Masters of the Universe and What’s Making Us Happy

Supergirl and What’s Making Us Happy

Hollywood’s newest Supergirl is kind of a dirtbag — in the good way. Fearless and grumpy, Supergirl (Milly Alcock) sets out on a quest to support a new pal’s revenge journey and to make a point that should be clear by now: Never mess with a lady’s dog. Also featuring David Corenswet and Jason Momoa, is Supergirl a worthy follow up to Superman? If you want more DC superhero action, check out these episodes:  'Superman' takes off and nails the landing [https://www.npr.org/2025/07/11/1255526967/superman-takes-off-and-nails-the-landing] 'The Batman' puts the emo in emote [https://www.npr.org/2022/02/17/1081475035/the-batman-puts-the-emo-in-emote] Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour: Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/nprpopculture/] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pchh] Our weekly newsletter [https://www.npr.org/newsletter/pop-culture] Support Pop Culture Happy Hour+ [https://plus.npr.org/happy] See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]

Great movies we missed

There have been some fantastic movies released this year, and we know you can’t see them all. So we’re recommending four recent movies we missed that you should add to your watchlist: The Furious, Tuner, She’s The He, and Heresy. If you need a few more fun film recommendations, check out these episodes:  Fun movies you may have missed [https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/nx-s1-5816384/fun-movies-you-may-have-missed] Our favorite movies on Tubi [https://www.npr.org/2026/02/26/nx-s1-5725410/our-favorite-movies-on-tubi] We debate the best movies to watch on an airplane [https://www.npr.org/2024/12/19/1220280835/we-debate-the-best-movies-to-watch-on-an-airplane] Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour: Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/nprpopculture/] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pchh] Our weekly newsletter [https://www.npr.org/newsletter/pop-culture] Support Pop Culture Happy Hour+ [https://plus.npr.org/happy] See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]

Leviticus

You should see the new horror movie Leviticus. Set in a small Australian religious community, it’s about two queer teens that start having feelings for each other. Their relationship touches off a chain of increasingly violent events. It’s both a queer coming-of-age romance and a blistering indictment of gay conversion therapy. Mostly, though, it’s a seriously creepy movie about a demonic entity that knows exactly how to get to you.  If you like spine-tingling queer dramas, check out these episodes:  'I Saw the TV Glow' is weird and transfixing [https://www.npr.org/2024/05/14/1197964549/i-saw-the-tv-glow-is-weird-and-transfixing] 'Love Lies Bleeding' is the queer erotic thriller Kristen Stewart fans have wanted [https://www.npr.org/2024/03/15/1197962965/love-lies-bleeding-is-the-queer-erotic-thriller-kristen-stewart-fans-have-wanted] Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour: Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/nprpopculture/] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pchh] Our weekly newsletter [https://www.npr.org/newsletter/pop-culture] Support Pop Culture Happy Hour+ [https://plus.npr.org/happy] See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]

Best Pixar Movies, Ranked

Toy Story 5 just hit theaters, so it seemed like a good time to revisit our episode from last summer where we discussed YOUR picks for the greatest Pixar films of all time. Thousands of you voted, and we've got the results. If you want to hear about other Pixar films we loved, listen to our episodes about: Nature needs a little help in the inventive Pixar movie ‘Hoppers’ [https://www.npr.org/2026/03/09/nx-s1-5737566/nature-needs-a-little-help-in-the-inventive-pixar-movie-hoppers] 'Turning Red' paints teenage feelings in rich, vibrant colors [https://www.npr.org/2022/03/04/1084470768/turning-red-paints-teenage-feelings-in-rich-vibrant-colors] 'Inside Out 2' is a Pixar sequel worth celebrating [https://www.npr.org/2024/06/14/1197965158/inside-out-2-is-a-pixar-sequel-worth-celebrating] Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour: Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/nprpopculture/] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pchh] Our weekly newsletter [https://www.npr.org/newsletter/pop-culture] Support Pop Culture Happy Hour+ [https://plus.npr.org/happy] See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]

Toy Story 5 and What's Making Us Happy

In Disney’s Toy Story 5, Jessie, Woody, and Buzz are back to confront a new threat – screen time. When their kid Bonnie gets a new tablet called Lilypad, she forgets about the rest of her toys. But Jessie is determined to win Bonnie back, even after a series of events separates them. Toy Story 5 features a familiar and beloved voice cast with Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack reprising their roles.  Are you a fan of all things Pixar? Check out these episodes! Top 5 Pixar movies, ranked by listeners  [https://www.npr.org/2025/06/24/1254640147/top-5-pixar-movies-ranked-by-listeners] Nature needs a little help in the inventive Pixar movie ‘Hoppers’ [https://www.npr.org/2026/03/09/nx-s1-5737566/nature-needs-a-little-help-in-the-inventive-pixar-movie-hoppers] Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour: Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/nprpopculture/] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pchh] Our weekly newsletter [https://www.npr.org/newsletter/pop-culture] Support Pop Culture Happy Hour+ [https://plus.npr.org/happy] See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]