Guest: Bim Adewunmi, senior culture writer at Buzzfeed and co-host of the Thirst Aid Kit podcast. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, we talk to comedian, actor and podcaster Kumail Nanjiani about the return of The X-Files a TV show about which he has a podcast. Then, Morning Edition host David Greene interviews comedian Hari Kondabolu. His career spanned many decades, giving award-winning performances, where he dazzled regardless of the genre. They'll talk about the nine best picture nominations--will Birdman, Boyhood, or another film take home an Academy Award for best picture? What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing They'll discuss pop culture anniversaries, how often it makes sense to celebrate them, and the best ways to keep nostalgia in check. (A shorter version of the interview aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on June 5, 2016. As the show progresses, you have to kind of watch in order, because there's threads that move along. Sarah Weinman wrote a very good piece last weekend about truth and true crime, and even if these seem like well-covered topics, give it a read she's one of the genre's real experts and enthusiasts. And I should warn people listening that it can get pretty dark. Provided by the Labor Office [Report by Ye Baicheng from People's Daily Online]Taiwan-Vietnam Fun Returns to New Taipei After 4 Years! Quick jolts of energy to brighten up even the worst days. Stephen Thompson and our pals at NPR Music road-test the songs the songs of the summer. I watch it on the app Boomerang. How does it compare to 2015's mediocre but hugely successful revival and the original 1993 film? That's in part because it's just now going into wide release. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. But it shouldn't have. Solo: A Star Wars Story and What's Making Us Happy. They'll talk about the surprising wins, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's final night as hosts, and much more. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon, and Kat Chow partake in a PCHH New Year's tradition. Steven Soderbergh's racetrack heist film opened small for a big director, but its strong cast (Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, and Daniel Craig) and unusual release strategy make it a lot of fun to talk about. In Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods, four Black war veterans return to Vietnam. Specifically, solutions to the problems we're running into entertaining ourselves at home. The Godfather, Goodfellas, The Departed and that's on top of television projects like The Sopranos. Guest: Aisha Harris, host of Slate's Represent podcast. NPR Politics Podcast alum Sam Sanders joins the panel for The LEGO Batman Movie. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Margaret H. Willison discuss Judy Blume's new adult novel In The Unlikely Event. It's also the name of the new movie about him. Then a look at Spin Magazine's decision to review music on Twitter whether criticism is just as good if you do it in 140 characters. You know what? They'll also discuss the sometimes messy passage into adulthood for young celebrities, and talk about untimely deaths of young talents. And it's already earned Taylor Swift some of the best reviews of her career. 2. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR's Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and guest Chris Klimek talk about Arnold Schwarzenegger's new memoir 'Total Recall.' So it's a natural time for Stephen Thompson and Gene Demby to discuss the songs you hear when different players get up to bat. She is juggling her friends, the boys she's interested in, and plenty of drama at home. Plus, what's making us happy this week. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Linda Holmes and Margaret Willison chat about why they love audiobooks, and share a few of their favorites. by this effort to grapple with a recent New York Times op-ed. It's about a whole lot of things, and it's funny, and it's insightful. Four years after Lin-Manuel Miranda's show won 11 Tony Awards, you can watch an original Broadway cast performance at home. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and special guest Matt Thompson talk about 'Iron Man 3,' directed by Shane Black and starring Robert Downey, Jr. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Comfort Food For Your Weary Soul. And the coverage it's received has been huge. Plus What's Making Us Happy this week. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. the juggernaut, the pop culture monster, the game show to shave your mustache to and then grow it back again. The big summer action movie is one of the things we've been missing this year, and now, we've got one. Wisecracks! This week, we remembered Harry Belafonte, looked at Apple Music's new attempt to bring Bach the classics, and got a preview of the upcoming Zelda game.. Here's what the NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour crew was paying attention to and what you should check out this weekend. Guest: NPR White House Correspondent Tamara Keith. Then, they discuss nostalgia as a genre, covering everything from Mad Men to Galavant to American Crime Story. They do business with the town. As with everything we talk about, we didn't want to spoil it for you, so some of its biggest developments went un-analyzed. The panel talks about the harrowing TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel, then switches gears to check in on the NBC comedy Great News, from among others executive producer Tina Fey. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. Then, the panel rounds up some interesting docs streaming online. A lot of the jokes are just jokes an adult would enjoy. She kept herself very busy, moderating a panel full of authors she admires and chatting up one of the biggest nerd icons of her pop-culture coming-of-age, Gillian Anderson. When I'm trying to watch a movie these days, my brain has to be completely shut off all the way. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. In the second half of our live show from the Bell House in Brooklyn, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, and Glen Weldon are joined by a variety of special guests for a few silly quizzes. They'll discuss Americans and their high demands, the smarmy narration, and what happens to the couples once they've settled into their new abodes. Plus, Jesse Thorn stops by to talk about his NPR show Bullseye and Maximum Fun podcast network. Small Batch: You Guys, We Really Hated The Briefcase. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson about the show's legacy and what lead to the show's demise. Her daughter is left to piece together what happened. I have recently watched the really goofy movie Yes, Madam, in which she has this, like, short '80s power lady haircut. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, the PCHH gang is still taking time off. Also, they talk about what makes a good cover song. It's Been a Minute host Sam Sanders and writer Katie Presley join Glen Weldon and Stephen Thompson for an old favorite: People We're Pulling For. And now, they've made their first project for Netflix. ), Morning Edition host David Greene talks with late night radio personality Delilah Rene Luke. Baby Driver and When Auteurs Meet Film Franchises. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon dig into the Academy Awards with a discussion of the ten Best Picture nominees including 127 Hours, The Social Network, True Grit, Winter's Bone, The Kids Are All Right and more. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. On Netflix, a new documentary captures the process of putting on headlining appearances at last year's Coachella Music Festival. And it bummed me out because, again, it was hitting the pleasure center part of my brain. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Barrie Hardymon are LIVE from the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C. The first issue is out now and features illustrations by artist Brian Stelfreeze. In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Linda Holmes talks with romance blogger Sarah Wendell about romance fans, romance novels, and some of her top recommendations for fans and new visitors alike. Next, they'll discuss HBO's new show "Looking" or, "The show that launched a thousand think pieces," according to Glen. Plus, what's making us happy this week. This week: Bend It Like Beckham, Review, and the Criterion Channel's "Starring Michelle Yeoh" playlist. What makes them worth it and how do movies like "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo" even happen? In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Stephen Thompson chats with NPR's biggest Frank Sinatra fan, reporter Sonari Glinton. Comedian Guy Branum joins NPR's Sam Sanders to talk about his new book My Life As A Goddess and the many challenges presented by a mostly white, hetero-normative comedy scene. Glen Weldon and Chris Klimek debate the merits of Swiss Army Man, the new indie comedy referred to as the Daniel Radcliffe farting corpse movie. In this episode: Wipeout, Doctor Who, Community, Knight and Day and so much more, including a pop quiz. All that, plus what's making us happy. Slate recently published The Black Film Canon, a list of 50 films by black directors curated by a panel that included Henry Louis Gates Jr., Wesley Morris, and Ava DuVernay. Normally, royal weddings are like the Oscars: a lot of pomp, but no real surprises. This week, we watched a comedy-drama about two characters with road rage, did a deep dive on Top Chef, and learned about a doctor's struggle to save himself and others. Guest: Brittany Luse, co-host of The Nod podcast. The Mandalorian is the highest profile and most expensive original series to debut on the Disney+ streaming service. Ayesha Rascoe is a White House correspondent for NPR.