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Found: The 19th century silent film that first captured a robot attack

A newly rediscovered 1897 short by famed French filmmaker Georges Méliès is being hailed as the first-ever depiction of a robot in cinema.

Your guide to Oscar-nominated movies and where to watch them

The Oscars are Sunday and we are here to help you get caught up! We've assembled details and coverage for the 14 films nominated in six major categories — all in one place.

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' remembers every Nintendo moment ever

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is the ultimate piece of Nintendo fan service. Mario (Chris Pratt), Luigi (Charlie Day), Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) are on an outer space adventure to save Princess Rosalina (Brie Larson). The film features other beloved Nintendo characters like Bowser (Jack Black) and Yoshi (Donald Glover) – and a few surprises. It’s a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which made more than a billion dollars worldwide. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture

Chris Alonso's mother Kena had a disease that slowly took everything from her. Her muscles. Her voice. Her thirty years of working the land beside her son, who is a landscape architect. She asked them to put her in the ground. Chris and his wife Lauren Robie created Hope Eternal Gardens in Punta Gorda. A natural burial option where the land can then be kept as a memorial plot for flowers and trees to grow. What people decide about their end of life arrangements can say *everything* about how they lived. We met with three families who chose a *different* kind of goodbye. One by land, one by water and another just under the skin.

Alternative burial options found across Florida -- from skin deep to below the waves

For many, what happens after death is rarely discussed. For others, it becomes an ongoing and meaningful conversation. WGCU met with three families who embraced a different kind of farewell.

Success! After key milestone, Artemis II astronauts speed off toward the moon

NASA's Artemis II crew has successfully launched on a mission that will take it around the moon and back to Earth. A key maneuver Thursday night sent them hurtling toward their lunar target.

Afroman prevails in cops' music video defamation suit after a brief but viral trial

The "Because I Got High" rapper made waves in 2023 with the album and song "Lemon Pound Cake," using home video to mock a police raid on his Ohio home. The deputies lost their civil suit against him.

'iPod archaeology' inspires joy, nostalgia through old technology and music

iPods were all the rage 20 years ago, but Apple discontinued them in 2022. Claire Hughes is refurbishing old, used iPods and sharing what she finds on them.

Kronos Quartet members discuss being part of the San Francisco-based chamber ensemble

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with David Harrington, Gabriela Díaz, Ayane Kozasa, and Paul Wiancko about being the Kronos Quartet.

FIFA hikes World Cup prices, again. A finals ticket can now cost as much as $11,000

FIFA has raised prices for over 40 games of the World Cup in its latest sale that kicked off Wednesday, according to an NPR count. The most expensive tickets to the final now cost $10,900.

The iconic South African theater that took on apartheid

South Africa's iconic Market Theatre, born in the darkest days of apartheid and a force for change, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

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