"Every now and then you bump up against a part that presses you to the wall of your ability," Hawke says of his Oscar-nominated portrayal of lyricist Lorenz Hart. Originally broadcast Nov. 13, 2025.

"Every now and then you bump up against a part that presses you to the wall of your ability," Hawke says of his Oscar-nominated portrayal of lyricist Lorenz Hart. Originally broadcast Nov. 13, 2025.

An NPR panel looks at how movies portray Americans abroad, from romantic self discovery to culture clash and stereotypes.

An NPR panel looks at how movies portray Americans abroad, from romantic self discovery to culture clash and stereotypes.

Vibes were all over the place during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival — the last held in Park City, Utah. These are the movies critic Aisha Harris loved.

O'Hara enjoyed a six-decade career in TV and films playing sometimes over-the-top, but endearing characters. "I loved playing cocky untalented people," she told Fresh Air in 1992.

(Image credit: Chris Pizzello)

O'Hara enjoyed a six-decade career in TV and films playing sometimes over-the-top, but endearing characters. "I loved playing cocky untalented people," she told Fresh Air in 1992.

(Image credit: Chris Pizzello)