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Mickey Mouse Spoke For The First Time 86 Years Ago Today

When Mickey first hit the silver screen, he was quiet as the proverbial mouse. He was an instant success, and Disney decided to give him a voice. He first spoke in an animated short film called The Karnival Kid. What were Mickey's first words?

Mickey Mouse Spoke For The First Time 86 Years Ago Today

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Fact-Checking 'San Andreas': Are Earthquake Swarms For Real?

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Fact-Checking 'San Andreas': Are Earthquake Swarms For Real?

Seismologist Lucile Jones discusses how accurate — or not — the plot of this new California earthquake thriller really is. Bonus: Her advice on what to include in an earthquake kit.

Fact-Checking 'San Andreas': Are Earthquake Swarms For Real?

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'Heaven Knows What' Adds New Wrinkles To The Street Junkie Narrative

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'Heaven Knows What' Adds New Wrinkles To The Street Junkie Narrative

The film slightly fictionalizes the experience of Arielle Holmes, a young homeless addict whom filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie first encountered in Manhattan's Diamond District.

'Heaven Knows What' Adds New Wrinkles To The Street Junkie Narrative

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Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Tomorrowland,' The Future And The Past

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Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Tomorrowland,' The Future And The Past

On this week's show, we tackle Tomorrowland and consider pop culture looks at both the future and the past. And as always, we chat about what's making us happy this week.

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David Oyelowo On Acting, His Royal Roots And The One Role He Won't Take

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David Oyelowo On Acting, His Royal Roots And The One Role He Won't Take

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The British-born Nigerian actor talks about playing an American veteran in Nightingale, the reasons he stays in character for weeks at a time and his aversion to playing "the black best friend."

David Oyelowo On Acting, His Royal Roots And The One Role He Won't Take

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A Critic Takes On Cannes: Highlights (And Lowlights) Of The 2015 Festival

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Critic John Powers returns from the French film festival to talk about this year's new international films. Top among his picks is The Assassin, a martial arts film by director Hou Hsiao-Hsien.

A Critic Takes On Cannes: Highlights (And Lowlights) Of The 2015 Festival

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Hollywood Promises Summer Of Blockbusters, And Could Deliver

NPR's Bob Mondello offers a preview of some of the summer's potential blockbusters, including Jurassic World starring Chris Pratt and several show business documentaries.

Hollywood Promises Summer Of Blockbusters, And Could Deliver

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Anne Meara, Half Of Husband-Wife Comedy Team, Dies At 85

Anne Meara died Saturday in New York. She had a long varied career in show business and was one half of the 1960s comedy duo Stiller and Meara. She was marred to Jerry Stiller. Her son is Ben Stiller.

Anne Meara, Half Of Husband-Wife Comedy Team, Dies At 85

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'Sunshine Superman': A Love Story Against The Backdrop of BASE Jumping

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'Sunshine Superman': A Love Story Against The Backdrop of BASE Jumping

BASE jumping pioneer Carl Boenish became famous for jumping with his wife Jean in the 1970s and '80s. Marah Strauch, director of the documentary, says "this felt like a love story to me."

'Sunshine Superman': A Love Story Against The Backdrop of BASE Jumping

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Just Like Its Theme Park Namesake, 'Tomorrowland' Celebrates Optimism

NPR's Bob Mondello reviews Tomorrowland starring George Clooney and directed by Brad Bird.

Just Like Its Theme Park Namesake, 'Tomorrowland' Celebrates Optimism

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