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Another streamer? In this economy?

from The Business

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Taste of Things,” “Lisa Frankenstein,” “Skeletons in the Closet,” and “Suncoast.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Composer John Williams received his 54th Oscar nomination this year. He’s known for music in blockbusters such as “Star Wars” and “Jaws.” KCRW looks at his smaller-scale works.

Inside Oscar winner John Williams’ jazz, bluegrass scores

Composer John Williams received his 54th Oscar nomination this year. He’s known for music in blockbusters such as “Star Wars” and “Jaws.” KCRW looks at his smaller-scale works.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Reality TV has long been notorious for grueling working conditions, but those in the industry say belt-tightening across Hollywood is making it getting worse.

Reality TV workers are burning out and speaking up

Reality TV has long been notorious for grueling working conditions, but those in the industry say belt-tightening across Hollywood is making it getting worse.

from KCRW Features

“Zone of Interest” director Jonathan Glazer speaks on the process of creating his thought-provoking new Holocaust film.

Filmmaker Jonathan Glazer keeps committing to provocation

“Zone of Interest” director Jonathan Glazer speaks on the process of creating his thought-provoking new Holocaust film.

from The Treatment

Eugene Hernandez took on the mantle of Sundance Film Festival director in 2022 and he’s here to break down the most promising debuts of Sundance ‘24.

Sundance director Eugene Hernandez’s insider insights

Eugene Hernandez took on the mantle of Sundance Film Festival director in 2022 and he’s here to break down the most promising debuts of Sundance ‘24.

from The Treatment

Director Tran Anh Hung and actress Juliette Binoche discuss the recipe for subtle seduction in The Taste of Things.

Director Tran Anh Hung choreographs Juliette Binoche in a kitchen ballet in 'The Taste of Things'

Director Tran Anh Hung and actress Juliette Binoche discuss the recipe for subtle seduction in The Taste of Things.

from Good Food

Foley artist Olivier Thys reveals which foods he uses to simulate the on-screen sounds of bones breaking and vampires biting necks.

‘Taste of Things’ Foley artist Olivier Thys reveals secrets of the sounds coming from the kitchen

Foley artist Olivier Thys reveals which foods he uses to simulate the on-screen sounds of bones breaking and vampires biting necks.

from Good Food

The latest film releases include The Taste of Things, Lisa Frankenstein, Skeletons in the Closet, and Suncoast.

Weekend film reviews: ‘The Taste of Things,’ ‘Lisa Frankenstein’

The latest film releases include The Taste of Things, Lisa Frankenstein, Skeletons in the Closet, and Suncoast.

from Weekend Film Reviews

Writer-director Ed Zwick recounts his “Glory” days and other stories in his new memoir, “Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions.”

Director Ed Zwick gets real in memoir ‘Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions’

Writer-director Ed Zwick recounts his “Glory” days and other stories in his new memoir, “Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions.”

from The Business

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Taste of Things,” “Lisa Frankenstein,” “Skeletons in the Closet,” and “Suncoast.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘The Taste of Things,’ ‘Lisa Frankenstein’

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Taste of Things,” “Lisa Frankenstein,” “Skeletons in the Closet,” and “Suncoast.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The pop star’s romance with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is bringing even more eyeballs to America’s most watched TV event.

Taylor Swift is making the Super Bowl even more popular

The pop star’s romance with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is bringing even more eyeballs to America’s most watched TV event.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The 20-minute “In Living Color” special from 1992 paved the way for a modern Super Bowl halftime show. It featured young stars such as Jim Carey and Damon Wayans.

Thank ‘In Living Color’ for modern-day Super Bowl halftime

The 20-minute “In Living Color” special from 1992 paved the way for a modern Super Bowl halftime show. It featured young stars such as Jim Carey and Damon Wayans.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Women swept major category wins at the 66th Grammy Awards for the first time since 1998, but the Recording Academy still hasn’t put their #metoo issues behind them.

Grammys 2024: Women win big, but #metoo’s shadow still looms over Recording Academy

Women swept major category wins at the 66th Grammy Awards for the first time since 1998, but the Recording Academy still hasn’t put their #metoo issues behind them.

from KCRW Features

Disneyland is eyeing a $2.5 billion plan that would extend its park into Anaheim's streets, raising concerns about potential traffic problems and increased influence for the park.

Disneyland to invest $2.5 billion in theme park expansion

Disneyland is eyeing a $2.5 billion plan that would extend its park into Anaheim's streets, raising concerns about potential traffic problems and increased influence for the park.

from KCRW Features

Recent Golden Globe winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph breaks down her methods and gives us a glimpse into what makes her such a compelling performer.

Golden Globe winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph keeps it 100

Recent Golden Globe winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph breaks down her methods and gives us a glimpse into what makes her such a compelling performer.

from The Treatment

The Amazon Prime series “Expats” is the latest in filmmaker Lulu Wang’s oeuvre to explore feeling like an outsider while trying to maintain a sense of home.

‘Expats’ director Lulu Wang can find ‘home in a bowl of broth’

The Amazon Prime series “Expats” is the latest in filmmaker Lulu Wang’s oeuvre to explore feeling like an outsider while trying to maintain a sense of home.

from The Treatment

Co-creators of “Billions,” David Levien and Brian Koppelman, reflect on the disorienting power of Martin Scorsese’s 1990 mafia movie, “Goodfellas.”

Screenwriters David Levien and Brian Koppelman on ‘Goodfellas’

Co-creators of “Billions,” David Levien and Brian Koppelman, reflect on the disorienting power of Martin Scorsese’s 1990 mafia movie, “Goodfellas.”

from The Treatment

Plus, parsing Byron Allen’s interest in purchasing Paramount Global.

What does Vince McMahon’s resignation mean for Netflix-WWE deal?

Plus, parsing Byron Allen’s interest in purchasing Paramount Global.

from The Business

Parsing “Oppenheimer” domination, a lack of “Barbie” love, and a French Best Picture nominee that France didn’t even submit for an Oscar.

New rules, spicy snubs, and a few surprises: The 2024 Academy Award nominees

Parsing “Oppenheimer” domination, a lack of “Barbie” love, and a French Best Picture nominee that France didn’t even submit for an Oscar.

from The Business