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Pope Francis On Love, Marriage and Divorce, and the Art of the Car Chase
Yesterday, Angelenos were captivated by yet another crazy car chase; Madeleine speaks to the local broadcast reporter who invented the televised car chase.
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenPope Francis released a major new paper on family issues today. Will it affect how priests think and behave? Then, where does L.A.’s food waste go? Yesterday, Angelenos were captivated by yet another crazy car chase; Madeleine speaks to the local broadcast reporter who invented the televised car chase. In our regular Friday film roundup, a creepy drama set in Hollywood and Melissa McCarthy’s latest comedy.
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5 storiesPope Francis on Family Matters
Pope Francis released a major new paper on family issues today. It’s called “The Joy of Love.” It calls for a more accepting, less judgmental Catholic Church. In it, the Pope opens the door for divorced, remarried Catholics to be fully integrated back into the church, but still condemns gay marriage. Will it change how priests think and behave?
Read the story8 minWhat Happens to LA’s Food Waste
Globally, about a third of our food goes to waste. In the U.S., most food waste ends up in landfills, left to decompose and produce methane. A new study in the journal Environmental Science and Technology shows that as the rest of the world starts to eat more meat-heavy, American style diets, there will be even more food waste.
Read the story8 minLA’s Love Affair with the Car Chase
The Los Angeles Times described it as “The most L.A. car chase ever.” For two hours yesterday, Herschel Reynolds and Isaiah Young hogged the media spotlight. The duo sped through residential neighborhoods and freeways, and did donuts on an overpass in Hollywood. At one point, a TMZ tour bus nearly cut them off. They threw a hamburger at it.
Read the story8 minFriday Film: 'The Invitation,' 'Hardcore Henry,' 'The Boss'
On Friday we talk film: New releases that you must see, and those you must skip. Our critics hash out this week’s latest offerings, including a creepy drama set in the Hollywood Hills and Melissa McCarthy’s new comedy.
Read the story11 minJourney Inside 'A Space Program'
“An intricately hand-made journey to Mars” is a very intriguing -- and accurate -- description of a recent work by artist Tom Sachs. Sachs didn’t actually send anyone to Mars, but he did create an incredible simulation. You might call it an interstellar performance piece.
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