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Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the movie Mississippi Masala, the series Like Water for Chocolate and Hasan Minhaj's new special.

Four years ago, 12 boys and their soccer coach were trapped in deep, dark tunnels during heavy rains in Thailand. People around the world were captivated as a mission began to rescue them.

The Library of Congress has acquired the papers of Leslie Bricusse, the songwriter who gave us "Pure Imagination," "What Kind of Fool Am I?," "Goldfinger" and "Talk to the Animals."

Emilia Pérez raked in the most nominations Thursday morning, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked. The Academy Awards are scheduled for Sunday, March 2.

The pandemic decimated the box office and the reshaped the moviegoing experience. NPR's movie critic, Bob Mondello, looks back on how his job changed during the early months of COVID-19.

The 81st Golden Globes were held Sunday night. Was it a comeback after a scandal, or a ho hum awards ceremony? We discuss the highs and lows.

Sharon Washington grew up in an apartment above a branch of the New York Public Library — her father was its custodian. After hours, she had the run of the place. She tells that story in a new play.

On Wild Card, we ask the kinds of questions people often think about but don't talk about. Comedian Ronny Chieng reflects on a disappointing experience that turned out to be a blessing.

On Wild Card, we ask the kinds of questions people often think about but don't talk about. Comedian Ronny Chieng reflects on a disappointing experience that turned out to be a blessing.

Actress Natalie Morales says there were many "shoulds" in her life — pressure to do the right thing — but has recently learned that there's no right way to live.