The beauty of “Big Emotions”

The beauty of “Big Emotions.” A still from the movie E.T. shows E.T. and Elliot embrace.
Universal Pictures
The beauty of “Big Emotions.” A still from the movie E.T. shows E.T. and Elliot embrace.
Universal Pictures

The beauty of “Big Emotions”

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This week, Axios Today podcast host Niala Boodhoo and Vulture TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk stop in to decompress after a long week. We talk about the end of mask mandates and share recommendations for what to watch this weekend.

Then, New York Times critic Wesley Morris revels in the beauty of “Big Emotions” and crying at the movies. His recent story is “The Power of a Good Cry.”

Plus, we’ll hear an excerpt of Glory Edim’s fabulous new podcast Well-Read Black Girl. Glory is in conversation with Pachinko author Min Jin Lee!