A biography of Donald Rumsfeld, the 100 things that Dodgers fans should know, plus new movie reviews and the lectures of animator Walt Stanchfield on FilmWeek
The life and times of Donald Rumsfeld
Larry talks to biographer Bradley Graham about his penetrating new political biography of Donald Rumsfeld entitled "By His Own Rules", and about the controversial and often polarizing defense secretary’s life and times.
Bradley Graham, author of "By His Own Rules: The Ambitions, Successes, and Ultimate Failures of Donald Rumsfeld" (Public Affairs, 2009)
100 things Dodgers fans should know and do before they die
Did you know that people think the Dodgers invented the high five? Jon Weisman illuminates some of the legends, stories and fun facts about Dodger Blue in his new book "100 Things Dodger Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die". From Brooklyn to Chavez Ravine, Jackie Robinson to Manny Ramirez, Weisman talks to Larry Mantle about the rich history behind one of America's favorite baseball teams.
Jon Weisman, author of "100 Things Dodgers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die" (Triumph Books). A writer an editor for Variety magazine, he is also the founder and writer for "Dodger Thoughts", a leading website providing commentary on the Los Angeles Dodgers.
FilmWeek
Larry Mantle and film critics Henry Sheehan of henrysheehan.com, Wade Major of boxoffice.com, and Charles Solomon, animation critic and historian for amazon.com discuss the week’s new releases including Ice Age: Dawn of The Dinosaurs, Public Enemies, The Girl From Monaco, The Beaches of Agnes, Youssou N'dour: I Bring What I Love, I Hate Valentine’s Day, Betty Blue and Kambakkht Ishq. Larry will also talk about the death of Karl Malden.
Henry Sheehan, henrysheehan.com
Wade Major, boxoffice.com
Charles Solomon, animation critic and historian for amazon.com
20 golden years of the Disney master classes
For the first time ever, the complete series of lectures by legendary animator Walt Stanchfield have been compiled and published in a two-volume set. For over twenty years, Stanchfield breathed life into the new golden age of animation with these teachings at the Walt Disney Animation Studios and influenced such talented artists as Tim Burton, Brad Bird, Glen Keane, and John Lasseter. Don Hahn, who edited and compiled the series, and Charles Solomon, animation critic and historian, join Larry Mantle to talk the collected teachings of animator Walt Stanchfield.
Don Hahn, editor of "Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes" (Focal Press, April 2009)
Charles Solomon, animation critic and historian for amazon.com and KPCC’s FilmWeek