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The best movies and TV of 2022, picked for you by NPR critics

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

The best movies and TV of 2022, picked for you by NPR critics

Whether you plan to head out to the theater, or binge from the couch, our critics have gathered together their favorite films and TV shows of the year. Happy watching!

Monday

James Cameron aims to finally put that 'Titanic' door debate to rest, 25 years later

Fans have long debated whether there was room for both Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose (Kate Winslet) on the makeshift raft in the 1997 blockbuster Titanic. CBS Photo Archive via Getty Images hide caption

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James Cameron aims to finally put that 'Titanic' door debate to rest, 25 years later

The blockbuster hit theaters on Dec. 19, 1997. Since then, fans have debated whether Jack could have survived on the makeshift raft. Now Cameron says a forensic analysis rules that out definitively.

Thursday

These are the life lessons Geena Davis learned from 3 of her most famous movies

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These are the life lessons Geena Davis learned from 3 of her most famous movies

Geena Davis' new memoir, Dying of Politeness, looks back on her life and career. In a conversation with NPR's Morning Edition, she reflects on some of those iconic roles and how they shaped her.

These are the life lessons Geena Davis learned from 3 of her most famous movies

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Wednesday

Halle Bailey's 'Little Mermaid' is already making waves among young Black girls

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Halle Bailey's 'Little Mermaid' is already making waves among young Black girls

Social media has been filled with videos of Black children watching the teaser of the trailer for the new Little Mermaid movie, which stars Bailey.

Saturday

Opinion: In China, movie villains don't get away

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Opinion: In China, movie villains don't get away

In China, the new "Minions" movie ends with assurances that the bad guy serves time, rather than escapes. NPR's Scott Simon details how Chinese authorities could adjust the endings of other movies.

Opinion: In China, movie villains don't get away

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The new Downton Abbey film is here, and its creator says misery isn't compulsory

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The new Downton Abbey film is here, and its creator says misery isn't compulsory

After six seasons and one movie spin-off, fans of the Crawley family have questions about the newest upcoming film; Show creator Julian Fellowes has answers.

The new Downton Abbey film is here, and its creator says misery isn't compulsory

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Hollywood and tyrants: How filmmakers take on the powerful

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Hollywood and tyrants: How filmmakers take on the powerful

A look at how Hollywood has depicted authoritarians, from Duck Soup to The Last King of Scotland.

Hollywood and tyrants: How filmmakers take on the powerful

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Thursday

Jared Leto is Marvel's bat-man in the vampiric 'Morbius'

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Jared Leto is Marvel's bat-man in the vampiric 'Morbius'

An ailing biochemist aims to cure himself of a debilitating illness, but ends up infecting himself with vampirism in the Marvel movie Morbius.

Jared Leto is Marvel's bat-man in the vampiric 'Morbius'

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Will Smith, one of the film's producers, says he got into character by speaking and dressing like Richard Williams.

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'King Richard,' the Oscar-nominated film, authentically depicts the Williams' history

King Richard is nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture. Will Smith, Isha Price, and Aunjanue Ellis explain how faith motivated the Williams' family.

'King Richard,' the Oscar-nominated film, authentically depicts the Williams' history

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