AirTalk takes your calls after the Dodgers clinched the National League Championship Series last night, sending them to the World Series for the first time since 1988. We also debate a new bill Gov. Brown signed this week that will allow Californians to get a gender-neutral birth certificate as soon as 2018; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.
Dodgers, baby, Dodgers
After 29 years, the Dodgers are heading back to the World Series.
They will either face the New York Yankees or the Houston Astros. But one thing is clear from the NLCS series, the Dodgers are as formidable a team as they come.
But before we turn our attention to the World Series next week, AirTalk wants to hear from you. Call 866.893.5722 to talk to Larry about your Dodgers.
Guest:
Fred Claire, general manager for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1987-1998; he tweets
Californians will have the option to identify as nonbinary on birth certificates
There will be a third option for Californians who neither identify as male nor female on birth certificates and driver’s licenses.
As reported by the New York Times, the birth certificate portion on the nonbinary gender designation bill, SB179, will be implemented in 2018. The San Francisco Gate reported that this would make California the first state in the U.S. to offer the gender-neutral option.
Nonbinary is a term typically for people who fall outside gender norms. The option for driver’s licenses will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2019.
Today, Larry speaks to a supporter and critic of the bill.
Guests:
Jo Michael, legislative manager for Equality California, a non-profit that advocates for LGBTQ people and allies; Equality California co-sponsored the bill
Jonathan Keller, president of the California Family Council, a non-profit that works to advance the sanctity of human life, importance of the family, and necessity of religious liberty; the California Family Council was opposed to the bill
FilmWeek: ‘Only The Brave,’ ‘The Snowman,’ ‘The Killing of the Sacred Deer’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Justin Chang, Lael Loewenstein, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.
- "Only the Brave" in wide release
- "The Snowman" in wide release
- "Same Kind of Different as Me," "Geostorm" and "Tyler Perry's Boo 2: A Madea Halloween" all in wide release, but not screened for critics
- "Jane" at ArcLight Hollywood & Laemmle's Royal
- "Wonderstruck" at ArcLight Hollywood & The Landmark
- KPCC's The Frame spoke to "Wonderstruck's" star Millicent Simmonds, which you can listen to here.
- "The Killing of a Sacred Deer" at ArcLight Hollywood & The Landmark
- "A Silent Voice" at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live
- "For Akheem" at Laemmle's Monica Film Center
- "78/52: Hitchcock's Shower Scene" at Laemmle's Monica Film Center & Laemmle's Playhouse
- "Human Flow" at Laemmle's Royal, Playhouse & Noho Theaters
- "Heal" at Laemmle's Monica Film Center
- "Never Here" at Laemmle's Ahrya Fine Arts
- "The Paris Opera" at Laemmle's Playhouse & Laemmle's Royal
- "One of Us" at Laemmle's Music Hall and on Netflix
- "The Bachelors" at AMC Dine-In Sunset
Critics Hits
Justin: "Only The Brave," "78/52," "Human Flow," & "One of Us"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE_GY6zccqc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNHwKKdirxo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVZGyTdk_BY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBPn5oQNutI
Lael: "Wonderstruck," "Heal," & "The Bachelors"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1vV0oorclg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5Hpm-6Inxc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwO-fanDWkY
Charles: "Jane" & "A Silent Voice"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRlUJrEUn0Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfK6UgLra7g
Mixed Feelings
Justin: "Never Here"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVXlgLkP1n4
Lael: "The Killing of a Sacred Deer"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQFdGfwChtw
Charles: "The Paris Opera"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OVqCxauZLM
Misses
Justin: "The Snowman"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF2Ksrxu_QY
Charles: "78/52"
Guests:
Justin Chang, film critic for KPCC and the Los Angeles Times; he tweets
Lael Loewenstein, KPCC film critic
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
Extended FilmWeek: Ask the critics anything!
In a special, KPCC pledge drive edition of FilmWeek, Larry and the critics will preview the Animation Is Film festival happening this weekend in Los Angeles.
Plus, the critics offer up their ears and their knowledge in order to answer any and all of your film-related questions.
Have you ever wondered if Tom Hardy and Leo DiCaprio should have switched roles in “The Revenant?” Or maybe the new “Blade Runner 2049” has you mulling over why there were so many versions of the original. Maybe you’ve always questioned the the roots and reasons for outlaw biker films like “The Wild Angels” and “Easy Rider.” Now is the time to ask!
We welcome your questions at 866.893.5722.
Guests:
Justin Chang, film critic for KPCC and the Los Angeles Times; he tweets
Lael Loewenstein, KPCC film critic
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine