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Vegas, baby, Vegas! Matt Beloni reports on big swings, explosive footage, and all the lingering questions surrounding CinemaCon 2025.

from The Business

“Deli Boys” creator Abdullah Saeed and actor Saagar Shaikh discuss the personal stories that shaped Hulu's dark comedy about family, crime, and identity.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

“White Lotus,” about ultra-rich people’s antics, wrapped its third season. How does the series continue to grab our imagination?

‘White Lotus’ season finale: Who made it out of the Thailand resort alive?

“White Lotus,” about ultra-rich people’s antics, wrapped its third season. How does the series continue to grab our imagination?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Tim Matheson reflects on catching an in theater double feature of Stanley Kubrick's “Dr. Strangelove” and Mel Brooks' short film “The Critic” in the mid-1960s.

Tim Matheson describes a life altering 1960s double feature

Tim Matheson reflects on catching an in theater double feature of Stanley Kubrick's “Dr. Strangelove” and Mel Brooks' short film “The Critic” in the mid-1960s.

from The Treatment

Filmmakers David Siegel and Scott McGehee are here to discuss their new dramedy “The Friend” — starring Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, and a Great Dane.

David Siegel and Scott McGehee on the finer points of Great Dane casting for “The Friend”

Filmmakers David Siegel and Scott McGehee are here to discuss their new dramedy “The Friend” — starring Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, and a Great Dane.

from The Treatment

Carol Leifer passes along decades worth of wisdom gleaned from stand-up comedy in her new book “How to Write a Funny Speech…”

Comedian Carol Leifer wants you to shine in your next speech

Carol Leifer passes along decades worth of wisdom gleaned from stand-up comedy in her new book “How to Write a Funny Speech…”

from The Treatment

President of the Entertainment Union Coalition Rebecca Rhine breaks down her tireless work to revamp TV and film production in California.

Union leader Rebecca Rhine outlines plans to ‘Keep California Rolling’

President of the Entertainment Union Coalition Rebecca Rhine breaks down her tireless work to revamp TV and film production in California.

from The Business

The latest film releases include Freaky Tales, A Minecraft Movie, The Luckiest Man in America, and The Friend.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Freaky Tales,’ ‘A Minecraft Movie’

The latest film releases include Freaky Tales, A Minecraft Movie, The Luckiest Man in America, and The Friend.

from Weekend Film Reviews

Critics review the latest film releases: “Freaky Tales,” “A Minecraft Movie,” “The Luckiest Man in America,” and “The Friend.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Freaky Tales,’ ‘A Minecraft Movie’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Freaky Tales,” “A Minecraft Movie,” “The Luckiest Man in America,” and “The Friend.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Actor Val Kilmer died Tuesday at age 65. His career included both “Top Gun” films, “Batman Forever,” “Heat,” and an iconic performance as Jim Morrison in “The Doors.”

Remembering actor Val Kilmer’s complicated and charismatic career

Actor Val Kilmer died Tuesday at age 65. His career included both “Top Gun” films, “Batman Forever,” “Heat,” and an iconic performance as Jim Morrison in “The Doors.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Zach Mack’s father went down a conspiracy theory rabbit hole that tore apart his family. Mack spent the past year making a podcast about it called “Alternate Realities.”

A year, a $10K bet, and the conspiracy theories that tore a family apart

Zach Mack’s father went down a conspiracy theory rabbit hole that tore apart his family. Mack spent the past year making a podcast about it called “Alternate Realities.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Johnny Carson was seemingly a friend to millions as the host of "The Tonight Show" for three decades.

Encore: Johnny Carson wasn’t the same on-air and in private, says new book

Johnny Carson was seemingly a friend to millions as the host of "The Tonight Show" for three decades.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In the mid-1970s and ‘80s in SoCal, bands like Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers, and Toto blended jazz, R&B, and pop to create a new soft style: yacht rock.

Encore: Yacht rock: Inside the appeal and repulsion of ‘70s SoCal music

In the mid-1970s and ‘80s in SoCal, bands like Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers, and Toto blended jazz, R&B, and pop to create a new soft style: yacht rock.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

“Porcelain War” is a new documentary that vividly portrays the lives of civilians-turned-soldiers on and off Ukraine’s battlefield against Russia.

Encore: ‘Porcelain War’ juxtaposes war and art in Ukraine

“Porcelain War” is a new documentary that vividly portrays the lives of civilians-turned-soldiers on and off Ukraine’s battlefield against Russia.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Filmmaker Zach Braff visits us ahead of a “Garden State” anniversary concert to discuss the impact of both the film and the soundtrack after 20 years.

Zach Braff reflects on 20 life changing years of the ‘Garden State’ OST

Filmmaker Zach Braff visits us ahead of a “Garden State” anniversary concert to discuss the impact of both the film and the soundtrack after 20 years.

from The Treatment

Cristin Milioti reveals a deep admiration for the songs of Joni Mitchell and Fiona Apple, expressing how their music has been integral to her life.

Cristin Milioti’s intense connection to Joni Mitchell and Fiona Apple

Cristin Milioti reveals a deep admiration for the songs of Joni Mitchell and Fiona Apple, expressing how their music has been integral to her life.

from The Treatment

The new show “Unconventional” follows two queer siblings in the California desert as they deal with relationships, mental health, and adoption. It’s streaming on the platform Revry.

‘Unconventional” explores being unapologetically queer

The new show “Unconventional” follows two queer siblings in the California desert as they deal with relationships, mental health, and adoption. It’s streaming on the platform Revry.

from KCRW Features

Gen Z and Gen Alpha’s preferences for online content creators over traditional media show no signs of slowing; how is the establishment adapting?

Can Hollywood adapt to the world according to online content creators?

Gen Z and Gen Alpha’s preferences for online content creators over traditional media show no signs of slowing; how is the establishment adapting?

from The Business

Encore conversation: Kim Masters speaks with comedy icons Rob Reiner and Albert Brooks about their collaborative documentary “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life.”

ENCORE: Rob Reiner and Albert Brooks talk ‘Defending My Life’

Encore conversation: Kim Masters speaks with comedy icons Rob Reiner and Albert Brooks about their collaborative documentary “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life.”

from The Business

Critics review the latest film releases: “Death of a Unicorn,” “Grand Tour,” “An Unfinished Film,” and “The Ballad of Wallis Island.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Death of a Unicorn,’ ‘Grand Tour’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Death of a Unicorn,” “Grand Tour,” “An Unfinished Film,” and “The Ballad of Wallis Island.”

from Weekend Film Reviews