Arts

Comcast’s cable channel shake up could have industry wide ripple effects. Plus, Donna Langley is promoted to Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment.

from The Business

Zoë Kravitz on what the 1976 children’s film “Bugsy Malone” reveals about the absurdity of adulthood.

from The Treatment

KCRW DJ Chris Douridas joins to discuss the life, work, and massive pop-cultural impact of legendary music producer Quincy Jones.

Chris Douridas & Elvis Mitchell talk Quincy Jones

KCRW DJ Chris Douridas joins to discuss the life, work, and massive pop-cultural impact of legendary music producer Quincy Jones.

from The Treatment

Actor and filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg celebrates the ease of working with co-star Keiran Culkin in his new film “A Real Pain.”

Filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg breaks down ‘A Real Pain’

Actor and filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg celebrates the ease of working with co-star Keiran Culkin in his new film “A Real Pain.”

from The Treatment

Got questions about the Entertainment business? Kim Masters and Matt Belloni have answers, so tell us what’s on your mind.

Kim Masters & Matt Belloni want your questions for ‘The Business’

Got questions about the Entertainment business? Kim Masters and Matt Belloni have answers, so tell us what’s on your mind.

from The Business

As the smash hit musical “Wicked” finally hits the big screen, the creators of the original broadway show join to tell us all how it came together.

‘Wicked’ stage musical creators Winnie Holzman + Stephen Schwartz break down their big screen glow up

As the smash hit musical “Wicked” finally hits the big screen, the creators of the original broadway show join to tell us all how it came together.

from The Business

Kate Bollinger fills KCRW's Annenberg Performance Studio with her hazy, pretty "Songs From A Thousand Frames Of Mind."

Jazz-folk great Kate Bollinger hits us with highlights from her debut album: Live From KCRW HQ

Kate Bollinger fills KCRW's Annenberg Performance Studio with her hazy, pretty "Songs From A Thousand Frames Of Mind."

from Live From

The latest film releases include Wicked, Gladiator II, and The Piano Lesson.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II,’ ‘The Piano Lesson’

The latest film releases include Wicked, Gladiator II, and The Piano Lesson.

from Weekend Film Reviews

For five nights only at the Wallis, puppets and stage actors are bringing to life the Booker Prize-winning novel “Life & Times of Michael K.”

Puppetry meets literature: Exploring the journey of Michael K

For five nights only at the Wallis, puppets and stage actors are bringing to life the Booker Prize-winning novel “Life & Times of Michael K.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

As the first wave of LA punk started to take hold in Hollywood, both on and off the Sunset Strip, the girls of the rock n roll underground flattened scene hierarchy by carrying the…

I'm With The Band: legendary groupies look back at their Sunset Strip heydey

As the first wave of LA punk started to take hold in Hollywood, both on and off the Sunset Strip, the girls of the rock n roll underground flattened scene hierarchy by carrying the…

from Lost Notes

At Kaos Network, students explore their creative potential through various tools, including hip-hop music, digital technology, and even AI.

Celebrate 40 years of Leimert Park creativity at new exhibit

At Kaos Network, students explore their creative potential through various tools, including hip-hop music, digital technology, and even AI.

from KCRW Features

In the mid 1970s, as glam rock fizzled out, new kids began to trickle in on the block–kids who looked up to the groupies as party girl icons, as rock’n’roll legends, who went out there…

From glitter to punk: the rise and rise of DIY in Hollywood

In the mid 1970s, as glam rock fizzled out, new kids began to trickle in on the block–kids who looked up to the groupies as party girl icons, as rock’n’roll legends, who went out there…

from Lost Notes

Actress and comedian Susie Essman pays tribute to her grandmother, who taught her the importance of humor.

Susie Essman’s grandma kept everyone laughing until the end

Actress and comedian Susie Essman pays tribute to her grandmother, who taught her the importance of humor.

from The Treatment

Glenn Kenny, film critic and author of “Made Men: The Story of ‘Goodfellas’” tells us about his latest film history book, “The World is Yours: The Story of ‘Scarface’.”

Author Glenn Kenny on his new book ‘The World is Yours: The Story of Scarface’

Glenn Kenny, film critic and author of “Made Men: The Story of ‘Goodfellas’” tells us about his latest film history book, “The World is Yours: The Story of ‘Scarface’.”

from The Treatment

Filmmaker Malcolm Washington tells us how he made the bold choice to adapt August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” as his first feature.

Malcolm Washington on making ‘The Piano Lesson’ a family affair

Filmmaker Malcolm Washington tells us how he made the bold choice to adapt August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” as his first feature.

from The Treatment

With an upswing in Disney+ subscribers, big reported profits, and a potential new CEO — everything seems to be coming up Disney.

Disney snags new subscribers + an outsider enters the CEO succession chat

With an upswing in Disney+ subscribers, big reported profits, and a potential new CEO — everything seems to be coming up Disney.

from The Business

As the papal thriller “Conclave” racks up awards buzz, director Edward Berger praises Netflix for their work on his previous film — Oscar-winner “All Quiet on the Western Front.”

Did ‘Conclave’ director Edward Berger rollerblade his way into a career?

As the papal thriller “Conclave” racks up awards buzz, director Edward Berger praises Netflix for their work on his previous film — Oscar-winner “All Quiet on the Western Front.”

from The Business

This week’s movie releases include Red One, The World According to Allee Willis, All We Imagine as Light, and Hot Frosty.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Red One,’ ‘All We Imagine as Light’

This week’s movie releases include Red One, The World According to Allee Willis, All We Imagine as Light, and Hot Frosty.

from Weekend Film Reviews

LA-native Jessica Pratt brings twisted psych-folk sounds to the Annenberg Performance Studio via performances of 2024’s “Better Hate” and 2019’s “Poly Blue.”

Recalibrate your frequencies to LA folk artist Jessica Pratt: KCRW Live from HQ

LA-native Jessica Pratt brings twisted psych-folk sounds to the Annenberg Performance Studio via performances of 2024’s “Better Hate” and 2019’s “Poly Blue.”

from Live From

Artist Doug Aitken’s new project “Lightscape” is a collaboration with the LA Philharmonic and LA Master Chorale that weaves music and film to create an ethereal and visual soundscape.

Artist Doug Aitken’s ‘Lightscape’ is a commentary on CA, our future

Artist Doug Aitken’s new project “Lightscape” is a collaboration with the LA Philharmonic and LA Master Chorale that weaves music and film to create an ethereal and visual soundscape.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand