FilmWeek on AirTalk, hosted by Larry Mantle, is a one-hour weekly segment devoted to films. It offers reviews of the week's new movies, interviews with filmmakers, and discussions on various aspects of the industry.
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Join Larry Mantle weekdays for lively and in-depth discussions of Los Angeles and Southern California news, politics, science, entertainment, the arts and more. More AirTalk at www.kpcc.org.
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The Loh Down on Science is the fun way to get your daily dose of science -- in less than two minutes! Writer/performer and Caltech alumna Sandra Tsing Loh explains the world of science with a dash of humor. It's a program for those who love science as well as for those who avoid it!
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“Retake with John Horn”, a new podcast from LAist Studios, asks the question: do the stories that Hollywood tells about itself really reflect what's going on? Each week, host John Horn offers a critical, informed perspective not only on what’s happening in entertainment but also highlighting innovative artists and their creative content.
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Julio Frenk Is UCLA's Next Chancellor, How TV Sitcoms Transformed Gay Rights, And TV Talk: Shows To Watch This Week
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Today on AirTalk, University of Miami President Julio Frenk has been announced as UCLA’s new chancellor. Also on the show, a look into why PTSD is on the rise in college students; how TV sitcoms led the way for queer visibility and gay rights; Jesse Thorn previews tonight’s live taping of ‘Bullseye’ at LAist; Our TV critics review the latest shows;…
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TV-Talk: ‘Presumed Innocent,’ ‘House Of The Dragon,’ ‘The Boys’ And More
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The days are longer and the nights are shorter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get cozy for summer’s best new television series. Each week, we try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, we discuss with Melanie McFarland, TV criti…
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Soup or Salad? Give me two of the same!By LAist 89.3
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Remembering Jerry West, How To Spend Final Moments With A Loved One, And Listeners Share Cousin Dynamics
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Today on AirTalk, we remember NBA legend Jerry West. Also on the show, how to prepare for a loved one’s final moments; everything you need to know about California’s Universal Transitional Kindergarten rollout for 2025-2026; we examine why the FDA overwhelmingly voted against the medical benefits of MDMA; and more. We remember NBA legend Jerry West…
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Jerry West, A 3-time Hall Of Fame Selection And The Inspiration For The NBA Logo, Dies At 86
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Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive, and whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, died Wednesday morning, the Los Angeles Clippers announced. He was 86. West, nicknamed “Mr. Clutch” for his late-game exploits as a player, was an NBA champion who…
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We are aliveeee with the sooounds of our boooodiess!By LAist 89.3
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Remembering Reverend James Lawson Jr, Gen Z Is Interested In Trades, And LA Rent Hike Updates
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Today on AirTalk, we remember civil rights leader Reverend James M. Lawson Jr. Also on the show, we take a look at what’s behind Gen Z’s rising interest in blue-collar careers; everything you need to know about earthquake insurance; we examine Spotify’s gamble on raising prices and expanding beyond music; and more. Remembering civil rights leader R…
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Bad day? If you’re a Jellyfish, WATER you gonna do about it?By LAist 89.3
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SoCal History LA’s Civil Defense Sirens, A Decades-Old Artifact That Still Stands Now
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Originally being an alert system for Angelenos following the attack on Pearl Harbor, civil defense sirens were a device that was meant to warn folks of an incoming disastrous event if one were to happen. Going from the angst of World War 2 to the fears of nuclear war during the Cold War, Angelenos saw more than 200 defense sirens across the town ho…
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A String Of Earthquakes Shake Up SoCal, The History Of LA's Forgotten Defense Sirens, And The Decline Of Sex In Movies
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Today on AirTalk, after a string of earthquakes have rattled Southern California, we look into if we’re due for the next big one. Also on the show, we take a look at what’s in store for the future of nuclear energy; we toggle the pros and cons of ‘buy now, pay later’ plans; we examine a new study that shows a decline in sexual content in films; and…
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LA’s Grade A Steakhouses – Tell Us Your Prime Picks
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In the classic American steakhouse “employees hone the art of performance,” writes New York Times reporter Rita Bullwinkel in her recent piece. Steakhouses are a beloved iteration of restaurant that we’ve adopted from coast to coast. It’s a distinct genre defined by certain elements, like crisp white linens, wood paneling, and of course, steak. Tod…
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I would walk five hundred miles …. with robotic help?!By LAist 89.3
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CA ShakeAlerts Upgrade, Larry Celebrates National Donut Day, And FilmWeek
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Today on AirTalk, California’s early-warning alert system for earthquakes gets an update. Also on the show, beloved “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak retires after 41 seasons; Monarch Donuts chef and owner Jonathan Ung joins us for National Donut Day; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; and more. CA’s early-warning earthquake system ge…
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FilmWeek: ‘Am I Ok?’ ‘The Watchers,’ ‘Maestra,’ And More
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” Wide Release “Robot Dreams” In Select Theaters “Am I Ok?” Streaming On Max “Flipside” Laemmle Glendale [Glendale] |Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] “The Watchers” In S…
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UGH ticks really…TICK me off!By LAist 89.3
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Lakers Consider Dan Hurley For Head Coach, Politics In The Workplace, And TV Talk
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Today on AirTalk, the Lakers are reportedly targeting UConn’s Dan Hurley for head coach. Also on the show, a desert town community is upset over the planned destruction of thousands of Joshua Trees for a new solar power project; Knott’s Berry Farm asks visitors to call out line-jumpers; why ‘survive ‘til 25’ has become the new entertainment industr…
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TV-Talk: ‘The Acolyte,’ ‘Queenie,’ ‘Tires’ And More
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Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the…
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“Shake shake shake, shake your”--- boxes?!By LAist 89.3
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LAist Investigates How Homeless Dollars Are Spent, LAPD Interim Police Chief Choi, And The Reggaeton Lawsuit You Should Know About
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Today on AirTalk, LA isn’t detailing how homeless dollars are spent. Also on the show, Austin talks with LAPD Interim Police Chief Choi; everything you need to know about the U.S Supreme court cases currently on the docket; the lawsuit that could change reggaeton music; and more. Where are LA’s homelessness dollars going? (00:17) LAPD Interim Polic…
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When it comes to bedside manner, is your doctor “the biggest loser?”By LAist 89.3
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Biden Announces Order Limiting Asylum, Listeners Share Their Favorite Beaches, And The Challenge With Highway 1
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Today on AirTalk, Biden plans to block migrants from Asylum at the US-Mexico border. Also on the show, What’s up with the new Real ID Deadline; listeners share their favorite beaches; the challenges facing Highway 1; and more. Biden issues order that will block asylum requests at the border (00:17) The latest on Real IDs and how to get them (11:17)…
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What if the key to acing exams was … edible?By LAist 89.3
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Summer Heat Is On The Way, Update On The FLiRT Variant, And SoCal's Mexican Cuisine
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Today on AirTalk, we look ahead into when Californians should expect that summer heat to arrive and get an update on Mosquito season. Also on the show, Marqueece Harris-Dawson drops by to talk about his recent nomination as the next LA City Council president and the future of Los Angeles; we dive into the election of Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s fir…
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Luke, use the force… to talk?!By LAist 89.3
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The Impact Of Trumps Trial On Purple Voters, LA's Best Milkshakes, And FilmWeek
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Today on AirTalk, we look into how former President Donald Trump's guilty verdict may impact battleground House races in California. Also on the show, how to go about telling your friend you dislike their partner; South Pasadena’s Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain brings us to the yard with their milkshakes; our FilmWeek critics review the lates…
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FilmWeek: ‘Summer Camp,’ ‘In A Violent Nature,’ ‘Ezra’ And More
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. “Summer Camp” Wide Release “Jim Henson: Idea Man” Streaming on Disney+ “In A Violent Nature” Wide Release “The Dead Don’t Hurt” In Select Theaters “Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara” Landmark Pasa…
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Feature: Director Ron Howard Talks Latest Documentary ‘Jim Henson: Idea Man’
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From his puppeteering days to viewers of a local D.C. TV station to global audiences theatrically, if you weren’t able to remember Jim Henson’s face you certainly recognized his zany muppets. A new documentary from Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard, titled “Jim Henson: Idea Man,” chronologically goes through Henson’s life’s work and how clo…
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That body language seems somehow… FISHY!By LAist 89.3
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CA Insurance Crisis Grows, LA Mayor Karen Bass, And TV Talk: Shows To Watch
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Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to review insurance price increases. Also on the show, we remember composer Richard Sherman and listen back to an interview with Sherman from 2012; we talk with author Grace Jung on her new book ‘K-Drama School;’ Mayor Karen Bass visits us in the studio to talk about the l…
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TV-Talk: 4 Shows To Watch Including ‘Eric,’ ‘Clipped,’ & ‘The Outlaws’
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Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the…
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Homework or zombie battles? Why not … BOTH?By LAist 89.3
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MLB Incorporates Negro League Statistics Into Database, Entertainment Industry Check-In, And Aging With Downsyndrome
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Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the MLB’s incorporation of Negro League statistics. Also on the show, how a tiny beetle is threatening California’s giant sequoias; from box-office woes to the potential end to loan outs, we check-in on the entertainment industry; we explore the challenges of aging with down syndrome; Larry interv…
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Rufus, time for walkies!By LAist 89.3
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Older Californians Are Staying Unhoused Longer, Listeners Share What Makes Them Stay In LA, And The History Of Lowriding
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Today on AirTalk, we dig into a recent study from UC San Francisco on California’s aging homeless population and examine the unique issues facing older populations regarding housing insecurity. Also on the show, everything you need to know about the NCAA agreeing to share revenue with college athletes; we explore a new exhibition showcasing the art…
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SMACK! MOSQUITOES are buzzing! Why do these pesky bloodsuckers find us SO attractive?By LAist 89.3
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HTLA Presents: Revival House: Part 9 - American Cinematheque's Year-Round Film Fest
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Revival House says goodbye for now with a look at one of the biggest programming groups in town, the American Cinematheque. Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, screening 1500 movies a year in three iconic theaters across Los Angeles, the American Cinematheque has a movie for everybody, every night of the week. In this episode, How To LA p…
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What do you get when you cross a fish and a heart? Not a fart…By LAist 89.3
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Feature: The Significance Of ‘Double Indemnity’ For True Crime And Hollywood… Live At Vidiots!
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A new book by film historians James Ursini and Alain Silver titled “From the Moment They Met It Was Murder: Double Indemnity and the Rise of Film Noir” gets into one of Hollywood’s most influential works, the true crime drama “Double Indemnity.” Ursini and Silver helped chronicle the film’s origins, from the 1927 “crime of the century” it's based o…
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FilmWeek: ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ ‘Hit Man,’ ‘Queen of the Deuce,’ And More
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Wade Major, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” Wide Release “The Garfield Movie” Wide Release “Hit Man” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Laemmle Glendale [Glendale] | Streaming on Netflix June 7 “Hai…
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A Look At Grief Tech, Keep Cool With Paletas, And Double Indemnity Live!
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Today on AirTalk, what you need to know about the Metro Board’s decision Thursday to increase security on buses and trains. Also on the show, we take a look at the ‘grief tech’ that’ll keep you in touch with your deceased loved ones; we stay cool this summer with La Michoacana’s refreshing paletas; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; l…
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Help! I’ve POLLEN and I can’t get up!By LAist 89.3
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HTLA Presents: Revival House: Part 9 - American Cinematheque's Year-Round Film Fest
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Revival House says goodbye for now with a look at one of the biggest programming groups in town, the American Cinematheque. Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, screening 1500 movies a year in three iconic theaters across Los Angeles, the American Cinematheque has a movie for everybody, every night of the week. In this episode, How To LA p…
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DOJ Brings Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster, Summer Travel Tips, And TV Talk: Shows To Watch
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Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the Department of Justice’s sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment. Also on the show, why a well known vegan restaurant is introducing meat to its menu; Rick Steves gives us the 411 on summer travel tips; we preview LAist’s newest podcast ‘Inhe…
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TV-Talk: ‘Evil,’ ‘The Sympathizer,’ ‘Top Chef’ And More
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Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we’re going to try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up…
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What’s the “secret sauce” that makes two people click?By LAist 89.3
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How Campus Protests Are Affecting Alumni And Donor Relations, The Future of Cannabis Cafes, And California's Age Verification Bill
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Today on AirTalk, we look into how the recent campus protests are affecting alumni and donor relations. Also on the show, we dig into the future of cannabis cafes in California; we look into why fewer men are enrolling in college; former Assemblymember Mike Gatto drops by to discuss his new book ‘Noir By Necessity;’ and more. Have campus protests a…
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Doctor Doolittle isn’t the only one who can speak Pig Latin!By LAist 89.3
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Nearly A Third Of LAPD Shootings Involved A Mental Health Crisis, CA Supreme Court Will Rule On Prop 22 The 101 On Processed Food, ood
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Today on AirTalk, we dig into a new LAist analysis that has found that since 2017, 31% of people shot at by police were perceived by LAPD officers at the scene to be struggling with mental illness. Also on the show, everything you need to know about ultra-processed foods; a look into how the California Supreme Court might decide on Prop 22; and mor…
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Are our kids doing a spit take?By LAist 89.3
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ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants, The History Of Santa Monica Pier, And The Car Touch Screen Debate
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Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. Also on the show, we explore a new study that found humans prefer AI answers to moral questions; we dive into the history of the Santa Monica Pier; we examine the downsides and upsides of art…
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