Da’Vine Joy Randolph

Critics review the latest film releases: “Night Swim,” “Occupied City,” “All of Us Strangers,” and “Good Grief.”

Kim Masters and Matt Belloni take a look at the big surprises revealed during Disney’s Q1 earnings call. They also dive into the announcement of ESPN, Warner Bros.

LA is home to more than 900 pinball machines and a thriving pinball scene. This crowd is so hyped, they’ll go all night.

A convenience store in Skid Row is changing hands from the community-oriented Korean American family that runs it — to a Black-led nonprofit.

KCRW’s departing reporter Anna Scott talks about the gains and setbacks in housing and homelessness — after eight years covering the beat.

Reggie Watts and John Tejada (Wajatta) combine powers of cosmic improvisation and precision beat-crafting to bring the rave to KCRW HQ.

Da’Vine Joy Randolph breaks down her buzzy film, “The Holdovers,” filmmaker Lulu Wang talks “Expats,” and David Levien and Brian Koppelman share The Treat.

Food journalist Mona Holmes discusses how the LA restaurant scene fared in 2023 and anticipates dining trends for the new year.

California will spend $2 billion to address learning loss, settling a lawsuit that alleged it violated children’s rights to equal education during the pandemic.