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

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Class of '07, Snowfall and Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat and Tears
A tidal wave hits a high school reunion in <em>Class of '07.</em>

This week, we revisited Roald Dahl books, confused a balloon for a statue, and took a closer look at male friendships.

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

Trailer for Class of '07

What is making me happy at this very moment is the trailer for the apparently forthcoming Amazon series, , starring Emily Browning and Caitlin Stasey. It's an Australian series aboutand fun with 2000s music and memories and in-girl fighting. That is tailor-made for me and 100% my jam.

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