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See AllHunting for the next hit YouTube IP
Kim Masters talks to Kori Adelson, whose company produced Backrooms, and Roy Lee, producer of Weapons, about the hunt for the next hit YouTube IP. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni discuss a judge pausing the Warnermount merger, and Peacock’s newfound profitability.Documentary filmmakers facing the threat of litigation
Kim Masters talks to Dale Cohen, special counsel to PBS's Frontline about the threat of litigation filmmakers face from the wealthy and powerful people they choose to cover. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni discuss the latest developments in the legal battle over the Paramount-Warner Brothers merger.Emmy nominations surprises and predictions
Kim Masters talks to LA Times Awards Columnist Glenn Whipp about the Emmy nominations. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni discuss the UK possibly intervening in the Paramount-WBD merger, and CAA’s criticism of Meta’s opt-out policy for AI images.Alexandria Stapleton on chronicling the rise and reckoning of Sean Combs
An encore presentation of Kim Masters interview with Alexandria Stapleton, the filmmaker behind the Netflix docuseries, Sean Combs: The Reckoning. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni discuss Comcast’s surprise decision to break up the company.John Carney on pop stars, movie stars, and Power Ballad
Kim Masters talks to John Carney about his new film Power Ballad, his latest exploration of the music industry. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni discuss why Amazon dropped out of distributing a movie critical of Open AI.
The Sam Sanders Show
See AllAre We All Nostalgic For Better Times?
Author Jessica M. Goldstein on society’s obsession with nostalgia.What Is Sam’s Guiding Philosophy? (From Well Said)
Sam shares lessons learned from his career.Harvey Guillén Is Not An Overnight Success
The actor shares his journey from collecting cans to performing on Broadway.
Jane Wickline Is Weird. In All The Best Ways
The comedian reflects on her journey from TikTok to SNL to musical theater.Does ‘The Odyssey’ Have A Woman Problem?
Women characters deserve storylines too.The Enduring Humanity of Wikipedia
After 25 years, the online encyclopedia remains powered by people.
The Treatment
See AllRichard Pryor’s daughter grapples with the complexities of a notorious word
Author Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor examines her relationship to the N-word and to her late father in a new book.The Treat: Jordan Peele
The award winning writer-director reveals the inspiration behind ‘Nope’.Actress Mariska Hargitay gets personal in ‘My Mom Jayne’
The Emmy-winning actress shifts focus to direct ‘My Mom Jayne.’The Treat: Richard Gadd
The Emmy-winning actor celebrates a classic comedic duo.Mario Van Peebles on using action to reveal character
The director shares lessons learned from decades in filmmaking.The Treat: Chelsea Peretti
The actress celebrates a tragicomic absurdist play.
Weekend Film Reviews
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'I Want Your Sex,' 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
HR gets whipped in I Want Your Sex, a Gregg Araki comedy in which an artist starts an inappropriate relationship with her new employee.
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez,' 'Motor City'
A new documentary tells the story of legendary ‘La Bamba’ director Luis Valdez. - Culture
Weekend Film Reviews: ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Reading Lolita in Tehran’
Christopher Nolan’s epic retelling of ‘The Odyssey’ is finally here. - Culture
Weekend Film Reviews: 'Moana,' 'Night Nurse,' 'Evil Dead Burn'
Did the world really need a ‘Moana’ live-action remake? - Culture
Weekend Film Reviews: ‘Minions and Monsters,’ ‘Enola Holmes 3’
The Minions return to wreak havoc on 1920s Hollywood.




























