The fallout from NPR's firing of Juan Williams. California's Tea Party favorite for Governor, Chelene Nightingale. TGI-FilmWeek! KPCC film critics review the week's new releases including Carlos, My Dog Tulip, Inhale and GhettoPhysics, among others. Then, what's your favorite political or election-themed movie? Bulworth, anyone? Plus, the latest news.
NPR firing: what should Juan Williams have said?
As flame wars rage over NPR’s decision to fire Juan Williams, what should the newly minted Fox News commentator have said instead? Williams told Bill O’Reilly that seeing passengers in Muslim garb on an airplane makes him “nervous.” That was the straw that broke NPR’s back, according to ombudsman Alicia Shepard. Does admitting bias help or harm a discussion? When can journalists express an opinion? Could Williams have phrased his comment another way, or, as NPR seems to suggest, should he have simply held his tongue?
Tea Party underdog for California Governor
There are more than two choices on the ballot in this year's Governor's race in California. Democrat Jerry Brown and Republican Meg Whitman garner most of the attention, but 2010 is a year ripe for 3rd party candidates – including Chelene Nightingale. Nightingale is running as an American Independent, but she’s been a Tea Party favorite. We’ll find out what's on her agenda and how she hopes to overcome her underdog status and win votes in this election.
Guest:
Chelene Nightingale, American Independent candidate for Governor of California
FilmWeek: Carlos, My Dog Tulip, Inhale, GhettoPhysics and others
KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon join Larry to review the week’s new film releases including Carlos, My Dog Tulip, Inhale, GhettoPhysics: Will The Real Pimps And Ho’s Please Stand Up!, and Ticked Off Trannies With Knives, among others. TGI-FilmWeek!
Guests:
Henry Sheehan, film critic for KPCC and henrysheehan.com
Andy Klein, film critic for KPCC and Brand X
Charles Solomon, animation historian, film critic for KPCC and amazon.com
What are your favorite election-themed films?
Mr. Smith Goes To Washington, Bulworth, Dave, The American President, Primary Colors…what’s your favorite election-themed film? Larry and critics riff about their favs and take listener calls.
Guests:
Henry Sheehan, film critic for KPCC and for henrysheehan.com
Andy Klein, film critic for KPCC and for Brand X
Charles Solomon, animation critic and historian for KPCC and for amazon.com