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The latest film releases are Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, La Chimera, The Shadowless Tower, and Wicked Little Letters.

from Weekend Film Reviews

Technology has devastated kids’ abilities to connect and learn. Pew data from 2022 says nearly half of teens were online almost constantly.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest film releases: “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” “La Chimera,” “The Shadowless Tower” and “Wicked Little Letters.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Godzilla x Kong,’ ‘Wicked Little Letters’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” “La Chimera,” “The Shadowless Tower” and “Wicked Little Letters.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Beyoncé topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with a single from “Cowboy Carter,” but the album has drawn backlash over who’s qualified to make country music.

Pioneering Black artists laid the groundwork for ‘Cowboy Carter’

Beyoncé topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with a single from “Cowboy Carter,” but the album has drawn backlash over who’s qualified to make country music.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Judy Baca’s collaborative effort to create “The Great Wall of LA” is the subject of a new LA Times short documentary. The mural is being extended to another half mile.

‘You can't really paint a half a mile by yourself’: Judy Baca on her iconic mural in NoHo

Judy Baca’s collaborative effort to create “The Great Wall of LA” is the subject of a new LA Times short documentary. The mural is being extended to another half mile.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A year ago, living in Miami, Lēya Graham’s passion for dance was waning. Then she discovered the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in LA, which served as a lifeline.

‘This place literally saved her’: The profound role of Debbie Allen Dance Academy

A year ago, living in Miami, Lēya Graham’s passion for dance was waning. Then she discovered the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in LA, which served as a lifeline.

from KCRW Features

A new AI company called Suno wants everyone to be able to produce their own pro-level songs. What does that mean for artists?

Suno AI can produce pro songs. What’s it mean for musicians?

A new AI company called Suno wants everyone to be able to produce their own pro-level songs. What does that mean for artists?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Emmy-winning SNL writer Paula Pell leans all the way into her first love (acting) in season three of her acclaimed sitcom “Girls5eva.”

Paula Pell triumphs at mixing ‘hard comedy’ and real emotion

Emmy-winning SNL writer Paula Pell leans all the way into her first love (acting) in season three of her acclaimed sitcom “Girls5eva.”

from The Treatment

Music video director- turned-filmmaker, Grant Singer, highlights the masterful sense of ambiguity and intrigue present in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic “Vertigo.”

Grant Singer reflects on Hitchcock’s ‘hypnotic’ ‘Vertigo’

Music video director- turned-filmmaker, Grant Singer, highlights the masterful sense of ambiguity and intrigue present in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic “Vertigo.”

from The Treatment

Legendary producer, director, and TV showrunner Ed Zwick reflects on all of it in his memoir “Hits, Flops, and Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood.”

Hollywood storytime with super producer Ed Zwick

Legendary producer, director, and TV showrunner Ed Zwick reflects on all of it in his memoir “Hits, Flops, and Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood.”

from The Treatment

Disney CEO Bob Iger is planning on retiring at the end of 2026. Who at the company is primed to take the throne?

Succession, Disney style: Meet the execs poised to replace Bob Iger

Disney CEO Bob Iger is planning on retiring at the end of 2026. Who at the company is primed to take the throne?

from The Business

Yeun discusses the joys (and occasional hives) that came with filming the awards-sweeping Netflix limited series, earning him two Emmys.

Encore: Steven Yeun finds rage and bitterness in ‘Beef’

Yeun discusses the joys (and occasional hives) that came with filming the awards-sweeping Netflix limited series, earning him two Emmys.

from The Business

The latest film releases are Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Shirley, The American Society of Magical Negroes, and Carol Doda Topless at the Condor.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,’ ‘Shirley’

The latest film releases are Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Shirley, The American Society of Magical Negroes, and Carol Doda Topless at the Condor.

from Weekend Film Reviews

Critics review the latest film releases: “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” “Shirley,” “The American Society of Magical Negroes,” and “Carol Doda Topless at the Condor.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,’ ‘Shirley’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” “Shirley,” “The American Society of Magical Negroes,” and “Carol Doda Topless at the Condor.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In “Problemista,” a Salvadoran immigrant longs to become a toy designer when he arrives in New York. The challenges of getting a U.S. work visa threaten his dreams.

Julio Torres puts a comedic and surrealist lens on US immigration

In “Problemista,” a Salvadoran immigrant longs to become a toy designer when he arrives in New York. The challenges of getting a U.S. work visa threaten his dreams.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Anthony Madu's ballet moves went viral in 2020, capturing hearts worldwide. His journey from Nigeria to a prestigious conservatory is told in the film “Madu.”

In ‘Madu,’ Nigerian ballet dancer finds acceptance and fame

Anthony Madu's ballet moves went viral in 2020, capturing hearts worldwide. His journey from Nigeria to a prestigious conservatory is told in the film “Madu.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Aging pop stars Jennifer Lopez and Justin Timberlake are promoting new albums. Are audiences interested in new material, or just hoping they'll bring sexy back?

Should aging pop stars pump out new music or stick to old hits?

Aging pop stars Jennifer Lopez and Justin Timberlake are promoting new albums. Are audiences interested in new material, or just hoping they'll bring sexy back?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Lorraine Nicholson, actress, writer, and daughter of Jack Nicholson reflects on her extensive childhood playtime at the Playboy Mansion.

Playing at ‘Playboy’: Lorraine Nicholson’s unconventionally idyllic childhood

Lorraine Nicholson, actress, writer, and daughter of Jack Nicholson reflects on her extensive childhood playtime at the Playboy Mansion.

from The Treatment

Sir Patrick Stewart reflects on seeing Elia Kazan’s On the Waterfront at 13, becoming obsessed with Technicolor, and the wisdom of his English teacher.

Sir Patrick Stewart on releasing the power inside

Sir Patrick Stewart reflects on seeing Elia Kazan’s On the Waterfront at 13, becoming obsessed with Technicolor, and the wisdom of his English teacher.

from The Treatment

Ellen Mirojnick is a recent Oscar-nominee for costuming Best Picture winner “Oppenheimer” and she’s sharing her experience of working on the acclaimed film.

‘Oppenheimer’s’ costume designer on the beauty of high-waisted pants

Ellen Mirojnick is a recent Oscar-nominee for costuming Best Picture winner “Oppenheimer” and she’s sharing her experience of working on the acclaimed film.

from The Treatment