Popcorn with Peter Travers

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Andra Day, 'The United States Vs. Billie Holiday' Mar 12, 2021

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Actress and singer Andra Day talks about taking on the role of her beloved icon in the new film "The United States Vs. Billie Holiday."

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Spike Lee, 'Da 5 Bloods' Mar 05, 2021

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Spike Lee shares behind-the-scenes details about the cast and production of his film "Da 5 Bloods."

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Amanda Seyfried, 'Mank' Feb 26, 2021

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Actress Amanda Seyfried talks about becoming Hollywood legend Marion Davies in "Mank" and her favorite roles since her film debut in "Mean Girls."

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Daniel Kaluuya, 'Judas and the Black Messiah' Feb 19, 2021

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Actor Daniel Kaluuya talks about his raw performance as Black Panther Party icon Fred Hampton in "Judas and the Black Messiah," as well as the success from his breakout role in "Get Out."

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Viggo Mortensen, 'Falling' Feb 12, 2021

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Viggo Mortensen talks about his feature directorial debut in "Falling" and the inspiration behind the family drama.

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Jared Leto, 'The Little Things' Feb 05, 2021

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Actor Jared Leto talks about playing a serial killer in the new film "The Little Things."

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Gary Oldman, 'Mank' Jan 29, 2021

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Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman talks about the making of "Mank" and its "celebration" of the Golden Age of Hollywood, that doesn't "sugarcoat the uglier side of it."

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Best of 2020 Dec 30, 2020

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In this special edition of "Popcorn," film critic Peter Travers looks back on the year in movies.

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Jamie Foxx, 'Soul' Dec 25, 2020

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Jamie Foxx makes Pixar history as the first Black lead in one of the studio's animated movies. Foxx says the importance of the opportunity in "Soul" wasn't lost on him: "Humanity needs a shot in the arm of soul, and goodness and happiness and smiles."

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George Clooney, 'The Midnight Sky' Dec 18, 2020

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George Clooney opens up about his new movie, "The Midnight Sky," while sharing details about his family's life in quarantine and the uniting force of people's hatred for "Batman & Robin."

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