Movies 101 began mid-1999, as Spokane Public Radio's KSFC started establishing itself as a separate news and information service. As KSFC matured, so did Movies 101. The show has a loyal fan base and has now also been picked up on KPBX, Friday evenings at 6:30 PM. Movies 101 is currently produced by Spokane Public Radio's Membership & Production Assistant, Cassia Fox.
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Inland Journal is a half-hour public affairs program that includes news features and interviews produced by SPR staff, reporters from the Northwest News Network (N3) and others. The program has a regional focus that reflects the broad listening area of Spokane Public Radio.
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The Bookshelf presents daily serialized half-hour book readings, featuring local and national authors and read by local Spokane voices. The Bookshelf, a celebration of the spoken word, is produced by Spokane Public Radio.
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Like all art forms, the object of a film is—or at least should be—to hold an audience’s attention. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss a pair of films that, each in its own particular way, tries to do exactly that. The first is the offbeat exercise in existential horror, “Cuckoo,” while the second is …
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We’re all prey to our emotions, whether we’re talking about pangs of fear, the warmth of connection or the angst of loss. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss two movies that take their audiences on a virtual road trip through a maze of emotions—the latest from writer-director M. Night Shyamalan, title…
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We’re well into the summer-movie season, and the blockbusters just keep coming. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss two of those summer-movie specials, “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “Twisters.”
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Who among us, when as a child, didn’t at least once feel chills run down our spine as we walked alone, at night, along some dark hallway? On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss a pair of movies that are designed to re-create that feeling. The first is “MaXXXine,” the third installment in writer-director …
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As everyone knows, or should know, the 1960s comprised a decade full of tempestuous energy and a drive toward social change. As captured by the movies, though, it lives on in our minds more as an idea than anything resembling reality. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss two movies that are set in the …
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On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss two surreal movies that delve into the complexities of life. The first is “Kinds of Kindness,” the latest from the Greek-born filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos. And the second is “Janet Planet,” the debut feature film from playwright Annie Baker.…
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It’s been 50 years since the film “Chinatown” was released, and yet it still remains one of the best crime sagas every splashed across a big screen. Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss the qualities of “Chinatown,” which are many, and add to that a general discussion about those responsible for it.…
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On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss three movies that attempt to tell stories about the inner workings of our personal lives. One is the intrepid grandma study “Thelma,” one is the theater-as-therapy exploration “Ghostlight” and one is the who-is-the-real-person project “Hit Man.”…
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Imagination, if not entertaining actual fantasy, is a standard moviemaking staple. The question always is, does it work? On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss a trio of movies that, each in its own distinctive way, explore the realms of imaginative fantasy—some, as always, better than others. The films …
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"Bad Boys: Ride or Die," "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" & "Run Lola Run" 25th Anniversary Re-Release
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The summer movie season is in high gear, as you can tell from all the noises of crashing cars and gunshots emanating from your local multiplex. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss three films that are currently in release—the first being “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the second being George Miller’s preque…
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Most movie fans may mourn what seems to be the slow demise of theaters. But these days missing some new release at your local multiplex doesn’t necessarily mean missing out. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss two recent releases that are now available for online streaming, namely “The Fall Guy” and “…
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We all have favorite movies, the kind that we can slip into as if they were a favorite pair of shoes. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart share with you some of what they’re calling their "comfort movies"—the kinds of films that they go to over and over again.
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The old saw is that opposites attract, though that notion doesn’t necessarily hold true for the movies we watch. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss two movies, both streaming documentaries, that couldn’t be more different. The first is “Spermworld,” which delves into the unregulated world of sperm do…
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One of the things that makes life the adventure it is involves facing the various challenges that it poses. Which is convenient for us here at Movies 101 because the very concept of challenges is this week’s theme. In this episode, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss two films that involve that very theme. The first is “C…
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"Ripley" & Favorite Patricia Highsmith Adaptations
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Those of us with consciences may not care about killers—but as movie fans, we sure seem to love them. They certainly show up enough on screens both big and small. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss the work of Patricia Highsmith, an author who made a career out of imagining the inner lives of various…
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Movies have the power to give us a pointed view of America, both good and bad. This has always been true. But it may be more important than ever in today’s polarized atmosphere. Writer-director Alex Garland seems to think so, given the theme of his latest movie, titled “Civil War.” On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat T…
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Some of us enjoy surprises, others not so much. But when it comes to movies, it all depends on what we end up seeing. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss an event they attended on Monday called Screen Unseen. They also talk about a documentary, “Richland,” that is playing at the Magic Lantern, and Nat…
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Yes, we could spend time reviewing the latest horror flick or romantic comedy. But sometimes we here at Movies 101 lust to talk about something far more, for want of a better term, substantial. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart do just that, delving into their respective personal libraries of favorite films…
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Here at Movies 101, we like to say that we seek out great cinema wherever we can find it. How we define “great,” though is always up for debate. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss two films that defy standard critical summation. The first is Doug Liman’s re-envisioning of the 1989 movie “Road House,”…
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Yes, the "-heimer" half of the "Barbenheimer" conglomerate tallied its share of gold during the recent Oscars broadcast. But the also-rans and near-misses had their night as well. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss a pair of films that were at least mentioned during the broadcast. One, “20 Days in Ma…
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Doug Nadvornick reads Ernest Hemingway's first novel.By Doug Nadvornick
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Doug Nadvornick reads Ernest Hemingway's first novel.By Doug Nadvornick
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Doug Nadvornick reads Ernest Hemingway's first novel.By Doug Nadvornick
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Doug Nadvornick reads Ernest Hemingway's first novel.By Doug Nadvornick
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The Bookshelf: "A Key to Treehouse Living," Episode 3
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Episode 3 of Elliot Reed's novel.By Verne Windham
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The Bookshelf: "A Key to Treehouse Living," Episode 2
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Episode 2 of Elliot Reed's novel.By Verne Windham
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The Bookshelf: "A Key to Treehouse Living," Episode 1
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"A Key to Treehouse Living" Episode 1By Jennifer Roseman
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The Bookshelf: "How the World Got Better" by Greg Flint
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What if, right about now, every human soul were to answerBy Verne Windham
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The Bookshelf: "People and Trees," Part 2
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"People and Trees" is produced by Jane Fritz, founder of the Idaho Mythweaver, who has been producing local and national programs on Native issues since the 1980s. This is the first in a series called Voices of the Wild Earth.By Verne Windham
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"People and Trees" is produced by Jane Fritz, founder of the Idaho Mythweaver, who has been producing local and national programs on Native issues since the 1980s. This is the first in a series called Voices of the Wild Earth.By Verne Windham
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Area 7, Johnson Creek to the Green MonarchsBy Verne Windham
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Area 6, Clark Fork to Cabinet GorgeBy Verne Windham
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Area 5, Hope Peninsula to the Clark Fork DeltaBy Verne Windham
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Area 4, Pack River to HopeBy Verne Windham
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Area 3, Greater SandpointBy Verne Windham
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