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NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Stephen Thompson and Marc Rivers about which movie biopics make the cut, and the ones that don't. Sponsor Message ROB SCHMITZ, HOST: This week, we're talking one of Hollywood's recent obsessions, the music biopic. (SOUNDBITE ... See more

ROB SCHMITZ, HOST: This week, we're talking one of Hollywood's recent obsessions, the music biopic. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "MICHAEL") NIA LONG: (As Katherine Jackson) Michael, I knew you were different the moment you were born. You have a very special light.... See more

ROB SCHMITZ, HOST: This week, we're talking one of Hollywood's recent obsessions, the music biopic. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "MICHAEL") NIA LONG: (As Katherine Jackson) Michael, I knew you were different the moment you were born. You have a very special light.... See more

ROB SCHMITZ, HOST: This week, we're talking one of Hollywood's recent obsessions, the music biopic. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "MICHAEL") NIA LONG: (As Katherine Jackson) Michael, I knew you were different the moment you were born. You have a very special light.... See more

Copyright 2026 NPR Stephen Thompson Stephen Thompson is a host, writer and reviewer for NPR Music, where he speaks into any microphone that will have him and appears as a frequent panelist and guest host on All Songs Considered. Thompson also co-hosts the... See more