

Mark Rivers
NPR producer who contributes to Pop Culture Happy Hour episodes; in this episode offers production perspective and commentary on the film Mother Mary.
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Apr 27, 2026 • 20min
Mother Mary
Sydney Madden, music and culture critic known for sharp film-music analysis, and Mark Rivers, NPR producer with behind-the-scenes production insight, dig into Mother Mary. They discuss the film's spooky visuals, grand concert numbers, casting and music credibility, the central fraught friendship, and the movie's ambitious but often opaque storytelling.


