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MaXXXine and what's making us happy

The new movie MaXXXine stars Mia Goth as an adult-film actress who gets her big break in Hollywood, only to be revisited by horrors from her past. Set in 1985 Los Angeles, it's the final film in director Ti West's beloved horror trilogy that began with the movie X. MaXXXine also features performances from Kevin Bacon, Elizabeth Debicki, and Giancarlo Esposito. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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  Bowen Yang thinks being present is overrated

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  HBO's Fantasmas is new and different and uniquely itself

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  Bridgerton closes out a crowded third season

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  Inside Out 2 And What's Making Us Happy

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  Jake Gyllenhaal's Presumed Innocent updates a legal thriller