Lively banter about entertainment industry news and in-depth interviews with directors, producers, writers and actors, hosted by award-winning journalist Kim Masters of The Hollywood Reporter.
NPR takes the Trump administration to court; Americans take to the multiplex
Memorial Day weekend box office grosses are up nearly double from last year(!). Plus, NPR (and 3 Colorado member stations) take on the Trump administration.
Matt Wolf on ‘barbed exchanges’ with Paul Reubens being essential to ‘Pee-wee as Himself’
Documentarian Matt Wolf tells us about the prickly-yet-extensive interview process with late actor Paul Reubens for the HBO series, “Pee-wee as Himself.”
Media companies move to appease the administration
Stories of media organizations seeking to make nice with the current U.S. president abound… even as another high profile resignation results from these efforts.
Ramy Youssef on how essential animation is for ‘#1 Happy Family USA’
Ramy Youssef shares why “#1 Happy Family USA” — his irreverent series about a Muslim-American family in post-9/11 New Jersey — could only exist via animation.
Did ‘Conclave’ director Edward Berger rollerblade his way into a career?
As the papal thriller “Conclave” racks up awards buzz, director Edward Berger praises Netflix for their work on his previous film — Oscar-winner “All Quiet on the Western Front.”
The Trump administration escalates attacks on public media
A tale of two media landscapes: The current administration is seeking to defund the CFPB and extract concessions as part of a Paramount Global Lawsuit.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr focuses on MSNBC for alleged “news distortion.” Plus, The Writer’s Guild should call more attention to a recent work embargo.
Daryl Hannah on the spontaneity required to document a Neil Young show
Actor and activist Daryl Hannah’s latest challenge? Documenting her husband Neil Young’s ever evolving stage set-up via the new concert film “Coastal.”
How will tariffs affect your trips to the multiplex… and beyond?
Fluctuating American tariff policy is keeping industries on their heels — Hollywood very much included. Plus, the president enters mediation with Paramount.
