Filmmaker John Sayles' new novel tells story of Henry Ford
John Sayles launched an independent film movement with his film "Return of the Secaucus 7." His new novel tells of Henry Ford's social engineering of both his workers and Detroit.
After a teen’s death, questions arise about what kids are seeing online
After her 15-year-old son Mason died following a viral online challenge, Joann Bogard began asking how dangerous content reached him in the first place.
'Newsmakers': A new NPR podcast to add to your lineup
"Newsmakers" will bring listeners long-form interviews with the most important voices in the news: changemakers, disruptors and the biggest names in politics, business, and culture.
Marvin Kalb on CBS News Radio's legacy and the threats to our democracy
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio will shutter in May.
A new film celebrates 100 years of dance
A new PBS documentary, "Martha Graham Dance Company: We Are Our Time," profiles the company.
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A Facebook whistleblower sees real change coming for social media accountability
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen called the California verdict against Meta "huge."
After the Oscars: Surprises, history and a rare tie
Paul Thomas Anderson’s "One Battle After Another" led the night.
Short film 'All The Empty Rooms' takes viewers into bedrooms of school shooting victims
A documentary up for an Academy Award on Sunday night shines a different light on the epidemic of school shootings in America.
Why are left-leaning voters listening to right-wing podcasts?
After President Trump's election a year ago, many on the left were left wondering what happened — a phenomenon caused, many say, by the divide in the media that each...
'Hamnet' nominated for 8 Academy Awards
"Hamnet," the screen adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's acclaimed novel, centers the family life of William Shakespeare and the creation of his play.
SNL's Trump impersonations may be funny, but are they sharp enough for the political moment?
For nearly 50 years, NBC's "Saturday Night Live" has been giving viewers a weekly dose of political satire.
Why is physical media still popular?
Vinyl, cassettes and even Walkmans seem like antiquities in this day and age, but there has been a surprising resurgence and they've become a staple at certain big box stores.
After Netflix backs out, Paramount moves to reshape the studio map
With Netflix backing out, Paramount is now set to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for $111 billion. That would put two longtime Hollywood studios under one roof, along with streaming services,...
Elvis Presley the performer is on display in new EPiC film
The new film "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert" showcases Elvis Presley's legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s.
Joachim Trier on directing choices in Oscar-nominated 'Sentimental Value'
The Norwegian film "Sentimental Value" is up for nine Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.
Stephen Colbert says CBS stopped him from airing Senate interview
The networked blocked Colbert from airing the interview because of a new Federal Communications Commission guidance on equal airtime.
Oscar nominee talks about casting 'Sinners'
Among the record-setting 16 Academy Award nominations for the movie "Sinners" is a nod for Best Casting, a brand new category.
How it felt to be grass during Bad Bunny's halftime show
Andrew Athias traveled from Philadelphia to perform in the halftime show.
When watching the news becomes too much
It has been impossible to escape the images and video coming out of Minneapolis.
Martin Scorsese’s 'Taxi Driver' turns 50
Why are so many film buffs and critics still talking about "Taxi Driver," 50 years later?