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Critics review the latest film releases: “The Fall Guy,” “I Saw the TV Glow,” “Evil Does Not Exist,” and “Mars Express.”

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Fall Guy,” “I Saw the TV Glow,” “Evil Does Not Exist,” and “Mars Express.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why Comcast’s NBA TV plans made Warner Bros. Discovery’s stock crash

Plus, major changes continue at Paramount as a potential merger inches closer.

Ethan Hawke on the horror motifs of his Flannery O’Connor biopic ‘Wildcat’

Ethan Hawke returns to “The Treatment” to fill us in on his latest directorial feature, “Wildcat”, a Flannery O’Connor biopic starring his daughter Maya Hawke.

Uprooted: Climate migration and scientist activism

Journalist Abraham Lustgarten and scientist-turned-activist Rose Abramoff discuss the impacts of climate research on human migratory patterns and activism.

Improving the environment to improve health

The EPA has just passed some air pollution rules that could improve our American’s health.

Jen Statsky’s beloved Max sitcom “Hacks” is back for its darkly funny third season and she’s here to break it down for us.

from The Treatment

Actress and producer Rashida Jones discusses the impact of George Orwell's dystopian (but prescient) novel 1984 on her life and creative work.

from The Treatment

From Prohibition bourbon to dolce vita amaro, journalist Aaron Goldfarb follows collectors hunting for vintage spirits.

from Good Food

Memo Torres of L.A. Taco introduces us to the Carnitas Queen of Los Angeles.

from Good Food

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Bookworm, a premier literary talk show providing intellectual, accessible, and provocative literary conversations. Hosted by Michael Silverblatt at KCRW.com.

Bookworm

Bookworm, a premier literary talk show providing intellectual, accessible, and provocative literary conversations. Hosted by Michael Silverblatt at KCRW.com.

 In-depth interviews with the most innovative & influential people in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Hosted by film critic Elvis Mitchell, at KCRW.com.

The Treatment

In-depth interviews with the most innovative & influential people in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Hosted by film critic Elvis Mitchell, at KCRW.com.

 Unbelievably true stories of chance encounters that changed the world. A pair of mail-order shoes that led to the film The Outsiders. A secret road to a California paradise.

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Unbelievably true stories of chance encounters that changed the world. A pair of mail-order shoes that led to the film The Outsiders. A secret road to a California paradise.

 Evan Kleiman explores current events, social phenomena, history and culture through the lens of food.

Good Food

Evan Kleiman explores current events, social phenomena, history and culture through the lens of food.

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Clémence de Lutz heads to the farmer's market for cherries she can feature at Petit Grain Boulangerie, her new Santa Monica bakery.

It's cherry season in Southern California

Clémence de Lutz heads to the farmer's market for cherries she can feature at Petit Grain Boulangerie, her new Santa Monica bakery.

from Good Food

Historian Hadley Meares looks at how Hollywood sips cocktails on the big screen.

How Old Hollywood made cocktails look cool

Historian Hadley Meares looks at how Hollywood sips cocktails on the big screen.

from Good Food

Frank La of Be Bright Coffee heads to Busan to compete in the World Barista Championship.

Frank La wants reps the US in the 2024 World Barista Championship

Frank La of Be Bright Coffee heads to Busan to compete in the World Barista Championship.

from Good Food

The solution to Trump's exploitable border crisis is to end the US trafficking of guns for drugs that turns productive Mexicans into desperate refugees.

US traffic of guns turns productive Mexicans into desperate refugees

The solution to Trump's exploitable border crisis is to end the US trafficking of guns for drugs that turns productive Mexicans into desperate refugees.

from Scheer Intelligence

Writer and director Tim Robbins explores comedy, drama, and modern woes in a new stage play, “Topsy Turvy,” from The Actors’ Gang .

Tim Robbins hopes to bring unity through ‘Topsy Turvy’ play

Writer and director Tim Robbins explores comedy, drama, and modern woes in a new stage play, “Topsy Turvy,” from The Actors’ Gang .

from KCRW Features

The latest film releases include The Fall Guy, I Saw the TV Glow, Evil Does Not Exist, and Mars Express.

Weekend film reviews: ‘The Fall Guy,’ ‘I Saw the TV Glow’

The latest film releases include The Fall Guy, I Saw the TV Glow, Evil Does Not Exist, and Mars Express.

from Weekend Film Reviews

The legendary action film star discusses why she found playing her role in season 2 of Prime’s horror anthology “Them” was scarier than she expected.

Pam Grier: On ‘Them,’ Blaxploitation, and Tarantino

The legendary action film star discusses why she found playing her role in season 2 of Prime’s horror anthology “Them” was scarier than she expected.

from The Business

Silicon Valley has ‘wide and deep’ ties to Israel tech, R&D

CA’s ties to Israel complicates student demand to divest

Silicon Valley has ‘wide and deep’ ties to Israel tech, R&D

from KCRW Features

Shows that have all the trappings of prestige TV — the cinematic look, the big names — are everywhere on streaming services. But one critic says they’re all average.

After the Golden Age of TV, is this the era of ‘mid?’

Shows that have all the trappings of prestige TV — the cinematic look, the big names — are everywhere on streaming services. But one critic says they’re all average.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Some LA vegan spots are adding regenerative meats to their menus, pushing away long-time customers who only eat plant-based meals.

New at some LA vegan restaurants: Meat options. Who’s biting?

Some LA vegan spots are adding regenerative meats to their menus, pushing away long-time customers who only eat plant-based meals.

from KCRW Features

KCRW Life Examined host Jonathan Bastian makes a guest appearance on KCRW’s How’s Your Sex Life, and talks about his insights on relationships, divorce and heartbreak.

KCRW’s “How’s Your Sex Life” discusses falling in love and falling apart with Jonathan Bastian

KCRW Life Examined host Jonathan Bastian makes a guest appearance on KCRW’s How’s Your Sex Life, and talks about his insights on relationships, divorce and heartbreak.

from Life Examined

The daughter of late film critic Gene Siskel is out with a new poetry book, “Two Minds,” about grief and the sudden death of her father when she was 12 years old.

Poetry eased grief for Callie Siskel after her dad’s death

The daughter of late film critic Gene Siskel is out with a new poetry book, “Two Minds,” about grief and the sudden death of her father when she was 12 years old.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Strawberries are easy to transform into a dish that’s like a gift. To kick them up a notch, marinate them with a drizzle of flavorful balsamic vinegar.

Mother’s Day: Try marinated strawberries with cookies or ice cream

Strawberries are easy to transform into a dish that’s like a gift. To kick them up a notch, marinate them with a drizzle of flavorful balsamic vinegar.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

How do I talk to my wife about my desires? I’m a 51-year-old virgin and I don’t know where to start! And is there sex after divorce?

I’m a 51-year-old virgin. Will I ever have a sex life?

How do I talk to my wife about my desires? I’m a 51-year-old virgin and I don’t know where to start! And is there sex after divorce?

from How’s Your Sex Life?