What's the secret to actually making a good movie remake? Remakes are as old as cinema itself. Why do they get so much love ... and hate? Bob Mondello
'The Life of Chuck' might leave you brushing away tears -- or scratching your head Mike Flanagan's new film, a maudlin mystery about a man dying of cancer, feels hobbled by its extreme faithfulness to the Stephen King novella on which its based. Justin Chang
Mark Hamill used to downplay his 'Star Wars' past. Now he's embracing it Hamill played Luke Skywalker, one of the most iconic heroes in movie history. His latest film, The Life of Chuck, is an adaptation of a Stephen King novella. Sam Briger
'Jane Austen Wrecked My Life' doesn't live up to its namesake Laura Piani's amiable new romance is weighed down by all its allusions and borrowings — and ultimately fails to deliver on Austen's wit. John Powers
Harvey Weinstein's new trial is almost over. It could be a litmus test for #MeToo Weinstein's sex crimes conviction in New York was overturned last year. In a new trial, three accusers have testified that Weinstein assaulted them. Closing arguments are underway. Ilya Marritz
What makes for a good summer movie? NPR staffers discuss NPR staffers take on a perennial question: What makes for a good summer movie? Scott Detrow
Actor Benicio del Toro on 'The Phoenician Scheme' NPR's Scott Simon talks with Benicio del Toro, who plays a wealthy, scheming mid-century industrialist in Wes Anderson's latest film, "The Phoenician Scheme." Scott Simon
Stunt performer turned director walks away mostly unscathed from fights, flipped cars Filmmaker David Leitch says it's easier to do stunts himself than direct his stunt performer friends. "You are responsible for their safety," he explains. Originally broadcast July 22, 2024. Terry Gross
Wes Anderson peers into the hollowness of extreme wealth in 'The Phoenician Scheme' Benicio Del Toro plays a globe-trotting tycoon trying to convince his estranged daughter (Mia Threapleton) to be his heir. The film is darker, angrier and more violent than Anderson's usual fare. Justin Chang
A gazillionaire becomes conflicted in Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme' Wes Anderson's latest comedy The Phoenician Scheme stars Benicio del Toro, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Cera and Bill Murray. Bob Mondello