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    What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and reading

    Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: South Side, Treasure Planet, the Sight & Sound film list, Matt Rogers and more.
    by Roxana Hadadi Dec 09, 2022 3 minutes
    Matt Rogers in <em>Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas?</em>

    This week, Brittney Griner returned home, we learned how to keep in touch with our ancestors, and the world's oldest tortoise celebrated 190 years.

    Here's what the NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour crew was paying attention to — and what you should check out this weekend.

    South Side

    The comedy has returned on HBO Max. It is now in its third season. The show is about various communities of South Side, Chicago residents, how their lives intersect, and their increasing hijinx. Season one established the plot around this slice of a working class community and, a couple of characters escape their mundane lives to have a fun day off. This third season is just wacky in very fun, subversive ways. It's a great watch.

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