Welcome to Flicks, a WHYY program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers. Stoner’s signature programs — the three-minute Flicks, capturing interviews with the stars and the one-minute Quick Pics offering the week’s “best bets” — appear on dozens of PBS stations nationwide each week. At this site, you can view Patrick’s latest interview as well as interviews from the Flicks archives.
All Episodes
Preview: Vampires Of The Velvet Lounge
Dichen Lachlan talks with Patrick Stoner about the contrast of her underplayed Severance role & the wild comedy horror character in ...
Air Date: March 18, 2026
Oscar nominee Rose Byrne talks with Patrick Stoner about value of balancing big films with small independent ones like this true story. ...
Air Date: March 11, 2026
Oscar nominated director Chloe Zhao talks with Patrick Stoner about her intensely personal approach to her critically acclaimed film. ...
Air Date: March 4, 2026
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Season 2
Kurt Russell & son Wyatt talk with Patrick Stoner about playing the same character, old & young. ...
Air Date: February 25, 2026
Zahn McClarnon & a new cast member talk with Patrick Stoner about Season 4 of the critically acclaimed series with a 100% Rotten Tom ...
Air Date: February 18, 2026
Zooey Deschanel, Charlie Cox, & Gus—playing the title dog—talk with Patrick Stoner about the basic rules of a rom com. ...
Air Date: February 11, 2026
Claire Foy, best known for THE CROWN, talks with Patrick Stoner about using all of her early life’s physical hardships in portraying th ...
Air Date: February 4, 2026
Bill Skarsgard talks with Patrick Stoner about how much of this real life character he uses in preparing a role. ...
Air Date: January 28, 2026
Rhea Seehorn, the recent award winner for Best Actress in a dramatic series, talks with Patrick Stoner about its record breaking debut. ...
Air Date: January 21, 2026
Kate Hudson talks with Patrick Stoner about how she brings her personal hopes, dreams & cares to the roles she plays, including real ...
Air Date: January 14, 2026
Lucy Liu talks with Patrick Stoner about her portrayal of a real life Asian American mother dealing with her own cancer & her son’ ...
Air Date: January 7, 2026
Chase Infiniti & Regina Hall talk with Patrick Stoner about what a young or even veteran actor can learn from their famous costars.< ...
Air Date: December 31, 2025
Hugh Jackman & Jim Belushi talk with Patrick Stoner about the difference between acting & impressions in this true story. ...
Air Date: December 24, 2025
Michael B. Jordan & Delroy Lindo talk with Patrick Stoner about the critically acclaimed Ryan Coogler film. ...
Air Date: December 17, 2025
Benedict Cumberbatch talks with Patrick Stoner about waiving his usual fee to do small projects that he admires. ...
Air Date: December 10, 2025