Unapologetically basic TV and movies that we love

理直气壮地喜爱这些朴素简单的电视和电影

Pop Culture Happy Hour

2026-09-10

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When you hear the words “pumpkin spice latte,” maybe you think of fall. But maybe you just think about the pleasures of something unapologetically basic. The same can be said for movies and TV. Today, we are revealing some of the most basic things we really love – including National Treasure, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Dateline NBC, and The People’s Court. Looking for more episodes like this? Check out:  We talk pop culture pumpkin spice lattes: they're basic but we love them We debate the best movies to watch on an airplane YouTube rabbit holes that are great distractions Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:Letterboxd / FacebookOur weekly newsletterSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See 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
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  • I'm defining basic here as the familiar, right?

  • The comfortable, the mainstream, not in any way challenging or difficult.

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  • When you hear the words pumpkin spice latte, maybe you think of fall, maybe you think of cloves,

  • but maybe you just think, ah, the pleasures of something that is unapologetically basic.

  • Well, the same can be said for movies and television.

  • So today, the hosts of Pop Culture Happy Hour are revealing some of the most basic things we really, really love.

  • I'm Linda Holmes, and joining me are my fellow hosts, Aisha Harris.

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