Arts

Jimetta Rose & The Voices of Creation choir (Feat. KCRW’s own Novena Carmel) elevates The Annenberg Performance Studio to a higher plane of existence.

from Live From

Altadena’s artist community is determined to rise from the ashes after losing studios and galleries to the Eaton Fire, in addition to homes.

from KCRW Features

The latest film releases include Dog Man, Companion, Love Me, and Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Dog Man,’ ‘Companion,’ ‘Love Me’

The latest film releases include Dog Man, Companion, Love Me, and Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story.

from Weekend Film Reviews

Actor David Krumholtz professes his love for the poetic prowess of the Grateful Dead.

David Krumholtz is grateful for Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter

Actor David Krumholtz professes his love for the poetic prowess of the Grateful Dead.

from The Treatment

Halina Reijn, the writer and director of the erotic drama “Babygirl” talks getting on the floor with her actors and being fascinated by human behavior.

‘Babygirl’ director Halina Reijn on her visceral approach to filmmaking

Halina Reijn, the writer and director of the erotic drama “Babygirl” talks getting on the floor with her actors and being fascinated by human behavior.

from The Treatment

Filmmaking legend Paul Schrader speaks on his confessional new project “Oh, Canada” which stars Richard Gere.

Paul Schrader on ‘Canada as a metaphor’ in his new film

Filmmaking legend Paul Schrader speaks on his confessional new project “Oh, Canada” which stars Richard Gere.

from The Treatment

Scott Feinberg, Executive Editor of Awards for The Hollywood Reporter, joins Kim Masters to break down this year's Oscar nominations.

THR’s Scott Feinberg talks us through the Oscar nominations

Scott Feinberg, Executive Editor of Awards for The Hollywood Reporter, joins Kim Masters to break down this year's Oscar nominations.

from The Business

The Lively/Baldoni war rages on, Netflix adds 19 million subscribers in Q4, and David Ellison’s Paramount purchase looks to be gaining high level support.

Netlflix adds 19 million subscribers… and raises its prices

The Lively/Baldoni war rages on, Netflix adds 19 million subscribers in Q4, and David Ellison’s Paramount purchase looks to be gaining high level support.

from The Business

The latest film releases include Presence, Rose, Inheritance, and Myth of Man.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Presence,’ ‘Rose,’ ‘Inheritance’

The latest film releases include Presence, Rose, Inheritance, and Myth of Man.

from Weekend Film Reviews

LA’s Pearl & the Oysters bring the swingin’ cocktail-party-in-space vibes of ‘Planet Pearl’ to KCRW HQ.

You’re invited to Pearl & The Oysters’ intergalactic bossa nova bash

LA’s Pearl & the Oysters bring the swingin’ cocktail-party-in-space vibes of ‘Planet Pearl’ to KCRW HQ.

from Live From

One artist’s offer to create free portraits of homes destroyed in the Palisades and Eaton Fires generated hundreds of requests.

An artist gifts 1,000 drawings of homes destroyed by fires

One artist’s offer to create free portraits of homes destroyed in the Palisades and Eaton Fires generated hundreds of requests.

from KCRW Features

A sculptor/printmaker and the J. Paul Getty Trust president share how the recent fires devastated LA’s artist community.

‘I've been in many ways erased’: Artist on Eaton Fire grief

A sculptor/printmaker and the J. Paul Getty Trust president share how the recent fires devastated LA’s artist community.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Filmmaker Pablo Larrain tells us about his Maria Callas biopic — part of an ongoing project to examine famous 20th century women thrust into harsh spotlights.

Pablo Larrain on loving opera and making ‘Maria’

Filmmaker Pablo Larrain tells us about his Maria Callas biopic — part of an ongoing project to examine famous 20th century women thrust into harsh spotlights.

from The Treatment

Tiffany Haddish shares how her grandmother sparked her love for comedy when she was young with VHS tapes of comedy greats.

Tiffany Haddish’s grandmother was her gateway into comedy

Tiffany Haddish shares how her grandmother sparked her love for comedy when she was young with VHS tapes of comedy greats.

from The Treatment

Actor Adam Scott joins us for a meaty chat on the heels of the long-awaited Season 2 premiere of his Apple TV+ series “Severance.”

Adam Scott tells us about ‘Severance’ season 2 (no spoilers)

Actor Adam Scott joins us for a meaty chat on the heels of the long-awaited Season 2 premiere of his Apple TV+ series “Severance.”

from The Treatment

Director Greg Kwedar’s recently re-released A24 film “Sing Sing” offers a parity model for equal ownership and equal pay in film production.

ENCORE: ‘Sing Sing’ director Greg Kwedar has big plans for pay equity

Director Greg Kwedar’s recently re-released A24 film “Sing Sing” offers a parity model for equal ownership and equal pay in film production.

from The Business

Industry leaders express frustration with LA’s leadership in the midst of ongoing wildfires, Justin Baldoni sues Ryan Reynolds, and Trump threatens Comcast.

Hollywood power players question LA’s mayoral leadership

Industry leaders express frustration with LA’s leadership in the midst of ongoing wildfires, Justin Baldoni sues Ryan Reynolds, and Trump threatens Comcast.

from The Business

Critics review the latest film releases: “One of Them Days,” “Wolf Man,” “I'm Still Here,” and “Wish You Were Here.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘One of Them Days,’ ‘Wolf Man,’ ‘I’m Still Here’

Critics review the latest film releases: “One of Them Days,” “Wolf Man,” “I'm Still Here,” and “Wish You Were Here.”

from Weekend Film Reviews

Director Brady Corbet's Golden Globe winning film The Brutalist tackles the oft-toxic relationship between art and commerce.

Brady Corbet & Mona Fastvold: a seven year battle to make ‘The Brutalist’

Director Brady Corbet's Golden Globe winning film The Brutalist tackles the oft-toxic relationship between art and commerce.

from The Business

Warner Bros. parts ways with two notable execs as new studio heads Mike DeLuca and Pamela Abdi begin rolling out an ambitious slate of 2025 films.

Warner Brothers shakes up the C-suite

Warner Bros. parts ways with two notable execs as new studio heads Mike DeLuca and Pamela Abdi begin rolling out an ambitious slate of 2025 films.

from The Business