Movie Monday: ‘Despicable Me 4’ Repeats at No. 1
Gru & Co. repeat at No. 1, while Longlegs strides into the No. Slot, and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 continues its lucrative run as well
Episode 242: A Conversation with Arlene Pellicane. Plus, Luke Combs’ ‘Fathers & Sons’
Arlene Pellicane discusses her new book, Screen Kids. Then the team talks about Luke Combs’ recent album, Fathers & Sons.
Movie Monday: ‘Despicable Me 4’ Has a Gru-vy Holiday Weekend
Despicable Me 4, the latest film to feature bad-guy-turned-good-dad Gru, treated North American theaters like banks just begging to be burgled.
Episode 241: ‘Despicable Me 4’ and ‘Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot’
First, we discuss Despicable Me 4 and the impact of Illumination Entertainment. Then, we unpack Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot.
Five Quintessentially American Movies for The Fourth of July
These films don’t necessarily show America’s history, but they do exhibit what we’ve achieved, what we value and what we just kind of like.
Movie Monday: ‘Inside Out 2’ Threepeats; ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Makes Some Noise
Inside Out 2 earned an estimated $57.4 million this weekend. Add in overseas earnings and it’s the first film this year to gross $1 billion.
The Bible Goes to Hollywood: Seven Movies and Shows Based on Biblical Stories
Here’s a look at 7 movies and television shows based on the Bible. Plenty of your favorites are not included, but all of these are notable—for one reason or another.
Movie Monday: ‘Inside Out 2’ Now the Year’s Biggest Film
Inside Out 2 just claimed the biggest debut since 2023’s Barbie en route to a no-doubt weekend win. But what would it do for an encore?
Episode 239: A Look at ‘Inside Out 2.’ Plus Screens and Our Brains
First, we talk Inside Out 2. Then, Focus on the Family’s Dr. Daniel Huerta talks about how entertainment and technology impact our brains.
Movie Monday: ‘Inside Out 2’ Soars to Win
Inside Out 2 earned $155 million in North America–the biggest opening of any film this year.