William Joyce

Soul-jazz-hip-hop stalwart José James hits KCRW with his fifth(!) performance, sharing highlights from “1978” — his most soulful, funky, and political album yet.

Susie Essman breaks down “Curb Your Enthusiasm’s” Susie Greene, John Leguizamo helps launch a new (free) streaming service, and Ellen Mirojnick has our Treat.

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

André Holland talks playing Huey P. Newton, Bill Pullman reflects on “Murdaugh Murders,” and Todd Haynes gives us a “gorgeous character study” for The Treat.

The Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival was abruptly canceled, but there’s still plenty of events across the city to celebrate the holiday.

Kim Masters and Matt Belloni discuss the tentative deal reached by the major Hollywood studios and IATSE, the union representing below-the-line workers.

After four decades in Park City, Utah, Sundance may be moving. The film festival has narrowed down six finalists for its next host city, starting in 2027.

Kim Masters and Matt Belloni examine the complicated situation developing at Paramount as controlling shareholder Shari Redstone determines the future of the company.