Press Play with Madeleine Brand
‘Street Gang’ presses ‘nostalgia buttons’ to show the making of iconic kids’ show ‘Sesame Street,’ says critic
Critics review “Wrath of Man,” director Guy Ritchie’s latest action-thriller starring Jason Statham as a mysterious security guard; “The Story of a Three Day Pass,” a restoration of the 1968 Melvin Van Peebles film about a Black soldier stationed…
By Madeleine Brand • • 14m ListenCritics review “Wrath of Man,” director Guy Ritchie’s latest action-thriller starring Jason Statham as a mysterious security guard; “The Story of a Three Day Pass,” a restoration of the 1968 Melvin Van Peebles film about a Black soldier stationed in France who gets a three-day leave from base; “State Funeral,” a new documentary about the death and funeral of Joseph Stalin; “Street Gang,” a documentary about the beloved children’s television show, “Sesame Street.”
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Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
Sarah Sweeney
Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW
Angie Perrin
Producer, Press Play
Michell Eloy
Former Producer/Line Editor, Press Play
Alonso Duralde
film critic; co-host, "Linoleum Knife" movie podcast; author, “Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas” (Second Edition) and "Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film"
Dave White
film critic and co-host of the movie podcast Linoleum Knife
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4 of 5Camp Fire survivors haven’t received promised payouts from PG&E. Where’d the money go?- 0:00PG&E agreed to pay billions to Camp Fire survivors. But lots of funds have gone to admin costs instead
- 9:18Salton Sea could be a big source of lithium. What does mining it mean for the environment and economy?
- 17:37China’s 10-ton space rocket is falling uncontrollably. Chances are it won’t hit you
- 26:20‘Street Gang’ presses ‘nostalgia buttons’ to show the making of iconic kids’ show ‘Sesame Street,’ says criticYou’re reading this
- 40:26How to make a luxurious salmon salad at home for Mother’s Day