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The annual pop culture extravaganza in San Diego is nirvana for movie, TV and comic book fans; the documentary "Game Girls" follow a lesbian couple trying to escape life on L.A.'s Skid Row; what have been the best depictions of Russian spies in movies and TV shows?
The annual pop culture extravaganza in San Diego is nirvana for movie, TV and comic book fans; the documentary "Game Girls" follow a lesbian couple trying to escape life on L.A.'s Skid Row; what have been the best depictions of Russian spies in movies and TV shows?
Here's the lineup for today's show:
All pop culture roads lead to San Diego for Comic-Con
(Starts at :45)
The annual pop culture extravaganza draws tens of thousands of movie, TV and comic book fans for screenings, panels and a huge bazaar of merchandise. KPCC's own self-described nerd, Mike Roe, fills us in on this year's highlights.
A sobering documentary about life on L.A.'s Skid Row
(Starts at 7:42)
Alina Skrzeszewska's documentary, "Game Girls," follows a lesbian couple trying to escape life on L.A.'s infamous Skid Row. The film screens at the Outfest film festival.
Why do Russian spies make such great villains?
(Starts at 18:47)
As alleged Russian spy Maria Butina awaits her fate, we take a look at how Russian spies have been depicted on TV and in films.
Guest: film critic Tim Cogshell