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It was a night of few surprises, but felt triumphant nonetheless. Here's what NPR pop culture critics had to say as they watched the 96th Academy Awards — from red carpet to the final winners.

A glimpse at the world of women bullfighters in Mexico City, as the spectacle makes its return two years after a judge banned it — generating excitement from fans and criticism over animal cruelty.

The ex-president of Honduras, described by a U.S. government attorney as the man who "paved a cocaine superhighway to the United States" has been convicted of drug trafficking charges in New York.

In just a week there have been two mass kidnappings in Nigeria. Hundreds of women and children have been kidnapped in recent days in Africa's most populous country.

Ramadan is approaching at a challenging time for Muslims worldwide as they watch atrocities unfold in Gaza. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Imam Omar Suleiman about how to approach Ramadan this year.

With cholera on the rise around the world, the global vaccine stockpile is running dry. New doses go right to active outbreaks, with none left for prevention campaigns. Can vaccine makers catch up?

Stone had her first panic attack at age 7. She says acting helps with anxiety, because it draws on her "big feelings." She's nominated for an Oscar for Poor Things. Originally broadcast Jan. 31, 2024.

Ruffalo's up for an Oscar for Poor Things, a bawdy, dark comedy set in Victorian times. The film is a departure from his work in films like Zodiac and Spotlight. Originally broadcast Feb. 13, 2024.

Special prosecutors face an uphill battle in trying to convict the actor over the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, a former federal prosecutor says.

Jennifer Croft's novel, centered on a group of translators working on a book, is surprising at every turn, moving from profound observations about nature, art, and communication — to surreal events.