Arts

LA duo Brijean’s lush 'n' dreamy waltz, "Euphoric Avenue," lands at number one and invites us to slow down and savor the sounds.

from Music Special Programming

Last year’s Hollywood strikes did not result in more reality TV production, as expected. Rather, the green lit unscripted shows are shifting to franchises and sports.

from KCRW Features

Emmy winning comedy impressaria, Maya Rudolph, revels in the joy of messy characters and season two of her Apple TV+ series “Loot.”

Making ‘Loot’ with Maya Rudolph

Emmy winning comedy impressaria, Maya Rudolph, revels in the joy of messy characters and season two of her Apple TV+ series “Loot.”

from The Treatment

Writer-director Richard Linklater joins “The Treatment,” to talk hard work, self-acceptance, and making his films as real as possible.

Richard Linklater’s ‘Hit Man’ keeps it real

Writer-director Richard Linklater joins “The Treatment,” to talk hard work, self-acceptance, and making his films as real as possible.

from The Treatment

Actor and director Ethan Hawke sells us on his idea of “real” cinema by extolling the virtues of 1981’s Reds — starring Warren Beatty and Diane Keaton.

Ethan Hawke on Warren Beatty’s 1981 ‘masterpiece,’ ‘Reds’

Actor and director Ethan Hawke sells us on his idea of “real” cinema by extolling the virtues of 1981’s Reds — starring Warren Beatty and Diane Keaton.

from The Treatment

After receiving a revised offer from Skydance, the fate of Paramount lies in the hands of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone. What might be keeping her from approving the deal?

Paramount controlling shareholder Shari Redstone has a big decision to make

After receiving a revised offer from Skydance, the fate of Paramount lies in the hands of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone. What might be keeping her from approving the deal?

from The Business

The “Chappelle Show” co-creator shares why he thinks people should stop taking comedians so seriously.

Comedian Neal Brennan on standup special ‘Crazy Good’

The “Chappelle Show” co-creator shares why he thinks people should stop taking comedians so seriously.

from The Business

The latest film releases include Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Robot Dreams, Handling the Undead, and The Watchers.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die,’ ‘Robot Dreams’

The latest film releases include Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Robot Dreams, Handling the Undead, and The Watchers.

from Weekend Film Reviews

Punk colossi Sleater-Kinney rip through cuts from their 11th album “Little Rope” and open up about grief, vulnerability, and their enduring 30-year career.

Sleater-Kinney Live from HQ: ‘Music is a lifeline you send out to other people’

Punk colossi Sleater-Kinney rip through cuts from their 11th album “Little Rope” and open up about grief, vulnerability, and their enduring 30-year career.

from Live From

Lost Notes examines the legacy of Reggie Andrews, a world-class musician, producer, and mentor who changed the lives of countless young musicians in South LA.

Do What You Want To Do: The Legacy of Reggie Andrews

Lost Notes examines the legacy of Reggie Andrews, a world-class musician, producer, and mentor who changed the lives of countless young musicians in South LA.

from Lost Notes

Oscar-winning filmmaker Ron Howard’s latest work “Jim Henson: Idea Man” dives deep into the life and work of the muppets’ creator.

Ron Howard talks ‘Jim Henson: Idea Man’

Oscar-winning filmmaker Ron Howard’s latest work “Jim Henson: Idea Man” dives deep into the life and work of the muppets’ creator.

from The Treatment

Renée Elise Goldsberry tells all about Wickie Roy — her scene stealing character on “Girls5Eva” — and performing original songs for her own documentary.

Renée Elise Goldsberry’s infinitely adventurous career

Renée Elise Goldsberry tells all about Wickie Roy — her scene stealing character on “Girls5Eva” — and performing original songs for her own documentary.

from The Treatment

Actor Bill Pullman reveals how Anthony Hopkins’ performance in ‘Magic’ opened him up to a world of nuance.

Bill Pullman on the subtlety of horror movie ‘Magic’

Actor Bill Pullman reveals how Anthony Hopkins’ performance in ‘Magic’ opened him up to a world of nuance.

from The Treatment

Amidst industry-wide gloom over a weak summer box office, Chris Aronson is still determined to save the theatrical experience from extinction.

Paramount’s Chris Aronson is determined to save the theatrical experience from extinction

Amidst industry-wide gloom over a weak summer box office, Chris Aronson is still determined to save the theatrical experience from extinction.

from The Business

The latest film releases are Young Woman and the Sea, Jim Henson Idea Man, In A Violent Nature, and The Young Wife.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Young Woman and the Sea,’ ‘Jim Henson Idea Man’

The latest film releases are Young Woman and the Sea, Jim Henson Idea Man, In A Violent Nature, and The Young Wife.

from Weekend Film Reviews

An ex-producer of “The Apprentice” speaks out about Donald Trump’s behavior on set, and David Zaslav may have alluded to dropping the pursuit of a NBA deal.

‘The Apprentice’ producer on Trump’s on-set behavior; Warner Bros. Discovery CEO on sports offerings

An ex-producer of “The Apprentice” speaks out about Donald Trump’s behavior on set, and David Zaslav may have alluded to dropping the pursuit of a NBA deal.

from The Business

LA jazz-folk project South Hill Experiment perform cuts from new EP “South Hill & Friends” plus faves like “Chameleons” and “DREAMS!”

South Hill Experiment: KCRW Live from HQ

LA jazz-folk project South Hill Experiment perform cuts from new EP “South Hill & Friends” plus faves like “Chameleons” and “DREAMS!”

from Live From

Academy Award-winning screenwriter Brian Helgeland reveals why ‘Cool Hand Luke’ is one of those films he can't resist watching whenever it crosses his path.

Brian Helgeland on the power of one in ‘Cool Hand Luke’

Academy Award-winning screenwriter Brian Helgeland reveals why ‘Cool Hand Luke’ is one of those films he can't resist watching whenever it crosses his path.

from The Treatment

Director Ned Benson joins to talk about exploring music-as-time-travel (literally) via his new film “The Greatest Hits.”

Filmmaker Ned Benson plays with the ‘hits’

Director Ned Benson joins to talk about exploring music-as-time-travel (literally) via his new film “The Greatest Hits.”

from The Treatment

Director Pamela Adlon breaks down the good, bad, and messy dynamics of female friendships and parenthood that make up her debut feature, “Babes.”

Pamela Adlon’s new film ‘Babes’ keeps it messy

Director Pamela Adlon breaks down the good, bad, and messy dynamics of female friendships and parenthood that make up her debut feature, “Babes.”

from The Treatment