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What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Friday, September 09, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Fifth Season, Bad Sisters, and more.
'House of the Dragon' episode 3: The king - and the show - go hunting for validation
Sunday, September 04, 2022
In the third episode of HBO's Game of Thrones prequel, Rhaenyra is bored, has to fend off a Lord, then nearly gets gored; meanwhile, a minor threat gets put to the sword.
In 'House of the Dragon' episode 2, two royal heirs stand off, and one stands down
Sunday, August 28, 2022
In the second episode of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' prequel, Daemon makes a play, Rhaenyra wins the day, and Viserys gets the final say.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Friday, August 26, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Peppa Pig, Apostle, and more.
In the 'House of the Dragon' series premiere, the blood of the dragon runs thick
Sunday, August 21, 2022
We recap the debut episode of the Game of Thrones prequel, in which tragedy strikes the Seven Kingdoms, and a new heir is named for the Iron Throne ... for now, anyway.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing
Friday, August 19, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Chaka Khan, P-Valley, and more.
New hit video game Cult of the Lamb is adorably unsettling
Friday, August 19, 2022
An unusual videogame called Cult of the Lamb was recently released for several gaming platforms. It flew to the top of the sales charts, and seems to be developing a cult following of its own.
A handy 'House of the Dragon' glossary: places, powers and people you need to know
Friday, August 19, 2022
HBO's 'Game of Thrones' prequel throws a lot of proper nouns at you. Here's a guide to the important whos, whats and wheres of 'House of the Dragon.'
Should you watch the 'Game of Thrones' spinoff?
Thursday, August 18, 2022
HBO's prequel 'House of the Dragon' drops you into King's Landing 200 years earlier than 'Game of Thrones.' But if you're leery of revisiting Westeros, here's what you need to know.
'GOT' prequel 'House of the Dragon' starts on Sunday
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
The Game of Thrones prequel spinoff House of the Dragon begins Sunday night on HBO. Here's what to expect.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Friday, August 05, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Devil in a Blue Dress, Evil, and more.
For fans and non-fans alike, Netflix's 'The Sandman' is a dream come true
Friday, August 05, 2022
To the many fans of Neil Gaiman's comic book series: Relax. The new Netflix show nails it.
Searching for TV shows to watch? Try: Apple TV's 'Loot' and 'Moonhaven' on AMC+
Monday, August 01, 2022
For every buzzed about show like Netflix's Stranger Things or Apple TV's Ted Lasso, there are a dozen other shows that just go under the radar. But which ones might be worth your time?
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Friday, July 29, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Stray, Joni Mitchell, and more.
In 'Uncoupled,' Neil Patrick Harris gets dumped, but Carries on
Friday, July 29, 2022
After his 17-year relationship ends, a gay NYC real estate agent (Neil Patrick Harris) leans on friends as he navigates hookup culture in this breezy Netflix comedy reminiscent of Sex and the City.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Friday, July 08, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Rutherford Falls season two, Magic Mike XXL, and more.
In 'Thor: Love and Thunder,' Waititi's familiar strains feel familiar and strained
Tuesday, July 05, 2022
Director Taika Waititi goes back to the Thor: Ragnarok well for another sprawling romp starring Chris Hemsworth's pompous thunder god. The water's still thirst-quenching, but not as fresh.
FX's 'The Bear': A funny, raw, real drama in a restaurant kitchen
Monday, June 20, 2022
Jeremy Allen White plays a wunderkind chef who returns to his family's restaurant after a tragedy. The Bear knows exactly what it's doing, and it does it well.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Friday, June 17, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: BTS, Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, and more.
'Queer As Folk' gets a stiletto-heeled reboot that takes time to feel comfortable
Thursday, June 09, 2022
The cast is more diverse, which allows the reboot to address conflicts and give voice to characters the old HBO Queer as Folk never could, while keeping the soapy melodrama of it all.