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Thousands of miles from home, Ukrainians in LA reflect on war and spread art
InternationalA new residency for Ukrainian artists in LA allows six filmmakers and art historians to take a break from Russian shelling and soak up LA’s art and culture.
Ep. 2 Dogs who hang around the reservoir
EntertainmentOut of work and broke, Tarantino spent his time writing. And writing. Rejected for being “too vile!” or “too vulgar!” he finally got his big break – Reservoir Dogs.
Marc Maron, Rodney Barnes, and Domee Shi on The Treat
EntertainmentComedian Marc Maron on lightening up, writer Rodney Barnes reimagines “Blacula,” and director Domee Shi gets “Spirited Away.”
Black Marvel superhero Ghost Light tackles race, social division
Race & EthnicityThe new five-book miniseries “Silver Surfer: Ghost Light” breathes new life into Marvel giant Stan Lee’s aim to talk about race and civil rights in America.
The tragic end of LA’s first celebrity restaurants
EntertainmentSassy comedian Thelma Todd and acclaimed director Preston Sturges had thriving second acts as restaurateurs — until they didn't.
Ep. 1 In love with the movies
EntertainmentYoung Quentin Tarantino loved all movies, every kind. And that passion grew from a tiny video rental shop in Manhattan Beach.
10 albums to pair with 2023’s 10 Best Picture Oscar nominees
For Your ConsiderationTalking Heads + “Everything Everywhere,” Daniel Avery’s “Ultra Truth” to process “Tár,” and eight more album pairings for the 2023 Best Picture Oscar nominees.
Ep. 3 No Travolta, no Pulp Fiction
EntertainmentWho would be cast in Pulp Fiction? “If I can’t cast Travolta, I’m not making the movie,” Tarantino said.
Low-key R&B legends Eddie Chacon + John Carroll Kirby: Live from KCRW HQ
ArtsStones Throw stalwarts John Carroll Kirby and Eddie Chacon perform “Comes and Goes” and other elevated R&B selects ahead of Chacon’s new LP 'Sundown.'