Women athletes getting paid less than their male counterparts is nothing new, but a recent move from a state commission in California could change the way athletes are paid. We also discuss Day 4 of the Kavanaugh confirmation hearing; Review this weekend's new movie releases; and more.
Day 4: We check-in on Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing
During a campaign rally in Montana Thursday, President Donald Trump painted Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation as a political litmus test for voters.
Today, the hearing continues, with the Senate Judiciary Committee expected to wind down its confirmation hearing for Kavanaugh. We check-in for an update.
With files from the Associated Press.
Guests:
Kay Steiger, Washington editor who covers Congress at Vox; she tweets
Lawrence Hurley, reporter covering the Supreme Court for Reuters; he tweets
California agency mandated equal pay for women in surfing competition – could and should this set a precedent?
Women athletes getting paid less than their male counterparts is nothing new, but a recent move from a state commission in California could change the way athletes are paid, specifically if they are competing on state-owned land.
According to CalMatters, the commission includes Democratic politicians Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Controller Betty Yee, and though they haven’t voted on the issue yet they are likely to support it, with Yee stating that if competitions are to take place on public lands, then they should abide by equal gender rules.
But should the state have a say in determining the pay of athletes participating in sporting events? And how is pay across genders determined in other sports? What kinds of leverage do athletes have for negotiating higher pay?
Guest:
David Berri, professor of economics at Southern Utah University who researches gender in sports; he tweets
Leading hospital groups launching generic drug company to combat shortages – what will this mean for patients?
Hospitals have long had to contend with drug shortages and rising prices, and now several hospital systems are trying to take on these issues themselves by launching a nonprofit, generic drug company.
Yesterday, Intermountain, the Mayo Clinic and other hospital systems and philanthropies including Providence St. Joseph in Southern California outlined the details of the launch and structure, as well as the name: Civica Rx. The independent company will market 14 common generic drugs that are currently in short supply.
How will this affect other generic drug companies? Will it drive down prices? And what will this mean for consumers?
Guests:
Benedic Ippolito, economist and research fellow in Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, a Washington-based conservative public policy research institute
Shana Charles, assistant professor at the Department of Health Science at California State University Fullerton; former director of Health Insurance Studies at UCLA Center for Health Policy Research
FilmWeek: ‘Peppermint,’ ‘The Nun,’ ‘Sierra Burgess Is a Loser’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases.
"The Nun" in wide release
"Peppermint" in wide release
"Sierra Burgess Is A Loser" streaming on Netflix
"City of Joy" streaming on Netflix
"God Bless the Broken Road" in wide release
"Next Gen" streaming on Netflix
"Kusama: Infinity" at Nuart Theatre
"Diane" at Arena Cinelounge Sunset
"The Apparition" at Laemmle's Royal Theatre & Regal Edwards Westpark (Irvine)
"Age of Summer" at Laemmle’s Monica Film Center
"Cold Skin" at Arena Cinelounge Sunset
CRITICS HITS
Tim: "Sierra Burgess Is A Loser" & "Kusama: Infinity"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9Pk_Eq4BUc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8mdIB1WxHI&t=26s
Lael: "City of Joy"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNy0MG_iy0Y
MIXED FEELINGS
Tim: "Peppermint"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdL70wkf_H0
Lael: "Age of Summer"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8rE-hzBKvQ
MISSES
Tim: "Next Gen" & "The Apparition"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf3ALGKgpGU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP65k2VQAnw
Lael: "The Nun"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzD9zGcUNrw
Guests:
Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com; he tweets
Lael Loewenstein, KPCC film critic; she tweets
The 2018 Telluride Film Festival movies we’re most looking forward to seeing in theatres and on streaming
The 45th Telluride Film Festival concluded on Monday after a weekend of films in the Rocky Mountains.
The festival, which began in 1974, is known for premiering movies that often make their way to the Academy Awards. Last year, “Moonlight” joined the Oscar race after its premiere at Telluride and eventually won Best Picture.
This year, the lineup was just as promising. Alfonso Cuarón’s “Roma” and Marielle Heller’s “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”, among others, received notable buzz from cinephiles and filmmakers alike.
The Frame’s John Horn and KPCC critic Claudia Puig were at Telluride join us to talk about the festival and some of its highlights. We also look ahead to this weekend’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and discuss what’s to come.
Guests:
John Horn, host of KPCC's 'The Frame'; he tweets
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association; she tweets
So long, Bandit: FilmWeek remembers Hollywood icon Burt Reynolds
Burt Reynolds, the charismatic superstar of the 70’s and 80’s, died on Thursday.
Reynolds was known for his iconic roles in films like “Deliverance,” “The Longest Yard,” “Smokey and the Bandit,” and “Boogie Nights,” but got his start in television on shows like “Gunsmoke” and “Hawk” in the 1960s. He often portrayed the rugged action hero, sometimes even doing his own stunts, and when he wasn’t racing fast cars or finishing fist fights, Reynolds played the wisecracking love interest in romantic comedies opposite actresses such as Jill Clayburgh, Candice Bergen, Dolly Parton, and Goldie Hawn.
Reynolds was not a critic favorite, but he captivated audiences with his carefree, “one of the guys” demeanor, and was always ready with a wink. With nearly 200 film and TV credits, Reynolds was the recipient of six People’s Choice Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Boogie Nights. Later in his career, he also dabbled in voice acting, portraying a cartoon version of himself on the cult favorite FX show “Archer.”
Reynolds passed away from cardiopulmonary arrest at Jupiter Medical Center in Florida. He was 82 years old.
Guests:
Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com; he tweets
Lael Loewenstein, KPCC film critic; she tweets