Today on AirTalk, we discuss the protests in Minneapolis and around the country in the wake of George Floyd's death. Also on the show, our FilmWeek critics give us their recommendations; we answer your questions on COVID-19; and more.
Minneapolis Police Precinct Breached As Protests Continue In Response To Death Of George Floyd At Police Hands
Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station Thursday that the department was forced to abandon as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.S over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer kneeled on his neck.
A police spokesman confirmed late Thursday that staff had evacuated the 3rd Precinct station, the focus of many of the protests, “in the interest of the safety of our personnel” shortly after 10 p.m. Livestream video showed the protesters entering the building, where fire alarms blared and sprinklers ran as blazes were set. Protesters could be seen setting fire to a Minneapolis Police Department jacket and cheering.
Late Thursday, President Donald Trump blasted the “total lack of leadership” in Minneapolis. “Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts,” he said on Twitter.
Today on AirTalk, we look at the latest with protests in Minneapolis and locally in Los Angeles. We want to hear how you’re feeling. Please call 866-893-5722 to share your thoughts.
With files from the Associated Press
Guests:
Liz Sawyer, reporter covering crime and corrections for the Minneapolis Star-Tribune; she tweets
Frank Stoltze, KPCC correspondent who covers criminal justice and public safety issues’’ he tweets
Jody Armour, professor of law at USC; he tweets
FilmWeek: ‘The High Note,’ ‘The Vast of Night,’ ‘The Infiltrators’ And More
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Claudia Puig and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
"The High Note" on VOD (iTunes, Amazon Prime, FandangoNOW, Google Play, Vudu, DirecTV On Demand, Spectrum On Demand and more)
"The Vast Of Night" on Amazon Prime Video
"The Infiltrators" on VOD (iTunes & Amazon Prime)
"On The Record" on HBO Max
"The Grey Fox" on virtual cinemas, including Laemmle's & The Frida
"And Then We Danced" on VOD (iTunes, Amazon Prime, Google Play & Vudu)
"I'm No Longer Here" on Netflix
"I Will Make You Mine" on VOD (iTunes, Amazon Prime, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube & Vimeo OnDemand)
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:
Amy Nicholson, film critic for KPCC, film writer for The Guardian and host of the podcasts ‘Unspooled’ and the podcast miniseries “Zoom”; she tweets
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA); she tweets
Peter Rainer, film critic for KPCC and the Christian Science Monitor
‘The Vast Of Night’ Director Andrew Patterson, An Interview With The Up-And-Coming Filmmaker On His Debut Film
In his directorial debut, Andrew Patterson hit last year’s film festival circuit with his movie ‘The Vast Of Night’. The sci-fi flick has received critical praise, with many citing Patterson as the next up-and-coming film director on the scene.
‘The Vast Of Night’, starring Sierra McCormick and Jake Horowitz, follows the story of a switchboard operator and local radio DJ who set off on investigating a strange audio frequency that leads them to discover a mysterious threat to their town. The film debuted at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and is set to make its streaming premiere on Amazon Prime Video. The film has gone on to receive a number of accolades, including nominations for the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay and Best International Feature Film at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. In his first movie, the Oklahoma native has made quite the impression. His directing has received praise for his creative decisions and use of a limited budget.
Today on FilmWeek, KPCC’s John Horn talks with director Andrew Patterson on the making of his first film, his reaction to the critical acclaim he’s received, and what projects the director has lined up next.
‘The Vast Of Night’ is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Guest:
Andrew Patterson, director of “The Vast of Night”