Drama' is a half-baked comedy about wedding stress and cancel culture

Robert Pattinson and Zendaya play an engaged couple whose happiness is derailed when a boozy game of "What's the Worst Thing You've Ever Done?" uncovers a dark secret from the past.

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42:52

From 'The Old Man' to 'Giant,' John Lithgow is still going strong

Lithgow, 80, plays an intelligence agent in the FX action series The Old Man, and he's currently starring in the Broadway production of Giant, about a troubling side of children's author Roald Dahl.

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08:47

Strangers forge a powerful bond after a car crash in 'Miroirs No. 3'

Justin Chang is a film critic for The New Yorker magazine. He reviewed the new film "Miroirs No. 3."

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