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LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: East West Players: A Home on Stage Dec 29, 2023

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.

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Guests:

Zandi De Jesus (she/her), actress

Yu Gu (she/her), director

Tamlyn Tomita (she/her), actress

(Recorded live on Dec. 12, 2023)

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LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: Angel City Press: L.A. through the Pages Dec 29, 2023

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.

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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)

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LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: Artists-In-Residence Dec 22, 2023

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.

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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)

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LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: L.A. Rebellion: A Cinematic Movement Dec 15, 2023

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.

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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)

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LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: “América Tropical: The Martyr Mural of Siqueiros” Dec 08, 2023

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".

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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)

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LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: Chinatown Punk Wars Dec 02, 2023

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)

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Guests:

The Linda Lindas

Alice Bag (she/her)

Jessica Schwartz (she/her)

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LAist Studios Presents: Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes: Part 4 Oct 23, 2023

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.

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LAist Studios Presents: Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes: Part 3 Oct 16, 2023

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.

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LAist Studios presents: Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes: Part 2 Oct 09, 2023

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.

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LAist Studios presents Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes: Part 1 Sep 27, 2023

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, includingformer councilman Mike Bonin. And for the first time since resigning, former L.A. City Council President Nury Martinez breaks her silence.

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Introducing Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes from LAist Studios Sep 20, 2023

“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 Aug 22, 2023

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 Jul 21, 2023

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.

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From LAist Studios, “LA Made: The Barbie Tapes".

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LA Made: The Barbie Tapes from LAist Studios - Battle of the Bulge Jul 14, 2023

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.

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From LAist Studios, “LA Made: The Barbie Tapes".

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Introducing LA Made: The Barbie Tapes from LAist Studios Jul 10, 2023

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".

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Tom Hanks, the Sequel - and Farewell, John Horn! Jun 09, 2023

Part two of John’s discussion with Tom Hanks reflecting on the podcast Dead Eyesand lessons he’s learned on set and in the audition room over the years. Plus, a special message from John.

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Building Worlds with Susan Downey Jun 07, 2023

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.

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The Hollywood Sign “It's a dream. It's a notion. It's a hope.” Jun 02, 2023

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.

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Succession’s Jeremy Strong on acting & “lightning strike moments” May 26, 2023

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.

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What’s it like to be at the WGA negotiating table? Plus, filmmaker Nicole Holofcener on “You Hurt My Feelings.” May 19, 2023

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.

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Fighting A.I. in fiction and in real life: ‘Mrs. Davis’’s Betty Gilpin, and the threat to writers May 12, 2023

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.

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Emma Thompson, plus are screenwriting gigs today “uber for content?” May 05, 2023

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.

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BONUS: The Writers Guild Launches a Strike May 03, 2023

All the updates on the WGA strike. Is the strike affecting you? Share your story here.

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Can the movie theater business model survive? Plus protecting Wild Life in South America. Apr 28, 2023

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.

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Cheryl Strayed on learning hard lessons, plus “it may get really rough”- the impact of a possible writers’ strike Apr 21, 2023

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.

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Sex and Hollywood: ‘Erotic 90s’ & Zoe Lister-Jones Apr 14, 2023

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.

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How to Blow Up a Pipeline: a new movie asks if this sort of rebellion might be necessary Apr 07, 2023

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.

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Judd Apatow as Possible WGA Strike Looms: ‘It’s Moving in the Worst Possible Direction,’ plus Kyra Sedgwick Mar 31, 2023

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.

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Tom Hanks talks Covid, ‘Elvis,’ puzzles and public radio Mar 24, 2023

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.

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The Oscars teachable moment, plus Willem Dafoe Mar 14, 2023

“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.”

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Listen before filling out your Oscar ballot! Mar 11, 2023

New York Times awards season columnist Kyle Buchanan and I give you all our tips and predictions ahead of Sunday’s Academy Awards.

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The composer of ‘Babylon’ and the subject of ‘Argentina, 1985’ Mar 04, 2023

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 Feb 24, 2023

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 Feb 17, 2023

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 Feb 11, 2023

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 Feb 04, 2023

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.

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Actor/comedian (and now director) Randall Park talks ‘authentic’ Asian American stories Jan 27, 2023

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.

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Sundance begins; Plus: Guillermo del Toro, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, and Alfonso Cuarón Jan 20, 2023

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.

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Writer/director Rian Johnson on piecing together the puzzle of ‘Glass Onion’ Jan 13, 2023

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.

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Sarah Polley’s ‘Women Talking,’ and new ‘Wildcat’ doc Jan 06, 2023

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.

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James Cameron on ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Dec 23, 2022

In this episode: Filmmaker James Cameron on his new movie "Avatar: The Way of Water" and the future of the film business.

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BONUS: A verdict in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes trial in LA Dec 20, 2022

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.

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Robert Downey Jr. on ‘Sr.’ and ‘Stranger at the Gate’ Dec 17, 2022

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

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Kumail Nanjiani in ‘Welcome to Chippendales’ and Anna Diop in ‘Nanny’ Dec 10, 2022

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 writer, comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani about his new Hulu series, “Welcome to Chippendales” and why he was reluctant at first to take on the role.

And I'll speak with Anna Diop, star of "Nanny," a horror film centered on a recent immigrant from Senegal working as a caregiver for a family in New York City.

An artist takes on the Sackler family in Laura Poitras doc, and ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ centers female desire Dec 02, 2022

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

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Noah Baumbach's 'White Noise' and Chris Estrada's 'This Fool.' Plus: the continuing legal fallout of the fatal 'Rust' shooting Nov 24, 2022

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.

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Bonus Episode: The Shocking Disney Shakeup Nov 21, 2022

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.

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Zoe Kazan in “She Said,” and “Retrograde” chronicles the last days of US forces in Afghanistan Nov 18, 2022

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.

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The loss of CNN Films, and Germany’s “All Quiet on the Western Front" Nov 11, 2022

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.”

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Why are horror films suddenly making a killing? Plus: Jeremy Strong in ‘Armageddon Time,’ and ‘Good Night Oppy’ Nov 04, 2022

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.

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Cate Blanchett in Todd Field’s “Tár”; composer Michael Abels Oct 28, 2022

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.

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How women are objectified in film, and the Ezra Miller question Oct 21, 2022

On this week’s episode – after multiple arrests, allegations of grooming, and felony burglary charges, why is Warner Brothers still standing by Ezra Miller?

Plus, a fascinating new documentary breaks down the ways that women in film are objectified through shot design.

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Why are studio execs reluctant to greenlight new IPs? Plus: Chinonye Chukwu’s “Till,” and the Middleburg Film Fest Oct 14, 2022

In this episode of Retake: Why are so many studio executives are reluctant to greenlight movies that aren’t sequels, spinoffs, or remakes?

Plus, the new film “Till” centers on one of America’s most notorious lynchings - the killing of 14-year-old Emmett Till in 1955. The film’s director, Chinonye Chukwu explains her decision not to depict any physical violence on screen.

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Why did ‘Bros’ bomb? Plus: a documentary traces the road to Roe’s reversal Oct 07, 2022

In this edition of Retake: Will movie theater attendance ever return to pre-pandemic levels? One huge chain says not anytime soon.

Plus, the documentary “Battleground” profiles some of the activists who fought to overturn Roe v. Wade -- and what the consequences of their victory might mean…

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Gina Prince-Bythewood on ‘The Woman King,’ and ‘Rust’ shooting latest Oct 01, 2022

In this week’s episode: nearly a year after actor Alec Baldwin shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of Rust, prosecutors say criminal charges might be imminent.

Also, my conversation with director Gina Prince-Bythewood about her new film - “The Woman King.” It’s a movie that she says wouldn’t have gotten made were it not for its star - Viola Davis.

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Abigail Disney takes on Disney, reconsidering ‘Serial,’ and overdue apologies in Hollywood Sep 23, 2022

On this week’s episode: the impact of the true crime podcast “Serial” on the case it delved into and on the podcast landscape.

Plus, my conversation with Abigail Disney about her documentary that calls out her own family’s company for failing to pay workers a living wage.

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David Bowie on the big screen, the purpose of the Emmys, and Harvey Weinstein’s LA trial Sep 16, 2022

In this episode of Retake: Five years after the Me Too movement began, powerful male figures in the industry continue to be identified - and convicted - like disgraced R&B star R. Kelly.

Plus, I talk to documentary filmmaker Brett Morgen, whose past subjects include Jane Goodall and Kurt Cobain. His new documentary about David Bowie is designed to tell you more about your own life than about his.

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Telluride Film Fest highlights, plus an Emmys preview Sep 10, 2022

In this episode of Retake: a preview of this year’s Emmy Awards, which air on Monday, because, well, Sunday Night Football is more important to NBC. Plus, a taste of my conversations with some of the actors and filmmakers who premiered their films at the Telluride Film Festival this past weekend in Colorado.

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The hit K-drama ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo,’ box office woes, and Hollywood’s hypocrisy on the environment Aug 26, 2022

On this week's episode: bankruptcy is on the horizon for the second-largest movie theater chain...

Plus, an interview with the director of the latest hit streaming series from Korea - Extraordinary Attorney Woo - which is continuing to draw in new viewers on Netflix...

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The fight to save the Amazon rainforest in ‘The Territory’; ‘Rust’ shooting latest; Disney Plus subscriber numbers Aug 19, 2022

In this episode: The latest developments in the ongoing streaming wars

Plus: "The Territory," a new documentary about the fate of the Brazilian Amazon, co-created by members of the indigenous community who are fighting to protect it.

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(Music courtesy of: ItsWatR from Pixabay, RalphReal from YouTube)

Aubrey Plaza; What’s going on at Warner Bros. Discovery; The best books about Hollywood Aug 12, 2022

In this episode: John interviews actress and producer Aubrey Plaza.

Plus: What's going on at Warner Bros. Discovery, and the best book about Hollywood.

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.

(Music by: ItsWatR from Pixabay, RalphReal from YouTube)

Comedian Jo Koy; Will 2022 mark the peak of the peak TV era?; Latino representation at HBO Max Aug 05, 2022

The Frame is now Retake with John Horn!

In this episode: John interviews comedian Jo Koy of Easter Sunday.

Plus: Will 2022 mark the peak of the ‘peak TV’ era? And John's thoughts on HBO Max and the underrepresentation of Latinos.

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.

Jordan Peele and his new thriller "Nope", a fall film festival preview, and the lasting legacy of Die Hard Jul 29, 2022

The Frame is now Retake with John Horn!

In our first episode: John chats with writer / director Jordan Peele about his new sci-fi thriller “Nope”.

Plus, John's take on the lasting legacy of Die Hard, and a look ahead to the three big fall film festivals.

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.

Introducing Human/Nature, from LAist Studios May 10, 2022

Introducing Human/Nature, from LAist Studios, a podcast with a wild yet inspiring thesis: if you step outside and reconnect with nature in your own city, you’ll feel better, reconnect with yourself, and find your place in the world. This podcast will empower you to reclaim your attention.

In Episode 1, host and nature activist Marcos Trinidad talks with Jenny Odell, an artist and author of the book, “How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy.” O’Dell talks about birdwatching, the repose of Oakland’s bustling Morcom Rose Garden and why seeing a Wilson’s Warbler always puts her in a good mood.

Human Nature is sponsored by BetterHelp and our listeners get 10% off their first month of online therapy at BetterHelp.com/nature

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.

'Hollywood, The Sequel,' Episode 12: "No Going Back to “Normal” with Guillermo del Toro, Zack Arnold and Laine Trzinski" Sep 08, 2020

As the Frame is on hiatus, we are sharing the new show by John Horn, "Hollywood, The Sequel." The limited-run podcast series asks some of the entertainment industry’s most influential artists and executives how Hollywood could and should reinvent itself.

We don’t know yet how the entertainment industry will adapt and respond to the traumas of 2020 when production resumes full time. But from an Oscar winning director to gig workers behind the scenes, there’s broad agreement that not everything in Hollywood should return to the “good old days.”

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'Hollywood, The Sequel,' Episode 11:"Inside a Shifting Paradigm with Screenwriter Akiva Goldsman, Casting Director David Rubin, Indie Filmmaker Ana Lydia Monaco" Sep 01, 2020

As the Frame is on hiatus, we are sharing the new show by John Horn, "Hollywood, The Sequel." The limited-run podcast series asks some of the entertainment industry’s most influential artists and executives how Hollywood could and should reinvent itself.

Screenwriter Akiva Goldsman and Casting Director David Rubin predict how the crises of 2020 will be represented by Hollywood’s storytellers, from scripting to casting. And Indie filmmaker Ana Lydia Monaco tells how she was able to shoot a short film in July, despite the challenges of Covid-19 safety protocols.

'Hollywood, The Sequel,' Episode 10: "2020 Visions For Hollywood’s Future with Glenn Close and Ruth Carter" Aug 25, 2020

As the Frame is on hiatus, we are sharing the new show by John Horn, "Hollywood, The Sequel." The limited-run podcast series asks some of the entertainment industry’s most influential artists and executives how Hollywood could and should reinvent itself.

Glenn Close is hoping for a new “golden age of storytelling;” costume designer Ruth Carter is hoping for a new Hollywood with a much wider world view. But if there’s one thing they have in common, it’s that they can’t wait to get back to work.

Hollywood, The Sequel sponsors include:

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With critically acclaimed dramas and insightful documentaries. FX Networks has important content to help understand the world today. The limited series “Mrs. America,” with Cate Blanchett and Sarah Paulson explores the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment and the backlash that shifted the political landscape. And the documentary “AKA Jane Roe” reveals the complex truth behind Norma McCorvey’s role in America’s abortion debate. Available on Hulu, and also for Emmy consideration at https://www.fxnetworks.com/fyc

'Hollywood, The Sequel,' Episode 9: "Two Comedians Walk into a Pandemic...with Samantha Bee and Ramy Youssef" Aug 18, 2020

As the Frame is on hiatus, we are sharing the new show by John Horn, "Hollywood, The Sequel." The limited-run podcast series asks some of the entertainment industry’s most influential artists and executives how Hollywood could and should reinvent itself.

Full Frontal’s” Samantha Bee and Ramy Youssef, of Hulu’s “Ramy,” are making us laugh despite the times we’re living in.

But in their different ways, each is also trying to be an agent for change in how, and by whom, stories are told on television.

Hollywood, The Sequel sponsors include:

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'Hollywood, The Sequel,' Episode 8: "Fast, Nimble and Very Big with Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos" Aug 11, 2020

As the Frame is on hiatus, we are sharing the new show by John Horn, "Hollywood, The Sequel." The limited-run podcast series asks some of the entertainment industry’s most influential artists and executives how Hollywood could and should reinvent itself.

When Netflix began its streaming service in 2008, the movie studios were happy to sell the company their old films and shows. In doing so, they ended up inadvertently creating their biggest rival. As Co-CEO and Chief Content officer Ted Sarandos says, being fast and nimble, and not fearing their bigger competitors, turned out to be Netflix's superpower.

'Hollywood, The Sequel,' Episode 7: "Rewriting Hollywood's Story" with Janet Mock Aug 04, 2020

As the Frame is on hiatus, we are sharing the new show by John Horn, "Hollywood, The Sequel." The limited-run podcast series asks some of the entertainment industry’s most influential artists and executives how Hollywood could and should reinvent itself.

With the FX series "Pose," writer/director Janet Mock became the first trans woman of color to write and direct a TV episode. The show features more transgender actors in regular roles than any other scripted series. That kind of representation, Mock says, has real power to change attitudes and behavior toward trans people. She also believes that the industry gatekeepers are beginning to realize that she’s able to tell more than one kind of story.

'Hollywood, The Sequel,' Episode 6: “Realistic Optimist/Optimistic Realist" with Lesli Linka Glatter Jul 28, 2020

As the Frame is on hiatus, we are sharing the new show by John Horn, "Hollywood, The Sequel." The limited-run podcast series asks some of the entertainment industry’s most influential artists and executives how Hollywood could and should reinvent itself.

While the pandemic rages on, “Homeland” director Lesli Linka Glatter is part of a select group crafting safety protocols designed to allow production to resume. But she’s worried about another danger--that some of the gains made in racial and gender equity will slip away. She’s calling on her peers and the studios to make a firm commitment to hire outside their comfort zones.

'Hollywood, The Sequel,' Episode 5: “If we have to resort to shame..." with Gloria Calderon Kellett Jul 21, 2020

As the Frame is on hiatus, we are sharing the new show by John Horn, "Hollywood, The Sequel." The limited-run podcast series asks some of the entertainment industry’s most influential artists and executives how Hollywood could and should reinvent itself.

For Hollywood executives trying to fix the industry’s diversity problem, producer and actor Gloria Calderon Kellett has a simple piece of advice: just do it--even if it means you have to work through your own discomfort. The showrunner of “One Day at a Time” points to her own writers’ room and cast as proof that it’s not a “favor” to hire a diverse team--it makes everybody’s storytelling richer and more honest.

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'Hollywood, The Sequel,' Episode 4: “Hollywood’s Loss Is Hollywood’s Gain” with Jason Reed Jul 14, 2020

As the Frame is on hiatus, we are sharing the new show by John Horn, "Hollywood, The Sequel." The limited-run podcast series asks some of the entertainment industry’s most influential artists and executives how Hollywood could and should reinvent itself.

When work resumes in Hollywood, the business of show business will be very different, from how films are made, to where they’re shown, to what defines a box office hit. “Mulan” Producer Jason Reed is dealing with those challenges now, as he waits for the much-delayed release of his film. But he’s hopeful that some of the changes will lead to lasting solutions to Hollywood’s problems. He’s advocating for better financial support for the freelancers who are the backbone of Hollywood’s gig economy. He’s also calling for changes in the executive suites, so that more diverse voices can “shift the dominant paradigm.”

Hollywood, The Sequel sponsors include:

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'Hollywood, The Sequel,' Episode 3: “First Responder Filmmaking” with Kenya Barris Jul 07, 2020

As the Frame is on hiatus, we are sharing the new show by John Horn, "Hollywood, The Sequel." The limited-run podcast series asks some of the entertainment industry’s most influential artists and executives how Hollywood could and should reinvent itself.

With his comedy series “Black-ish” and “#blackAF,” Kenya Barris has never avoided difficult conversations about race. Entertainment, especially comedy, he says, will push those conversations forward, but there need to be many more versions of what Black lives and other underrepresented experiences look like.

Hollywood, The Sequel sponsors include:

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'Hollywood, The Sequel,' Episode 2: “Big Checks and Bandaids Won’t Do It” with Ava DuVernay" Jul 03, 2020

As the Frame is on hiatus, we are sharing the new show by John Horn, "Hollywood, The Sequel." The limited-run podcast series asks some of the entertainment industry’s most influential artists and executives how Hollywood could and should reinvent itself.

Just as advocates for meaningful police reform say you can't simply reassemble broken pieces, Ava DuVernay argues that reform won’t be enough to fix Hollywood. The director of “Selma” and “When They See Us” believes it’ll take drastic change in the executive suites of the networks and studios if Hollywood wants to rid itself of bias.

Hollywood, The Sequel sponsors include:

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'Hollywood, The Sequel,' Episode 1: "The Personal is Political" with Kerry Washington Jul 03, 2020

As the Frame is on hiatus, we are sharing the new show by John Horn, "Hollywood, The Sequel." The limited-run podcast series asks some of the entertainment industry’s most influential artists and executives how Hollywood could and should reinvent itself.

The ACLU lawyers in “The Fight,” Kerry Washington’s new documentary, want justice for all. And so, too, does Washington. The actor and producer says when work begins again, it won't be enough for Hollywood to be not racist. It has to be actively anti-racist if the industry wants to be an agent of change.

Hollywood, The Sequel sponsors include:

Stream We Are Freestyle Love Supreme beginning July 17, only on Hulu

For Marc Maron, Timing Is Everything Mar 27, 2020

The comedian talks about his new stand-up special, which is aptly titled "End Times Fun"; for animators, the show must go on; comedian John Thomas insists “Everything's Gonna Be Okay.”

Wesley Morris And Jenna Wortham Are 'Processing' Again Mar 26, 2020

The co-hosts of the New York Times culture podcast, "Still Processing," talk about their new season of episodes; podcast expert Nick Quah on what he's recommending these days.

Pop Music In The Age Of Covid Mar 25, 2020

We devote our entire show today to pop music, asking creators how they’re coping in the Age of Covid. We’ll hear from singer/songwriter Bhi Bhiman, country musician Jessi Alexander, and A.J. Jackson, the lead singer from the band Saint Motel, which had to cancel its world tour.

'Birds of Prey' Gets A Quick Second Life Mar 24, 2020

The film, which opened in theaters in early February, has been rushed onto on demand platforms, which is just fine with director Cathy Yan; with the summer Olympics postponed, where does that leave NBC?; how are stand-up comedians faring in the Covid era?

The Lasting Influence Of 'Crip Camp' Mar 23, 2020

The story of a camp for disabled teens that was established in the early 1970s in upstate New York is told in a new Netflix documentary; what issues are facing movie exhibitors now that they've been shut down?; and now, they've even closed drive-ins!

Weekend: COVID-19 and Comedians; Hollywood Assistants Hit Hard; 'The Climb' Delayed; M Ward; Amy Ryan Mar 21, 2020

With COVID-19 shutting down venues, stand-up comics are left without a platform and Hollywood assistants are struggling to make it; "The Climb" gets delayed; plus M. Ward is releasing a new album; Why Amy Ryan made the Netflix movie 'Lost Girls;' and singer/songwriter Sudan Archives finds inspiration in youtube videos; Plus The Frame team has some recommendations for you.

Movie Limbo For 'The Climb' Mar 20, 2020

The film was supposed to open today, but now co-writers, co-stars and best friends Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin face an uncertain future; who gets paid in Hollywood in the Covid era?; singer-songwriter and violinist Sudan Archives shares her influences.

Through The Lens of Henri Dauman Mar 19, 2020

The veteran French photographer has been creating iconic images since the 1960s; performing artists who rely on touring are taking hit in the Covid era; an Armenian-American guitarist who fell for flamenco.

The Art Of Boiling Movies Down To One Image Mar 18, 2020

Akiko Stehrenberger has made a career out of designing posters for feature films; what happens now that most TV production has shut down?; a farewell to KISS as the band tours for the final time.

M. Ward Tells Some 'Migration Stories' Mar 17, 2020

The singer/songwriter's latest album was inspired by headlines and conversations about immigration; the #PayUpHollywood movement is rallying behind assistants as production is virtually halted; smart dance music by French Vanilla.

Amy Ryan Looks For The 'Lost Girls' Mar 16, 2020

Based on a true story, the actress plays a woman whose daughter is among several sex workers who went missing in Long Island and then were found murdered; with movie theaters closed in L.A. and N.Y., what does that mean for exhibitors and streaming services?; 50 years ago, "Abbey Road" won only one Grammy —and it wasn't a major prize.

Weekend: The Truth of 'The Hunt'; 'Pandemic': the Netflix Series; 'Onward' filmmaker; The Moth Gets Bilingual and more Mar 14, 2020

The violent satire 'The Hunt' finally comes to theaters; 'Pandemic' docuseries in production years before COVID-19; and how loss of Dan Scanlon's dad inspired Pixar's 'Onward' and more...

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Dad Gets The Spotlight Mar 13, 2020

In the documentary, "Siempre, Luis," the famous father leads hurricane relief efforts on behalf of his native Puerto Rico; how are movie theaters coping with Covid-19?; Europe's version of South-by-Southwest.

'Ugly Delicious' In The Time Of Covid Mar 12, 2020

Documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville and chef/restaurateur David Chang talk about their Netflix series and how coronavirus is affecting food culture; with large gatherings essentially banned, how will it affect live theater?

Weinstein Down; Coachella Out Mar 11, 2020

Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison today, and the Coachella Music Festival is being postponed from April to October. John talks with reporters from Variety to dissect both stories.

Will Cannes Survive The Virus? Mar 10, 2020

The glitzy film festival has no insurance coverage to cover a cancellation; "Never Rarely Sometimes Always" is a timely film about access to abortion; The Moth en español.

The Truth Behind 'The Hunt' Mar 09, 2020

Co-writers Damon Lindelof and Nick Cuse talk about overcoming inaccurate press reports to finally have their film released; "Onward" director Dan Scanlon on how his film began with the loss of his own father.

Weekend: Hillary opens up in new doc; an 'Invisible Man' for the #MeToo era; 'Greed' satirizes income inequality and more Mar 07, 2020

Hillary Clinton on why she agreed to go deep with for a new doc; H.G. Wells reimagined as a metaphor for abuse; actor Steve Coogan uses comedy to highlight extreme gaps in wealth around the world.

Tough To 'Swallow,' Hard To Watch Mar 06, 2020

Haley Bennett talks about playing a woman with a dangerous psychological disorder; more musical fallout from the coronavirus; keeping L.A.'s Pan Afrikan People’s Arkestra alive.

Yuval Sharon's Not-So-'Sweet Land' Mar 05, 2020

The avant-garde opera director's new work is about colonialism and displacement; where is Pete Buttigieg's and Elizabeth Warren's Hollywood support going now that they've exited the nomination race?; theater artist Geoff Sobelle explores the notion of "Home" onstage.

Steve Coogan Buys Into 'Greed' Mar 04, 2020

The British actor talks about how his latest comedy is a comment on income inequality; will the massive SxSW conference be canceled?; an emotional connection to the band KISS.

Hillary Clinton Documentary Arrives In Peak Election Season Mar 03, 2020

The four-part Hulu series includes the former First Lady and Secretary of State talking about the Democratic primaries and the presidential election; the coronavirus could be a disaster for the movie industry, but a boon for streaming services.

Fresh Scares From 'The Invisible Man' Mar 02, 2020

Director and screenwriter Leigh Whannel talks about his update of the H.G. Wells story; comedians who are feeling the Bern; the singer Vagabon breaks down her song, "Water Me Down."

Film Composing Is A Dance For Tamar-kali Feb 28, 2020

Tamar-kali is a film composer with unique musical roots; Linas Phillips is a rideshare driver/spiritual coach in "The Ride"; what comes next for Hollywood after the Weinstein verdict?

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