Today on AirTalk, we talk with the CEO of the LA Philharmonic Association about the reopening of The Hollywood Bowl and The Ford. Also on the show, we discuss the latest COVID-19 headlines; talk with KPCC film critics about this weekend's new movie releases; and more.
As Live Venues Get Greenlight To Reopen, Los Angeles Philharmonic Association CEO Announces Return Of Live Concerts To Outdoor Venues
Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement earlier this week that California would lift COVID restrictions on industries and end the state’s tier system for regulating operation and capacity of businesses, the L.A. Phil is announcing its return with the news that it will reopen The Hollywood Bowl and The Ford will reopen for live music events this year. The Bowl will resume concerts in May with audience capacity limited to 4,000 people, though they say they expect to increase capacity through the summer. They’ll begin with a series of free shows for frontline health workers, first responders and other essential personnel who have worked through the pandemic followed by some more traditional summer events, including their Fourth of July Fireworks. The Ford’s season will start in late July and the L.A. Phil says it plans to make 20 percent of those performances free to the public.
Today on AirTalk, L.A. Phi CEO Chad Smith joins Larry to talk about the return of live music to the L.A. Phil’s outdoor venues and what concert-goers can expect at the shows.
Guest:
Chad Smith, chief executive officer of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
COVID-19: Advisors Don’t Foresee Astraeneca Vaccine Use In US, Study Shows Moderna Vaccine Leads To More Side Effects And More
In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, we speak with nurse and UCLA professor Kristen R Choi.
Today’s topics include:
Advisors don’t think AstraZeneca vaccines will be used in U.S.
Long Beach opens vaccines up to 16+
Johnson & Johnson vaccine supply to plummet across U.S. and CA
Could we see vaccine passports in CA?
Study: 1 in 10 still have lingering symptoms months after COVID-19
Study: Moderna vaccine results in more side effects than Pfizer
Guest:
Kristen R. Choi, professor of nursing and public health at UCLA; registered nurse practicing at Gateways Hospital, based in Echo Park
Remembering Prince Philip, Husband Of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, And His Decades-Long Role In The Monarchy
Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday. He was 99.
His life spanned nearly a century of European history, starting with his birth into the Greek royal family and ending as Britain’s longest serving consort during a turbulent reign in which the thousand-year-old monarchy was forced to reinvent itself for the 21st century. He was known for his occasionally deeply offensive remarks - and for gamely fulfilling more than 20,000 royal engagements to boost British interests at home and abroad. He headed hundreds of charities, founded programs that helped British schoolchildren participate in outdoor adventures, and played a prominent part in raising his four children.
Philip saw his sole role as providing support for his wife as she confronted the changing demands placed on a constitutional monarch who began her reign as Britain retreated from empire and steered the monarchy through decades of declining social deference and U.K. power into a modern world where people demand intimacy from their icons. Over the course of the decades, Philip’s image changed from that of a handsome, dashing athlete to arrogant and insensitive curmudgeon. Many Britons appreciated what they saw as his propensity to speak his mind, while others criticized behavior they labeled as racist, sexist or out of touch. Still, many believe he was one of the few figures in the queen’s life who was able to speak plainly to her and provide unvarnished advice.
Today on AirTalk, we’ll look back on Prince Philip’s historic life and his impact on the British monarchy.
With files from the Associated Press
Guest:
Patt Morrison, columnist for The Los Angeles Times and expert on the U.K. royal family; she tweets @pattmlatimes
FilmWeek: ‘Thunder Force,’ ‘Voyagers,’ ‘Honeydew’ And More
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases.
"Thunder Force," on Netflix
"Voyagers," in wide release
"Honeydew," on VOD (including iTunes & FandangoNow) & DVD on April 13
"Moffie," In Select Theaters (including Laemmle’s Playhouse 7, Laemmle’s NoHo 7 & Laemmle’s Royal); VOD (including Google Play)
"Night in Paradise," on Netflix
"Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache," Laemmle's Virtual Cinema
"Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute," on Netflix
"Held," at the Vineland Drive-In (City of Industry), VOD (including FandangoNOW)
"My True Fairytale," in select theatres (check your local listings); VOD (including iTunes & VUDU)
DURING COVID: Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here.
Guests:
Christy Lemire, film critic for KPCC, RogerEbert.com and co-host of the ‘Breakfast All Day’ podcast; she tweets
Andy Klein, KPCC film critic
Director Chris Smith On Exposing A System Of Privilege In His Film ‘Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal’
The film “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal” tackles an issue close to home here in Southern California. The docu-drama follows a college admissions counselor who helped wealthy parents and celebrities buy their kids’ ways into prominent universities, including USC and UCLA. KPCC’s John Horn talked with the director of the film, Chris Smith, about exposing a system riddled with privilege and whether it’s changeable. The film’s available to stream on Netflix.
Guest:
Chris Smith, director of “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal”