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'Mosul' Offers A Look At Lives Of Iraqis Who Live On Front Lines Of War With ISIS

Netflix's Mosul is a scripted film centered on the fight by an Iraqi SWAT team against ISIS. It was produced by Anthony and Joe Russo, directors of the last two Avengers movies.

'Mosul' Offers A Look At Lives Of Iraqis Who Live On Front Lines Of War With ISIS

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David Prowse, Actor Behind Darth Vader, Dies At 85

British actor David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the first Star Wars trilogy, poses with a fan dressed in a Darth Vader costume during a Star Wars convention on April 27, 2013. On Sunday morning, Prowse's management company shared the news of his death at age 85. Thierry Zoccolan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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David Prowse, Actor Behind Darth Vader, Dies At 85

Audiences heard James Earl Jones' voice as the iconic Star Wars villain, but it was Prowse behind Darth Vader's mask.

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Mary Steenburgen Discusses True Love And Holiday Cheer On 'Happiest Season'

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with actor Mary Steenburgen about her new holiday movie, Happiest Season.

Mary Steenburgen Discusses True Love And Holiday Cheer On 'Happiest Season'

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'Happiest Season' Is A Holiday Family Romcom With A Very Merry Cast

The big family in The Happiest Season includes Burl Moseley, Alison Brie, Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Mary Holland, Victor Garber and Mary Steenburgen. (Whew!) Hulu hide caption

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'Happiest Season' Is A Holiday Family Romcom With A Very Merry Cast

Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis play Abby and Harper, a couple headed home to Abby's parents' house for Christmas. Dan Levy, Victor Garber and Aubrey Plaza are among the terrific supporting cast.

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Holiday Film Preview: What To Watch Now And What To Expect Next Year

NPR offers an expanded holiday film preview to cover the movies that have had their releases delayed into January and February 2021.

Holiday Film Preview: What To Watch Now And What To Expect Next Year

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How To Watch Classic Holiday Movies And Get Paid For It

Reviews.org wants a chief holiday cheermeister, who will watch 25 holiday films in 25 days and fill out a survey after each movie. The pay is $2,500 and a subscription to seven streaming services.

How To Watch Classic Holiday Movies And Get Paid For It

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In 'Sound Of Metal,' A Man Whose Life Revolves Around Music Faces World Of Silence

The movie Sound of Metal, starring actor and rapper Riz Ahmed, tells the story of a drummer whose sudden hearing loss changes more than just his career.

In 'Sound Of Metal,' A Man Whose Life Revolves Around Music Faces World Of Silence

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'Collective' Chronicles The Nightclub Fire — And Corrupt System — That Killed 64

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A new documentary reveals how corporate and government corruption led to the use of diluted disinfectants in Romanian hospitals. Collective is a gripping story that speaks to the present moment.

'Collective' Chronicles The Nightclub Fire — And Corrupt System — That Killed 64

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Riz Ahmed Charts The Journey Of A Deaf Drummer In 'Sound Of Metal'

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Riz Ahmed about his new movie, Sound of Metal, in which he plays a punk-rock drummer who loses his hearing.

Riz Ahmed Charts The Journey Of A Deaf Drummer In 'Sound Of Metal'

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Paul Bettany On His Starring Role In 'Uncle Frank'

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Paul Bettany about his starring role in Uncle Frank, a road movie about a gay man who travels home with his niece for his father's funeral.

Paul Bettany On His Starring Role In 'Uncle Frank'

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RJ Cutler Honors John Belushi In His New Documentary

NPR's Scott Simon talks to filmmaker RJ Cutler about his new documentary called Belushi, on the life of comedian John Belushi.

RJ Cutler Honors John Belushi In His New Documentary

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'Small Axe': A Searing Portrait Of Racism And A Community's Will To Survive

Malachi Kirby (standing) plays activist Darcus Howe in Mangrove, the first film in Steve McQueen's Small Axe anthology. Kieron McCarron/Amazon Prime Video hide caption

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'Small Axe': A Searing Portrait Of Racism And A Community's Will To Survive

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Steve McQueen's powerful anthology consists of five films, each telling a different story about the experiences of Black men and women in London's West Indian community.

'Small Axe': A Searing Portrait Of Racism And A Community's Will To Survive

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'Fireball' Is A Result Of Werner Herzog's Fascination With Meteorites

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to director Werner Herzog about his new documentary — Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds — which explores our cosmic visitors from deep space: meteorites.

'Fireball' Is A Result Of Werner Herzog's Fascination With Meteorites

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