Linda Holmes

So Thrash is kind of, I think, if you talk about a movie that is probably best with a group, also probably Thrash.

I think that's right.

Some of them, they make super serious movies that are like intended to get Oscars.

Some of them, they're trying to do like blockbuster movies.

Some of them, they're trying to do in-between movies like I think Apex is.

And then sometimes they're just trying to do like straight up what basic cable movies used to be like, like Thrash.

I am so glad I am here to bring you whatever might be diverting in diversion needing times.

For a perfect whodunit, you need a great detective, or perhaps a whole flock of them.

In the new movie The Sheep Detectives, a shepherd is murdered and the sheep who loved and adored him are determined to solve the crime.

It's sweet and funny, and it's quite emotional, too.

It might change the whole way you see sheep.

And murder.

I'm Linda Holmes, and today we're talking about The Sheep Detectives on Pop Culture Happy Hour from NPR.

Joining me today is NPR film critic Bob Mondello.

Hello, Bob.

Or should I say Bob?

We're starting early.

Also joining us is the co-host of NPR's daily economics podcast, The Indicator from Planet Mars.

Waylon Wong, welcome back, Waylon.

Thank you.