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A daily chronicle of creativity in film, TV, music, arts and entertainment produced by Southern California Public Radio. Host John Horn leads the conversation, accompanied by the nation's most plugged-in cultural journalists.

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    • Dec 29, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 178 EPISODES

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    The Frame podcast is an outstanding production that offers a wealth of informative and entertaining content. Hosted by the talented John Horn, it consistently delivers thought-provoking interviews and insightful discussions on various subjects within the arts and entertainment industry. The show's impeccable production values make it a joy to listen to, with each episode being well-paced and engaging.

    One of the best aspects of The Frame podcast is its ability to delve into topics in-depth, providing listeners with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the arts. This is particularly evident in John Horn's movie and TV reviews, where he skillfully analyzes and dissects the nitty-gritty elements of these mediums. His expertise shines through in his interviews as well, as he asks probing questions that allow guests to expand upon their viewpoints more extensively than they would in other interviews.

    Moreover, The Frame stands out for its wide range of subjects and themes covered. From video games to documentaries to hot new TV shows, there is something for everyone. The podcast also tackles important societal issues such as race and gender, offering a mix of current events alongside Hollywood fluff. This diverse range of topics ensures that listeners are constantly engaged and exposed to different perspectives.

    While The Frame excels in many areas, there are few aspects that could be improved upon. Firstly, some may find the episodes too short given how fascinating the content is. It can be frustrating when you're engrossed in an interview or discussion only for it to end abruptly after a brief period of time. Additionally, while the show covers both obscure and mainstream stories, there may be times when listeners want even more variety or exposure to lesser-known artists or projects.

    In conclusion, The Frame podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in arts and entertainment news. Its well-thought-out format, exceptional host, diverse subject matter, and high-quality production make it an enjoyable experience every time. Whether you're looking for insightful interviews, in-depth reviews, or simply want to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in the industry, The Frame delivers it all. It is truly one of the best entertainment podcasts out there and deserves its place at the top.



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    LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: East West Players: A Home on Stage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 50:28


    Listen to a panel discussion led by Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about chronicling the 58-year history of the longest running theatre of color in the U.S. Full Event Info: Here Guests: Zandi De Jesus (she/her), actress Yu Gu (she/her), director Tamlyn Tomita (she/her), actress  (Recorded live on Dec. 12, 2023) Watch full episodes at Pbssocal.org/Artbound or the free PBS app.

    LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: Angel City Press: L.A. through the Pages

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 43:01


    Listen to a panel discussion led by Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about how Angel City Press has been shaping and influencing public understanding of LA for decades. Full Event Info: Here Guests: Richie Kulchar (he/him), Director of ARTBOUND, Angel City Press Terri Accomazzo, Editorial Director, Angel City Press Paddy Calistro & Scott McAuley, Publishers, Angel City Press  (Recorded live on Nov. 14, 2023) Watch full episodes at Pbssocal.org/Artbound or the free PBS app.

    LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: Artists-In-Residence

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 35:28


    Listen to a panel discussion led by Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about how Artists-In-Residence programs provide artists opportunities to create uninterrupted work. Full Event Info: Here Guests: Christine Lee (she/her), artist Jia Yi Gu (she/her), Director and Curator at the MAK Center for Art and Architecture Kimberly Glann (she/her), Sr. Manager, LA County Department of Arts and Culture Carol Zou (she/her), artist  (Recorded live on Nov. 7, 2023) Watch full episodes at Pbssocal.org/Artbound or the free PBS app.

    LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: L.A. Rebellion: A Cinematic Movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 57:13


    Listen to a panel discussion led by Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about how, following the Watts Uprising, UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television enacted affirmative action policies to increase the enrollment of students of color in the film program—a group that had historically been underrepresented in the student population. Full Event Info: Here Guests: Ben Caldwell (he/him), educator and filmmaker Moctesuma Esparza (he/him), entertainment executive Luis Garza (he/him), photojournalist and curator Alile Sharon Larkin (she/her), artist and educator Storme Sweet (she/her), executive director, Aliah Sweet Fragile Hearts Foundation  (Recorded live on Oct. 24, 2023) Watch full episodes at Pbssocal.org/Artbound or the free PBS app.

    LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: “América Tropical: The Martyr Mural of Siqueiros”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 34:50


    Listen to a panel discussion led by Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about artist David Alfaro Siqueiros' popular Olvera Street mural "América Tropical". Full Event Info: Here Guests: José Figueroa (he/him), filmmaker, co-founder - Dignicraft Oscar Magallanes (he/him), artist, co-founder - 3B Collective Rebecca Zamora (she/her), independent scholar, arts professional  (Recorded live on Oct. 3, 2023) Watch full episodes at Pbssocal.org/Artbound or the free PBS app.

    LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: Chinatown Punk Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 21:06


    Listen to Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios, as she leads a discussion with all-girl, LA-based punk band The Linda Lindas and musician/author/punk rock trailblazer Alice Bag (she/her) and Jessica Schwartz (she/her), associate professor, music industry; musicology at the The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.  This inaugural event of the LAist + KCET ARTBOUND Screening Series, in partnership with Grand Performances, featured the premiere screening of the new documentary Chinatown Punk Wars, which digs into how two Chinatown restaurants became the implausible heart of LA's burgeoning punk scene in the 1970s.  (Recorded live on Sept. 22, 2023) Full Event Info: Here Guests: The Linda Lindas Alice Bag (she/her) Jessica Schwartz (she/her) Watch full episodes at Pbssocal.org/Artbound or the free PBS app.

    LAist Studios Presents: Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes: Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 35:12


    In the year since the L.A. City Council tape scandal, a lot has changed. Efforts are underway to reform the redistricting process. Nury Martinez and Gil Cedillo are gone from the council. Only Kevin De León remains. Progressive shifts in the council are influencing its policies, and new elected members are working to forge a new way forward in L.A. This is the last episode of Nury & The Secret Tapes. Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate Go to Hellofresh.com/50imperfect and use code 50imperfect for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    LAist Studios Presents: Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes: Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 52:48


    Host Antonia Cereijido presses former L.A. City Council President Nury Martinez to account for the racist, hurtful comments she made on the secret recording that rocked Los Angeles and led to her resignation. CONTENT WARNING: Sensitive subject matter.  Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate Go to Hellofresh.com/50imperfect and use code 50imperfect for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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    LAist Studios presents: Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 45:39


    Before the L.A. City Council tape scandal, Nury Martinez, the former council president, was known as a champion of working class immigrants. After, she became the poster child of anti-Blackness and colorism in the Latino community. Host Antonia Cereijido examines how Nury's upbringing influenced her politics and the divisions that emerged within the council under Nury's leadership, leading up to the secretly-recorded conversation. Listen to Imperfect Paradise. Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate

    LAist Studios presents Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 40:43


    We take you behind the scenes of the L.A. City Council tape scandal, a year later. The secret recordings of the conversation among four of the city's most powerful Latino leaders making racist, derogatory insults – exposed thorny, unresolved issues of race and politics. Host Antonia Cereijido explores those issues and speaks with the people who were most affected by the tapes, including former councilman Mike Bonin. And for the first time since resigning, former L.A. City Council President Nury Martinez breaks her silence. Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate   Go to Hellofresh.com/50imperfect and use code 50imperfect for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!This podcast is supported by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.*

    Introducing Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes from LAist Studios

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 3:04


    “Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes” tells the story of the biggest political scandal in recent Los Angeles history. A secret recording leaked online in 2022 exposed then-LA City Council President Nury Martinez making racist and derogatory remarks. A year after the scandal and her resignation, Nury breaks her silence in an exclusive interview with LAist. From LAist Studios, “Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes,” coming September 27, 2023.

    From LAist Studios: Imperfect Paradise Returning Sept. 27, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 3:50


    We are excited to announce LAist Studios' award-winning narrative podcast "Imperfect Paradise" relaunches in September as a weekly show with Antonia Cereijido as our host!  Be sure to follow and subscribe to "Imperfect Paradise" wherever you get your podcasts.  From LAist Studios: "Imperfect Paradise", new weekly episodes coming September 27th. 

    LA Made: The Barbie Tapes: When Girls--And Barbie--Could Do Anything

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 32:24


    In this episode, Ruth and Elliot Handler are gone, and the new Mattel team, led by a man who feared the volatility of the toy business, diversified the company and made a big gamble on electronics. It didn't work. Fortunately, Barbie ends up in the sure hands of some trailblazing women executives, who could see that the culture was moving in a direction very compatible with Barbie's persona. From the workforce to the workout, Barbie was a doll of her times. This podcast is supported by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. From LAist Studios, “LA Made: The Barbie Tapes".  Listen now at https://laist.com/podcasts/la-made  

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    LA Made: The Barbie Tapes from LAist Studios - Battle of the Bulge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 32:37


    In episode two of LA Made: The Barbie Tapes, for Barbie, the cultural upheaval of the 60s and 70s incites one identity crisis after another as Mattel tries to keep up with the times. On top of that, she has a new boyfriend to deal with. Ken's creation is a big hit for Barbie fans, but he's facing a few growing pains of his own. In this episode, we investigate Ken's origin story, delve into the inner workings of Mattel, and hear how Barbie's inventor, Ruth Handler, was ousted from her own company. This podcast is supported by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. From LAist Studios, “LA Made: The Barbie Tapes".  Listen now at https://laist.com/podcasts/la-made  

    Introducing LA Made: The Barbie Tapes from LAist Studios

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 31:46


    Season 2 of “LA Made” tells the true story of the making and marketing of the most famous doll in the world, Barbie, told by the people who did it. We'll hear from Mattel co-founder Ruth Handler, who spent years trying to convince her own company to make a teen aged fashion doll. From LAist Studios, “LA Made: The Barbie Tapes".  Listen now at https://laist.com/podcasts/la-made  

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    Tom Hanks, the Sequel - and Farewell, John Horn!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 27:06


    Part two of John's discussion with Tom Hanks reflecting on the podcast Dead Eyes and lessons he's learned on set and in the audition room over the years. Plus, a special message from John. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join

    Building Worlds with Susan Downey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 30:58


    Producer Susan Downey on creating worlds, the importance of freshness, and her creative relationship with Robert Downey Jr, partner/husband. Also, writer Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz talks about the strike and the cancellation of Gordita Chronicles. Plus, TV recommendations from John. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join

    The Hollywood Sign “It's a dream. It's a notion. It's a hope.”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 25:09


    A new documentary series Iconic America explores the history of the Hollywood sign, the idea of “Hollywood” in American culture, and our deep affection for a very complicated place. Plus, John's recommendations of great Hollywood movies. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join

    Succession's Jeremy Strong on acting & “lightning strike moments”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 22:07


    As the finale approaches, a deep dive with Succession actor Jeremy Strong on acting - his philosophy on the craft, impactful lessons, and how he doesn't like to over-rehearse. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join

    What's it like to be at the WGA negotiating table? Plus, filmmaker Nicole Holofcener on “You Hurt My Feelings.”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 30:38


    Chris Keyser, co-chair of the WGA's negotiating committee, calls out the protests of pauperism from film and TV studios. And “You Hurt My Feelings” writer/director Nicole Holofcener talks about receiving criticism — good and bad — of your work, and going with your gut when deciding how to trim a film. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join

    Fighting A.I. in fiction and in real life: ‘Mrs. Davis''s Betty Gilpin, and the threat to writers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 25:41


    Betty Gilpin (“GLOW,” “The Hunt”) on fighting an A.I. enemy in her new show “Mrs. Davis.” And Vox's Alissa Wilkinson explains why A.I. may be the most important issue in the writers' strike. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join

    Emma Thompson, plus are screenwriting gigs today “uber for content?”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 31:05


    Why striking screenwriters are mad as hell: Adam Conover and voices from the picket lines. And Emma Thompson on her new film What's Love Got to Do With It and her thoughts on Hollywood endings, the value of story, and the evolution of roles for women. Is the strike affecting you? Share your story here. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join

    BONUS: The Writers Guild Launches a Strike

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 20:43


    All the updates on the WGA strike. Is the strike affecting you? Share your story here. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join

    Can the movie theater business model survive? Plus protecting Wild Life in South America.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 28:08


    Direct from Cinemacon, John reports on the gradual recovery of the movie theater business. And Oscar-winning documentarian Chai Vasarhelyi, and Kris Tompkins, conservationist and former CEO of Patagonia, discuss their new film Wild Life. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join

    Cheryl Strayed on learning hard lessons, plus “it may get really rough”- the impact of a possible writers' strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 24:23


    Author Cheryl Strayed and showrunner Liz Tigelaar on the new Hulu series Tiny Beautiful Things. And as Hollywood  faces a looming Writers Guild strike, a production slow down has already begun. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join

    Sex and Hollywood: ‘Erotic 90s' & Zoe Lister-Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 30:56


    Sex on the screen: You Must Remember This podcast host Karina Longworth on her latest season, Erotic 90s, plus actor/filmmaker Zoe Lister-Jones on her new streaming series Slip and a cosmic form of transportation: orgasms. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join

    How to Blow Up a Pipeline: a new movie asks if this sort of rebellion might be necessary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 19:16


    Creators Ariela Barer and Daniel Goldhaber on their new film about eco-terrorism How to Blow Up A Pipeline. And how a potential Oscars rule change meant to boost movie-going could impact the smallest distributors. Plus, a trip to Desert X. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join

    Judd Apatow as Possible WGA Strike Looms: ‘It's Moving in the Worst Possible Direction,' plus Kyra Sedgwick

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 26:54


    Sedgwick on directing her new film, the challenges of getting financing, and the rewards of making a movie that serves a greater good. Apatow warns the bleak future of writers if things don't change and doing work that makes him feel inspired. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join

    Tom Hanks talks Covid, ‘Elvis,' puzzles and public radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 29:27


    Tom Hanks talks about being a “covid canary in a coal mine”, why predicting a movie's success can give you an ulcer, and how listening to radio as a kid helped him tell stories today. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join

    The Oscars teachable moment, plus Willem Dafoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 20:09


    “Everything, Everywhere” won nearly everything, everywhere at the Oscars. Will it be a teachable moment for Hollywood? Plus, actor Willem Dafoe on his new film “Inside.” Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join  

    Listen before filling out your Oscar ballot!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 32:38


    New York Times awards season columnist Kyle Buchanan and I give you all our tips and predictions ahead of Sunday's Academy Awards. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join

    The composer of ‘Babylon' and the subject of ‘Argentina, 1985'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 29:11


    In this episode: With the Academy Awards just a little more than a week away -  we're again bringing you conversations with some leading Oscar nominees… Later in the show, you'll hear from Luis Moreno Ocampo, a lawyer at the center of the true story behind ARGENTINA 1985, nominated for best international feature film.

    2023 Oscar nominees Cate Blanchett, Todd Field and Laura Poitras

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 24:09


    In this episode: With the Academy Awards just two weeks away, another chance to hear conversations John's had with some leading Oscar nominees. Today we have the writer/director of "Tár," Todd Field, and its star Cate Blanchett. The film has six Oscar nominations, including best picture, best director and best actress. And also, filmmaker Laura Poitras, nominated for her documentary "All the Beauty and the Bloodshed."

    Baz Luhrmann talks Elvis and the challenge of recreating old footage

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 23:04


    In this week's episode: John does an extended interview with Baz Luhrmann where they discuss his new movie Elvis and the challenge of recreating Presley's old footage.

    Oscar-nominated docs on volcano scientists and a Russian anti-corruption activist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 33:23


    In this week's episode: Just a few weeks before the Oscars, we're taking a deep dive into the best documentary category. I talk to two of the nominees: Director Sara Dosa, who made FIRE OF LOVE, DOSA. Then, director Daniel Roher, who's behind NAVALNY…

    Can we finally be hopeful about women filmmakers? Plus: Fair Play, Alec Baldwin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 25:12


    This week: why New York Times film critic Manohla Dargis is optimistic about women in the film world, for the first time… Plus, does female success have to come at the cost of male ego? That's the premise of a movie, Fair Play, which sold to Netflix for 20 million dollars at Sundance. I talk to its writer/director, Chloe Domont  But first, there was some pretty big news this week about Alec Baldwin and the fatal shooting on the Rust set in 2021. I spoke about it in  my weekly entertainment news chat with LAist Morning Edition host Susanne Whatley. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.  

    Actor/comedian (and now director) Randall Park talks ‘authentic' Asian American stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 26:39


    In this week's episode: John Horn just got back from a cold, crowded Sundance Film Festival where he got to interview some great actors and filmmakers.  One of those conversations: actor, writer, comedian and now first-time filmmaker, Randall Park. His movie Shortcomings is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Adrian Tomine, which he first came across in 2007. Plus my conversation with Sundance programmer John Nein - one of the people who decides what gets into the festival – and what doesn't. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.  

    Sundance begins; Plus: Guillermo del Toro, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, and Alfonso Cuarón

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 35:02


    In this episode: A wide-ranging conversation John had before I left L.A. with three friends and collaborators who also all happen to be Oscar-winning filmmakers. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.  

    Writer/director Rian Johnson on piecing together the puzzle of ‘Glass Onion'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 30:08


    In this episode: The awards show that must not be named… happened, after one-year broadcast ban. And another awards granting body - one more worthy of your attention - the Screen Actors Guild - announced its nominees. Rian Johnson talks Glass Onion. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.  

    Sarah Polley's ‘Women Talking,' and new ‘Wildcat' doc

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 25:03


    In this episode: New reports about Hollywood's hiring practices show few gains for women. Plus, my two top movies of 2022 - one a narrative film, and one a documentary - that I'd recommend you seek out. You'll hear my conversation with veteran Harry Turner, the subject of the incredibly moving documentary “Wildcat”. But first, my interview with writer/director Sarah Polley. Her new movie, “Women Talking,” is a work of fiction. But I believe it holds many truths, especially in its powerful depiction of how women are marginalized, and what it really means to be a male ally. “Women Talking” is also a beautiful film to watch. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.  

    James Cameron on ‘Avatar: The Way of Water'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 29:24


    In this episode: Filmmaker James Cameron on his new movie "Avatar: The Way of Water" and the future of the film business. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

    BONUS: A verdict in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes trial in LA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 4:40


    In this episode: The former studio chief and Oscar-winning producer was convicted of rape, forced oral copulation and sexual misconduct involving a woman known as "Jane Doe 1." The jury was unable to reach a verdict on several other counts. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

    Robert Downey Jr. on ‘Sr.' and ‘Stranger at the Gate'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 31:25


    In this episode: A look ahead to next year's awards shows…  Plus, two compelling documentaries that are worth seeking out. “The Stranger at the Gate” tells the story of a U-S Marine with a plan to bomb a mosque. The compassion he was met with from the members of the congregation set him on a very different path Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.  

    Kumail Nanjiani in ‘Welcome to Chippendales' and Anna Diop in ‘Nanny'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 33:39


    In this episode: As we await a verdict in Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault trial in Los Angeles, some new lawsuits have been filed against Bill Cosby and filmmaker James Toback in New York. Plus, my conversation with comedian, writer and actor Kumail Nanjiani about his new Hulu series, “Welcome to Chippendales” and why he was reluctant at first to take on the role…NANJIANI: “I just was like, I don't know how to play someone like this. I don't think I know how to approach a character this dark who does the things that this guy does.” (:07) But first, a horror film centered on a recent immigrant from Senegal working as a caregiver for a family in New York City. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.  

    An artist takes on the Sacker family in Laura Poitras doc, and ‘Lady Chatterley's Lover' centers female desire

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 24:08


    In this episode: It's one thing to eat turkey.  It's another thing to release one.  A Thanksgiving Disney disaster. Plus, John talks to Emma Corrin, star of a new steamy remake of once-banned Lady Chatterley's lover, still controversial after almost a hundred years. But first, one woman's crusade to expose the family that helped fuel the opioid crisis and remove their name from famous museums, as documented by Oscar-winning director Laura Poitras Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.  

    Noah Baumbach's 'White Noise' and Chris Estrada's 'This Fool.' Plus: the continuing legal fallout of the fatal 'Rust' shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 29:32


    In this episode: The latest in the legal fallout of the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins last year… Plus, I'll talk with filmmaker Noah Baumbach about his new movie “White Noise," an adaptation of Don DeLillo's 1985 novel of the same name, starring Greta Gerwig and Adam Driver. And I'll chat with comedian Chris Estrada about his Hulu series “This Fool,” set in his hometown of South L.A.  This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.  

    Bonus Episode: The Shocking Disney Shakeup

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 6:01


    In this bonus episode: You may have heard the big news that after losing billions of dollars on its streaming platforms, Disney CEO Bob Chapek was fired Sunday night. The new boss is the same as the old boss…Bob Iger. He ran the company from 2005 until he announced his retirement in 2020, when Chapek took over. The news broke during the Disney Plus live broadcast of Elton John's concert at Dodger Stadium, which was supposed to be a big night for Chapek, in a much better way. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.  

    Zoe Kazan in “She Said,” and “Retrograde” chronicles the last days of US forces in Afghanistan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 31:51


    On this week's episode – “Wakanda Forever” is a box office bright spot, but most other films just aren't filling seats. Plus, the new movie “She Said” is about the New York Times reporters who broke the Harvey Weinstein story and helped launch the Me Too movement. I'll talk with Zoe Kazan, one of the stars of the film. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.  

    The loss of CNN Films, and Germany's “All Quiet on the Western Front"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 22:18


    In this episode: What the Walt Disney Company's latest earnings report tells us about how the entertainment industry is trying to reinvent itself - and how it's going so far. Plus, John talks with the director and co-writer of the first-ever German film adaptation of “All Quiet on the Western Front.” This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.  

    Why are horror films suddenly making a killing? Plus: Jeremy Strong in ‘Armageddon Time,' and ‘Good Night Oppy'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 27:23


    In this episode: One bright spot at the box office? Horror films are making a killing. Plus, actor Jeremy Strong of HBO's Succession fame, talks about his new movie “Armageddon Time,” and why he says acting sometimes requires accessing your worst potential. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.  

    Cate Blanchett in Todd Field's “Tár”; composer Michael Abels

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 21:39


    In this week's episode: An opera about an enslaved Islamic scholar from Michael Abels, the composer of Jordan Peele's horror films. Plus, Tar is writer/director Todd Field's first film in 15 years... He wrote it for Cate Blanchett, who jumped at the demanding role. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.  

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