Today on AirTalk, we learn the latest on COVID-19 headlines and Los Angeles' guidelines for reopening. We also talk about the Oscar's list of nominations that was released this morning.
COVID-19 AMA: Restaurants, Other Businesses Reopen As Positivity Rates In SoCal Continue To Decline
In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Kimberly Shriner, infectious disease specialist at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena.
Topics today include:
Los Angeles, other SoCal counties enter red tier
What’s reopening on Monday, and what reopened over the weekend
Millions more Californians become eligible for vaccine today -- here’s how L.A. is handling it
Concerns about appointment system being flooded with so many newly eligible
More COVID-19 vaccination sites on the way in L.A. County
Who isn’t getting vaccinated, and why
L.A. Times op-ed: A doctor gave away expiring COVID vaccine doses. Should he have been charged with a crime?
SF Chronicle: A year in the pandemic: How we failed, how we adapted, and what lies ahead
Guest:
Kimberly Shriner, M.D., infectious disease specialist at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena
SoCal Restaurateurs Share Reopening Plans, Progress As Counties Reach Red Tier
Los Angeles County has officially entered the red tier of the state’s color-coded reopening blueprint, paving the way for restaurants, wineries, breweries to reopen for indoor service and gyms, retail and other businesses that have been closed due to the pandemic to return to operation at reduced capacity.
The Los Angeles Times reports some restaurants in Southern California opened for indoor dining on Sunday, and said that the response was a mixed bag. Some establishments reported high traffic while others reported a slower return.
Today on AirTalk, we’ll talk about how the reopening process is going so far and hear from restaurant owners and employees whose places of business have already reopened or will be doing so in the near future. If you’re a restaurant owner or an employee at a restaurant that has reopened or in the process of reopening, join the live conversation by calling us at 866-893-5722.
For more on this from LAist food editor Elina Shatkin, including business-specific information and a link to the full reopening blueprint for Los Angeles County, click here.
Guest:
Farley Elliott, senior editor at Eater L.A.; he tweets
Academy Award Nominations: History In Best Director Category, ‘Mank’ Leads In Noms And More
In this morning’s Oscar nominations announcement, David Fincher’s Old Hollywood tale “Mank” emerged as the pack leader, with ten nominations including best picture and actor in a leading role.
In a historic move for the academy, two women are nominated in the best director category— Chloé Zhao for “Nomadland,” and Emerald Fennell for “Promising Young Woman.” Viola Davis made history with her fourth Oscar nomination, becoming the most-nominated Black woman ever, and the only Black woman with two best actress nominations. Other best picture nominees include “Minari,” “Judas and the Black Messiah,” ” “The Father” and “Sound of Metal.” But films like “Malcolm & Marie,” Sam Levinson’s black-and-white quarantine-filmed saga starring Zendaya, and Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods” failed to pick up any predicted acting nominations.
Today on AirTalk, we’re taking a look at this year’s Oscar nominations. Who was snubbed, who is favored, and how might it all shake out at the big ceremony? If you have thoughts, comment below or give us a call at 866-893-5722.
Guests:
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA); she tweets
Thelma Adams, film critic and long-time expert awards predictor for Gold Derby - a foremost media outlet dedicated to entertainment awards; she tweets
Surprised By the Passage of Time In Quarantine? You’re Not Alone
During the pandemic, many have struggled with the feeling that their days are blurring together as seasonal markers and annual events remind us that time is indeed still passing, even if we aren’t keeping track of it.
The World Health Organization reported that the pandemic has affected normal activities, routines, and schedules in most parts of the world. With a lack of routine and separation between work and home, it is understandable that the monotony of quarantine muddles our ability to concentrate and stay organized.
What events have made you double-check your calendar this year? Call us at 866-893-5722 and share your story about losing track of time.
Studios Set Sights On The Hot New Trend: Adult Animation. What’s Your Favorite Series And Why?
Bob’s Burgers, Rick and Morty, Bojack Horseman, Big Mouth. Young adults are increasingly turning their attention toward animated shows like these, and developers are taking notice. A number of production studios, including HBO Max and Fox, are focused on producing more adult-animated series as the genre continues increasing in popularity.
The adult animation genre hasn’t had a clear, defined category in the past, but developers have sharpened it’s focus over the last few years. It’s not just comedy that’s gaining popularity. According to experts following the genre, the number of upcoming non-comedy series is unprecedented. The pandemic has only accelerated the growing trend. Animation is cheaper than live-action productions and high-end talent has gravitated toward it. Today on AirTalk, we discuss the various factors at play when it comes to adult animation. Plus, we want to hear from you. Have you become an adult animation lover? What are your favorite shows and what do you love about them? What do you want to see from the genre in the future? Tell us your thoughts by calling 866-893-5722 or commenting below.
Guest:
John Evershed, CEO of High Concentrate, which assists studios and individuals with the development of adult animated productions, he’s the author of a white paper titled “Adult Animation Finally Breaking Free of its Comedy Shackles”