Darryn King

freelance culture writer and critic

Darryn King on KCRW

Thirty years ago, a different Super Mario Bros. adaptation hit theaters, and it flopped. Now it’s getting a second life with a younger generation of fans.

Critics reappraise 1993 ‘Super Mario’ box office Bob-omb

Thirty years ago, a different Super Mario Bros. adaptation hit theaters, and it flopped. Now it’s getting a second life with a younger generation of fans.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

More from KCRW

The latest film releases include Last Breath, My Dead Friend Zoe, Cold Wallet, and The Accidental Getaway Driver. Weighing in are Tim Grierson, senior U.S.

from Weekend Film Reviews

Amplify your TV bonafides via our conversations with “Yellowjackets” star Melanie Lynskey and “Industry” star Ken Leung. Plus, Gael Garcia Bernal has The Treat.

from The Treatment

Lucasfilm CEO Kathleen Kennedy has announced she will step down from her post at the end of 2025. How will this affect Star Wars?

from The Business

The first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival drew hundreds of thousands of people to the desert in Indio. Did the pop culture extravaganza live up to the hype?

from KCRW Features

After opening investigations into several media companies in recent months, The FCC has found its latest target– MSNBC.

from The Business

Questlove speaks on Sly Stone and Black genius more broadly, Ke Huy Quan tells us about his new film “Love Hurts,” and Jason Schwartzman has The Treat.

from The Treatment

China is limiting the number of Hollywood films in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

from KCRW Features

Lionsgate touts a live performance from The Weeknd , Leonardo DiCaprio unveils explosive footage from his new Paul Thomas Anderson film, and James Gunn teases his take on Superman;…

from The Business

This Oscars weekend we have a bonus episode on a topic that really irks Sam – bad wigs on the big screen.

from The Sam Sanders Show