Marc Rivers

How classic myths make for big-screen movie magic

Debbie Elliott, Barrie Hardymon, Scott Detrow, Marc Rivers, Adam Raney

What does Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey reveal about the checkered history of myths on the big screen.

Making a great Hollywood epic is tough. A look at some of the genre's best

Adrian Ma, Adam Raney, Glen Weldon, Zephyr Weinreich, Marc Rivers

The team at Cineplexity debate the current state of Hollywood epics with the release of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey.'

How Christopher Nolan filmed his adaptation of 'The Odyssey' 'without compromise'

Marc Rivers, Mallory Yu, Scott Detrow, Zephyr Weinreich

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Christopher Nolan about the choices he made adapting Homer's epic poem The Odyssey for the screen, including why he filmed solely in IMAX.

Cineplexity: What makes a great American movie?

Marc Rivers, Don Gonyea, Michel Martin, Steve Inskeep, Adam Raney

As America marks its 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin and Steve Inskeep discuss films that capture the American experience, from 'Do The Right Thing' to 'Gran Torino'.

CINEPLEXITY: The military through Hollywood's lens

Marc Rivers, Adam Raney, Don Gonyea, Tom Bowman, Quil Lawrence

From Saving Private Ryan to Apocalypse Now military movies have shaped how Americans think about war. NPR's Tom Bowman and Quil Lawrence talk about how Hollywood's view of the military has changed over time.

Two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuelan capital of Caracas

Marc Rivers, Scott Detrow, Michael Levitt

Powerful back to back earthquakes hit Venezuela's capital, Caracas. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with journalist Maria Graterol who is in Caracas.

Cineplexity: What makes a dad movie?

Marc Rivers, Pien Huang, Joel Rose, Miles Parks, Adam Raney

What makes a dad movie? Two NPR movie-loving fathers talk about the classics and the films they hope their children will love.