Bob Mondello appears in the following:
In 'Mary Poppins Returns,' The Practically Perfect Nanny Is Back
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
In Mary Poppins Returns, Emily Blunt takes on the role of the supercalifragilistic nanny made famous by Julie Andrews in 1964.
A Boy Grows Up Fast On The Streets Of Beirut In The Dickensian 'Capernaum'
Thursday, December 13, 2018
A tough, wise-beyond-his-years 12-year-old (Zain Al Rafeea) leaves the misery of his home life, only to take on the responsibility of caring for an even younger child.
In 'If Beale Street Could Talk,' Characters Struggle Against Injustice And Find Hope Through Love
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Director Barry Jenkins' follow-up to his Oscar-winner, Moonlight, is a swoony adaptation of the James Baldwin novel, If Beale Street Could Talk.
NPR's Favorite Movies Of 2018
Monday, December 10, 2018
From the record-breaking hit Black Panther to the melodrama A Star Is Born, our film critics pick their 15 favorite movies of the year.
Movie Review: 'Mary Queen Of Scots'
Friday, December 07, 2018
In the lush historical tragedy, Mary Queen of Scots, Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie play the title character, and her cousin and nemesis Queen Elizabeth.
'Tis The Season For 'Anna And The Apocalypse,' The New Zom-Com Musical
Friday, November 30, 2018
What could be more full of holiday spirit than zombies, you ask? The new zombie musical comedy Anna and the Apocalypse is here to upend your holiday movie expectations.
Remembering The Work Of Director Bernardo Bertolucci
Monday, November 26, 2018
The late Italian Filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci found international renown with such films as Last Tango in Paris and The Last Emperor.
Bernardo Bertolucci, Directed 'Last Tango In Paris,' Dies At 77
Monday, November 26, 2018
The filmmaker died of cancer at his home in Rome Monday. Bertolucci's films, which include The Conformist and The Last Emperor, enthralled and shocked the world.
Magician Ricky Jay Dies At 72
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Master magician Ricky Jay has died. Throughout his career, he amazed audiences with card tricks and even consulted on some Hollywood films including Ocean's Thirteen and The Prestige.
Royal Intrigue Fuels Eccentric Comedy Of Manners, 'The Favourite'
Friday, November 23, 2018
Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos finds both pathos and dark comedy in the machinations surrounding England's Queen Anne in his period dramedy The Favourite.
Are You Hitting The Theaters This Season? Here's What Movies To Look For
Thursday, November 22, 2018
A look ahead at possible awards contenders and potential blockbusters that Hollywood is wrapping up for your holiday enjoyment.
Director Alfonso Cuarón Reimagines His Mexican Childhood In 'Roma'
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
The official entry for Best Foreign Language film from Mexico is Roma, director Alfonso Cuarón's black-and-white reimagining of his middle class childhood home in Mexico City.
'Girl': Belgian Drama About A Young Trans Ballet Student Is On Point
Thursday, November 15, 2018
A precise performance from young Victor Polster grounds this closely observed tale of Lara, a trans girl impatient with the process of transition.
Death Wears A Pleasing Face In The Swoony, Stylized 'El Angel'
Thursday, November 08, 2018
Writer/director Luis Ortega invests the tale of a brutal but beautiful young serial killer who terrorized Argentina in the 1970s with an intoxicating sense of glamour.
Outsized Music Personalities Featured In 'Bohemian Rhapsody' And 'Maria By Callas'
Friday, November 02, 2018
In the biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, Rami Malek plays Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the rock group Queen. In the documentary Maria by Callas, opera singer Maria Callas speaks for herself through letters and interviews.
Actor Paul Dano Steps Behind The Camera In 'Wildlife'
Monday, October 22, 2018
Actor Paul Dano will make his directorial debut with Wildlife, a drama starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan, about the shredding of a marriage as seen through the eyes of the couple's son.
In '22 July' Filmmaker Paul Greengrass Tells The Story Of Terrorist Attack In Norway
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Filmmaker Paul Greengrass, who has alternated between Bourne movies and true suspense stories, tackles another real-life drama in 22 July: a terrorist attack in Norway that killed 77 people in 2011.
NPR's Movie Preview: 15 New Films To Watch — And Watch Out For — This Fall
Wednesday, October 03, 2018
From the big studio flicks to the festival favorites, here are some of the best and otherwise noteworthy films coming to theaters.
Despite Its Incendiary Subject Matter, 'Monsters And Men' Is Sober And Nuanced
Tuesday, October 02, 2018
Reinaldo Marcus Green drew inspiration for his new movie Monsters and Men from the 2014 death of Eric Garner at the hands of an arresting officer. The film deals with a police killing and its aftermath.
Toronto Film Award Expected To Put 'Green Book' On Oscar Shortlists
Monday, September 17, 2018
The Toronto International Film Festival wrapped up Sunday, offering some early hints about Hollywood's awards season. The festival's top prize went to Peter Farrelly's Green Book.