Gay Marriage Constitutional In Massachusetts; President Bush's Announcement; Genomics, Diet and Nutrition; FilmWeek
Gay Marriage Constitutional In Massachusetts
On Wednesday the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that same-sex couples were constitutionally entitled to marry. This decision goes into effect on May 17th and makes Massachusetts the first state to grant full rights of marriage to gay and lesbian couples. How will this decision affect gay couples in California who wish to marry, and what role will the ruling play in the presidential campaign? Larry Mantle explores the issues with Jennifer Pizer, Senior Attorney for the Lambda Legal Defense Fund, and Matt Foreman, Executive Director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.
President Bush's Announcement
President Bush makes an announcement to name seven of the nine people appointed to a special commission to review American intelligence surrounding Iraq and its alleged weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
Genomics, Diet and Nutrition
As we decipher human biology and personal genetic screenings become more readily available, we face greater challenges in interpreting and using information gathered from these new technologies. Once we know our genetic profile, what can we do to improve upon it through broader adjustments in lifestyle and nutrition? Larry Mantle talks with Marion Nestle, PhD., Professor and Chair of the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at NYU, and Greg Stock, Director of UCLA's Program on Medicine, Technology, and Society, about Nurturing Our Nature, a symposium offered this weekend at UCLA to explore the connection between genetics and our lifestyle choices.
FilmWeek
Larry Mantle and critics F.X. Feeney of the L.A. Weekly and Jean Oppenheimer of New Times discuss this week's new film releases, including The Dreamers, Miracle, Barbershop 2: Back in Business, The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra, Into the Void, Osama, Crimson Gold, Catch That Kid, and Made up.
FilmWeek will be at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood on Wednesday, the 25th of February from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm, for a special two-hour taping. americancinematheque.com has ticket and parking information.