We're Off The Deep End And Into 'A Star Is Born'

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In the latest retelling of the Hollywood classic, Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) and Ally (Lady Gaga) are the stars to be born. Warner Bros. hide caption

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In the latest retelling of the Hollywood classic, Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) and Ally (Lady Gaga) are the stars to be born.

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Lady Gaga stars opposite Bradley Cooper in the latest retelling of A Star Is Born. It's also Cooper's directing debut, with a cast that includes Sam Elliott, Andrew Dice Clay, and Dave Chappelle. We're joined by Ari Shapiro to break down the singing, the glamour, the tears, and the wonder of Sam Elliott's voice.

Show Notes:

• Linda's A Star is Born review
• "Bradley Cooper Is Not Really Into This Profile" (The New York Times)

• What's making Stephen happy: his "Thinkin' Songs" playlist
• What's making Glen happy: Tea With the Dames
• What's making Ari happy: Robyn's "Honey"
• Whats making Linda happy: favorite bookstore Twitter thread

The audio was produced and edited by Vincent Acovino and Jessica Reedy.