Courtney Sauls

The latest film releases include Moana 2, Queer, Maria, and The Seed of the Sacred Fig.

Warner Bros. unceremoniously released Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 in less than 50 theaters nationwide, but the mid-budget film has exceeded expectations.

Disney’s streaming numbers soar as announced in the company’s earnings report earlier this week, but questions remain in the ongoing search for a new CEO.

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

Carl St. Clair is retiring after more than 30 years leading the Pacific Symphony. The orchestra became an international success under his tenure.

In 1987, Cirque du Soleil made its first U.S. debut in Santa Monica. The show returns to the city with Kooza at the Big Top through January.

Sam sits down with author and marine biologist Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson to explore her inspiring new book, What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures. Dr.

Tiffany Haddish talks “Black Comedy in America,” Jake Kasdan breaks down his new Christmas-action-comedy “Red One,” and Dan Ackroyd has The Treat.

Steve McQueen breaks down his new film “Blitz” (starring Saorsie Ronan), documentarian Dawn Porter talks Luther Vandross, and James Carville has The Treat.