Tituss Burgess on KCRW
More from KCRW
‘Unconventional” explores being unapologetically queer
ArtsThe new show “Unconventional” follows two queer siblings in the California desert as they deal with relationships, mental health, and adoption. It’s streaming on the platform Revry.
China to limit US film imports: Big financial hit to Hollywood?
ArtsChina says it’s limiting U.S. films being released there, in response to Trump’s tariffs. Hollywood has already been hit by worker strikes, streaming wars, and COVID shutdowns.
Weekend film reviews: ‘Clown in a Cornfield,’ ‘Friendship’
EntertainmentCritics review the latest film releases: “Clown in a Cornfield,” “Friendship,” “Fight or Flight,” and “Absolute Dominion.”
Michael Shannon on his directorial debut ‘Eric LaRue’; What role will tariffs play in Hollywood?
EntertainmentAs the Trump administration announces (and delays) tariffs, Hollywood is bracing itself for industry disruptions .
Is Gender Just a Story?
EntertainmentWith her debut novel Detransition, Baby, Torrey Peters made history as the first openly trans writer to be published by a major publishing house.
How much would Hollywood suffer if China blocks film releases?
EntertainmentChina is limiting the number of Hollywood films in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
First American pope, threats to funding for NPR stations
ReligionIn his first speech from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV – a 69-year-old Chicago native – shared a message of peace. He is the first American pope.
Eli Roth, Will Packer, and Demi Moore on The Treat
ArtsFilmmaker Eli Roth talks soundtrack deep cuts, producer Will Packer reflects on his career around the release of a new memoir, and Demi Moore has The Treat.
Film production is already hard. Tariffs could make it worse
ArtsPresident Donald Trump is proposing 100% tariffs on foreign-made films. But where does a tariff begin for a movie?