A look at El Nino as LA gets much-needed rain, US women's soccer coach Jill Ellis talks the Women's World Cup, 'Mad Max' and how other films depict the future.
El Niño shows signs of life, now weak-to-moderate
Los Angeles got some heavy rain yesterday. Drains and gutters were overwhelmed by the volume of the downpour.
Restaurants and boutiques in the Fairfax District even saw some flooding due to backed up drains. But is the rain likely to continue? Mike Halpert, deputy director of NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, joined the show for more.
Madera County task force tackles water theft problem
Water thefts have been so dire in the Central Valley's Madera County, local leaders decided to form a water crime task force. Madera County District Attorney David Linn tells more.
US coach Jill Ellis preps for success at World Cup
The opening of the Women's World Cup in Canada is just weeks away. And, as always, the US is bringing a strong squad to the tournament. But can they lift the trophy?
US Women's head coach Jill Ellis sure thinks so.
TV Upfronts: The most promising 'new' shows
With TV upfronts week all wrapped up, Variety's
joins Take Two for a rundown of some of the networks' most promising new shows. The major underlying theme? What's old is new again.
Fox: X-Files, Scream Queens, Minority Report
NBC: Blindspot, Heroes Reborn, Best Time Ever
ABC: The Muppets, Quantico, The Catch
CBS: Supergirl, Limitless
The CW: DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Beyond Mad Max, here's our picks for great post-apocalyptic films
This weekend the highly anticipated remake of the Mad Max film hits theatres.
Already, its been hailed as an amazing take on the post-apocalyptic genre.
But the film isn't alone when it comes to depicting how the uncertain future would look like. We spoke to our regular contributor, film historian Mark Jordan Legan, for a look at the best films of this genre.
First up, the film "Snowpiercer" from acclaimed South Korean director Bong Joon-ho. The film takes place on a futuristic super train that holds the last human survivors after a government attempt to stop global warming created a new deadly ice age.
A fun, cult favorite from 1973 is "Soylent Green." It stars Charlton Heston and in his final film performance, Hollywood legend Edward G. Robinson.
And Charlton Heston was also a star in 1971’s Omega Man. The film was based on the famous Richard Matheson novel I am Legend, and there have been three film adaptations. 1964’s "The Last Man on Earth," with Vincent Price, Heston’s "Omega Man," and then 2007’s I am Legend," with Will Smith.
The basic story is after a global pandemic turns the world population into mutant zombie-like creatures, Robert Neville is the only unaffected survivor.
And finally, "Children of Men," from Alfonso Cuaron, the director of "Gravity," and "Y Tu Mama Tambien," Clive Owen stars in this futuristic thriller set in 2027 where two decades of human infertility has mankind teetering on the edge of extinction. But everything changes when a militant group reaches out to former radical, now government worker Clive Owen with the earth shattering news a refugee is pregnant.
Why Harriet Tubman shouldn't be on the 20 dollar bill
There have been a lot of conversations this week about the effort to put a woman on the 20-dollar bill. The organization responsible for the effort, Women On 20s, held a public vote on four finalists and the winner was Harriet Tubman, a former slave turned abolitionist.
But Michelle Taylor, who blogs under the name Feminista Jones, has suggested that the effort to get a woman on currency, especially Tubman, is misguided.
The Rockets make shocking 19-point comeback over Clippers
Last night in Staples Center, the Clippers were looking to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history. With just over two minutes left in the third quarter it was looking good as the Clippers had a 19 point lead.
Then the Rockets blasted off a run that left the Clippers torched. After being up 19, the Clippers lost by 12 points. Andy Kamenetzky was there and he joined us to break down what happened.
LA Derby Dolls settle in new home, prepare for new season
Roller derby has been enjoying a resurgence for the past 15 years. And LA has played a pivotal role in that resurgence. The city's banked track league, the LA Derby Dolls, was one of the first to form in the recent roller derby revolution.
But the city poses some logistical challenges for this DIY sport thanks to the high cost of real estate. The Derby Dolls were pushed out of their facility due to redevelopment and struggled to find a new home. Skater Edie Lundeen, aka Vodka Toxic, of the LA Derby Dolls joined the show to explain more.
Weekend on the cheap: Bike Week LA, a 'Pretty Woman' exhibit and RuPaul's first DragCon
It may be wet outside, but there are still ways to have a wild time without spending too much.
KPCC's Kristen Lepore shares the top activities to add to your weekend agenda including Bike Week LA events, an exhibit of "Pretty Woman" memorabilia at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and RuPaul's first DragCon in DTLA.
Free Weekend? Bike Night, Vegan Beer Fest, RuPaul's DragCon
'Sunken City' in San Pedro could reopen to the public
Sunken City in San Pedro was once a six-acre housing development of bungalows overlooking the Pacific, before it began sliding into the sea in the 1920s. Reminders of the community remain and, though officially off limits to visitors, the site is a big draw for all sorts of urban adventurers, even if they are trespassing.
This week a local councilman began exploring plans to open the area to the public. Sam Lubell, West Coast Editor of The Architect's Newspaper, recently wrote about the lost neighborhood for the New York times.
Quentin Dupieux on his nightmarish Hollywood satire 'Reality'
The new film "Reality" is about a cameraman named Jason with big dreams. He wants to make a sci-fi thriller about television sets taking over the world.
He's even found a wealthy producer willing to finance it, on one condition. He must find the perfect groan, the groan people would make as the TVs destroy them.
It's a pretty strange concept for a film, but maybe not so strange from a man whose first American film, "Rubber," was about a car tire that comes to life and starts murdering people with its psychic powers.
Writer and director Quentin Dupieux joined Take Two to discuss "Reality."
To hear the full interview, click the link above.
Reality opens May 15 at the Arena Cinema in Hollywood.