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The Frame

A daily chronicle of creativity in film, TV, music, arts, and entertainment, produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from November 2014 – March 2020. Host John Horn leads the conversation, accompanied by the nation's most plugged-in cultural journalists.

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  • Listen 25:52
    The comedian talks about his new stand-up special, which is aptly titled "End Times Fun"; for animators, the show must go on; comedian John Thomas insists “Everything's Gonna Be Okay.”
    The comedian talks about his new stand-up special, which is aptly titled "End Times Fun"; for animators, the show must go on; comedian John Thomas insists “Everything's Gonna Be Okay.”
  • Listen 25:42
    The co-hosts of the New York Times culture podcast, "Still Processing," talk about their new season of episodes; podcast expert Nick Quah on what he's recommending these days.
    The co-hosts of the New York Times culture podcast, "Still Processing," talk about their new season of episodes; podcast expert Nick Quah on what he's recommending these days.
  • Listen 25:51
    We devote our entire show today to pop music, asking creators how they’re coping in the Age of Covid. We’ll hear from singer/songwriter Bhi Bhiman, country musician Jessi Alexander, and A.J. Jackson, the lead singer from the band Saint Motel, which had to cancel its world tour.
    We devote our entire show today to pop music, asking creators how they’re coping in the Age of Covid. We’ll hear from singer/songwriter Bhi Bhiman, country musician Jessi Alexander, and A.J. Jackson, the lead singer from the band Saint Motel, which had to cancel its world tour.
  • Listen 26:30
    On today's show: Olivia Milch wrote and directed the Netflix film, "Dude," and she co-wrote the much anticipated "Ocean's 8"; GLAAD's annual report says movie studios have regressed when it comes to LGBTQ representation; music producer Sebastian Krys' path from lowly intern to studio wizard.
    On today's show: Olivia Milch wrote and directed the Netflix film, "Dude," and she co-wrote the much anticipated "Ocean's 8"; GLAAD's annual report says movie studios have regressed when it comes to LGBTQ representation; music producer Sebastian Krys' path from lowly intern to studio wizard.
  • Listen 26:22
    On today's episode, filmmaker Jennifer Fox adds a personal chapter to the #MeToo movement with her film, "The Tale" (starring Laura Dern); Kyle Buchanan of Vulture.com talks about the highlights of the Cannes Film Festival; and writer Robert Gordon explores Memphis blues and R&B.
    On today's episode, filmmaker Jennifer Fox adds a personal chapter to the #MeToo movement with her film, "The Tale" (starring Laura Dern); Kyle Buchanan of Vulture.com talks about the highlights of the Cannes Film Festival; and writer Robert Gordon explores Memphis blues and R&B.
  • Listen 26:00
    The documentary, “Bombshell,” tells the amazing life story of movie star and wartime inventor Hedy Lamarr; YouTube will compete with Spotify and Apple Music through its new streaming platform; the schlocky horror comedy, "Killer Klowns from Outer Space," turns 30.
    The documentary, “Bombshell,” tells the amazing life story of movie star and wartime inventor Hedy Lamarr; YouTube will compete with Spotify and Apple Music through its new streaming platform; the schlocky horror comedy, "Killer Klowns from Outer Space," turns 30.
  • Listen 25:10
    Broadcast networks finished pitching to advertisers today, with the news that "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" will end after next season; a look at the Billboard Top 40 charts reveals that rock just isn’t very popular these days; Canadian singer-songwriter Lindi Ortega's latest album was inspired by spaghetti Westerns, Ennio Morricone film scores and Quentin Tarantino movies.
    Broadcast networks finished pitching to advertisers today, with the news that "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" will end after next season; a look at the Billboard Top 40 charts reveals that rock just isn’t very popular these days; Canadian singer-songwriter Lindi Ortega's latest album was inspired by spaghetti Westerns, Ennio Morricone film scores and Quentin Tarantino movies.
  • Listen 25:10
    Playwright David Henry Hwang and composer Jeanine Tesori — both Tony Award winners — created a play with music that imagines China becoming the pre-eminent world power after the 2016 presidential election; it’s that time of year in Hollywood: the season known mostly by the acronym FYC — For Your Consideration.
    Playwright David Henry Hwang and composer Jeanine Tesori — both Tony Award winners — created a play with music that imagines China becoming the pre-eminent world power after the 2016 presidential election; it’s that time of year in Hollywood: the season known mostly by the acronym FYC — For Your Consideration.
  • Listen 25:32
    Ethan Hawke has three movies coming out this year: "First Reformed," "Juliet, Naked" and “Blaze." Hawke opens up about his choices to make indie films and how he's wrestled with the notion of being a celebrity; a new study from the Annenberg Public Policy Center looks at whether some movie violence should merit a new PG-15 rating.
    Ethan Hawke has three movies coming out this year: "First Reformed," "Juliet, Naked" and “Blaze." Hawke opens up about his choices to make indie films and how he's wrestled with the notion of being a celebrity; a new study from the Annenberg Public Policy Center looks at whether some movie violence should merit a new PG-15 rating.
  • Listen 25:59
    The issue of representation for women in film has come up at the Cannes Film Festival, where the festival’s leaders have pledged to reach 50/50 parity for women filmmakers by 2020. We get a report from Rico Gagliano; In "I'm Sorry," actress Andrea Savage plays a "heightened" version of herself: a comedian with wildly inappropriate jokes who's also the mother of a young girl; We meet the Iranian singer Googoosh, who performed Saturday night at a packed Hollywood Bowl.
    The issue of representation for women in film has come up at the Cannes Film Festival, where the festival’s leaders have pledged to reach 50/50 parity for women filmmakers by 2020. We get a report from Rico Gagliano; In "I'm Sorry," actress Andrea Savage plays a "heightened" version of herself: a comedian with wildly inappropriate jokes who's also the mother of a young girl; We meet the Iranian singer Googoosh, who performed Saturday night at a packed Hollywood Bowl.
  • Listen 26:17
    Director Jason Reitman has collaborated with screenwriter Diablo Cody on three films — "Juno," "Young Adult," and now, "Tully," which stars Charlize Theron; why Spotify's decision to take R. Kelly’s music off its curated playlists is so controversial; the documentary "Unrest" raises awareness about chronic fatigue syndrome, a common but poorly understood disease;
    Director Jason Reitman has collaborated with screenwriter Diablo Cody on three films — "Juno," "Young Adult," and now, "Tully," which stars Charlize Theron; why Spotify's decision to take R. Kelly’s music off its curated playlists is so controversial; the documentary "Unrest" raises awareness about chronic fatigue syndrome, a common but poorly understood disease;
  • Listen 25:13
    The second season of Justin Simien's "Dear White People" has a lot to say about race, truth and what it means to be an American; YouTube's foray into the original content game includes "Cobra Kai," a sequel to "Karate Kid" with original star Ralph Macchio.
    The second season of Justin Simien's "Dear White People" has a lot to say about race, truth and what it means to be an American; YouTube's foray into the original content game includes "Cobra Kai," a sequel to "Karate Kid" with original star Ralph Macchio.
  • Listen 25:42
    Arranged marriage in modern day India is explored in "A Suitable Girl," which tries to dispel Western misconceptions about the tradition; it's that time of the year when TV networks must decide which shows are renewed and which ones are toast; Ellen Reid's new work hopes to capture the nation’s sense of urgency.
    Arranged marriage in modern day India is explored in "A Suitable Girl," which tries to dispel Western misconceptions about the tradition; it's that time of the year when TV networks must decide which shows are renewed and which ones are toast; Ellen Reid's new work hopes to capture the nation’s sense of urgency.
Episodes
  • Listen 23:59
    Lena Dunham's love-it-or-hate-it HBO series is ending its six-season run; Icelandic music is more than just Björk and Sigur Rós. Composers Valgeir Sigurdsson, Nico Muhly and other members of their music collective are also part of an ongoing showcase at Disney Hall.
    Lena Dunham's love-it-or-hate-it HBO series is ending its six-season run; Icelandic music is more than just Björk and Sigur Rós. Composers Valgeir Sigurdsson, Nico Muhly and other members of their music collective are also part of an ongoing showcase at Disney Hall.
  • Listen 23:58
    The 14th Factory is a massive warehouse filled with installations by artists from around the world; major life changes contributed to the latest album by Tift Merritt; the Cannes Film Festival lineup is short on blockbusters, but brimming with politics.
    The 14th Factory is a massive warehouse filled with installations by artists from around the world; major life changes contributed to the latest album by Tift Merritt; the Cannes Film Festival lineup is short on blockbusters, but brimming with politics.
  • Listen 23:59
    Ever wonder what musicians hear during a concert? We sit onstage at Disney Hall during a rehearsal to find out; comic book artist Dash Shaw has made his first animated feature, “My Entire High School Sinking Into The Sea”; we help you sort through the conflicts on the Coachella Music Festival schedule.
    Ever wonder what musicians hear during a concert? We sit onstage at Disney Hall during a rehearsal to find out; comic book artist Dash Shaw has made his first animated feature, “My Entire High School Sinking Into The Sea”; we help you sort through the conflicts on the Coachella Music Festival schedule.
  • Listen 24:44
    After almost 40 years as front man of the band T.S.O.L., Jack Grisham retains his punk spirit; "The Encounter" is Simon McBurney's tour de force about an explorer of the Amazon jungle; 'Finding Oscar' looks at fallout from Guatemala's civil war.
    After almost 40 years as front man of the band T.S.O.L., Jack Grisham retains his punk spirit; "The Encounter" is Simon McBurney's tour de force about an explorer of the Amazon jungle; 'Finding Oscar' looks at fallout from Guatemala's civil war.
  • Listen 24:00
    Photographer and filmmaker Lauren Greenfield spent years documenting wealth throughout the world. Now her work is featured in a multimedia exhibit titled “Generation Wealth"; We get an update on the Writer’s Guild contract negotiations, which resumed today; With its third album, the L.A. band Jungle Fire is solidifying its tropical funk sound.
    Photographer and filmmaker Lauren Greenfield spent years documenting wealth throughout the world. Now her work is featured in a multimedia exhibit titled “Generation Wealth"; We get an update on the Writer’s Guild contract negotiations, which resumed today; With its third album, the L.A. band Jungle Fire is solidifying its tropical funk sound.
  • Listen 23:47
    We visit a rehearsal for the CW show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and meet choreographer Kat Burns, the woman behind the comedic dance routines on the show; Two correspondents for Vice on HBO talk about what it's like to cover such dangerous and emotional stories; A Middle East scholar reflects on changes "Homeland" has made to respond to criticism of the show's depiction of Muslims.
    We visit a rehearsal for the CW show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and meet choreographer Kat Burns, the woman behind the comedic dance routines on the show; Two correspondents for Vice on HBO talk about what it's like to cover such dangerous and emotional stories; A Middle East scholar reflects on changes "Homeland" has made to respond to criticism of the show's depiction of Muslims.
  • Listen 23:58
    Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Rock Bythewood reveal that it was a conversation with their sons about Trayvon Martin and Emmett Till that gave them the idea for the Fox event series "Shots Fired." And Andrew McCarthy found his true calling as an actor when he was a teenager, but later in life he's found that writing is his preferred form of creative expression.
    Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Rock Bythewood reveal that it was a conversation with their sons about Trayvon Martin and Emmett Till that gave them the idea for the Fox event series "Shots Fired." And Andrew McCarthy found his true calling as an actor when he was a teenager, but later in life he's found that writing is his preferred form of creative expression.
  • Listen 23:52
    Mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile balances a busy recording career with his new role as host of "A Prairie Home Companion"; How can a big company like Pepsi make such a tone-deaf ad?; The storm clouds at Disney Hall have nothing to do with the orchestra's emotional state.
    Mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile balances a busy recording career with his new role as host of "A Prairie Home Companion"; How can a big company like Pepsi make such a tone-deaf ad?; The storm clouds at Disney Hall have nothing to do with the orchestra's emotional state.
  • Listen 23:59
    Aimee Mann happily talks about her new album, "Mental Illness"; revenue was up in 2016 for record companies, but it's still half what it was at its peak; in a new episode of "Song Exploder," Norah Jones breaks down the title song from her latest album, "Day Breaks."
    Aimee Mann happily talks about her new album, "Mental Illness"; revenue was up in 2016 for record companies, but it's still half what it was at its peak; in a new episode of "Song Exploder," Norah Jones breaks down the title song from her latest album, "Day Breaks."
  • Listen 23:40
    “Building the Wall" is a new Robert Schenkkan play that imagines the effects of President Donald Trump's immigration policies; in the era of Instagram and Snapchat, art museums are harnessing the power of their visitors' social media feeds; the Emmys are not until September, but award campaigning is underway.
    “Building the Wall" is a new Robert Schenkkan play that imagines the effects of President Donald Trump's immigration policies; in the era of Instagram and Snapchat, art museums are harnessing the power of their visitors' social media feeds; the Emmys are not until September, but award campaigning is underway.
  • Listen 15:59
    The new Hulu series, co-created by Moira Buffini, has been likened to Sofia Coppola’s "Marie Antoinette" and the sharply modern feminist commentary of “Orange Is the New Black.”
    The new Hulu series, co-created by Moira Buffini, has been likened to Sofia Coppola’s "Marie Antoinette" and the sharply modern feminist commentary of “Orange Is the New Black.”
  • Listen 16:20
    Danger Mouse is an adventurous music producer whose 2004 project, “The Grey Album,” put him on the map. Since then he’s won six Grammy Awards and worked with some of the biggest names in pop. Now he has a collection of songs he imagined would be heard on the radio station on Amazon’s dystopian WWII series, “The Man in the High Castle.”
    Danger Mouse is an adventurous music producer whose 2004 project, “The Grey Album,” put him on the map. Since then he’s won six Grammy Awards and worked with some of the biggest names in pop. Now he has a collection of songs he imagined would be heard on the radio station on Amazon’s dystopian WWII series, “The Man in the High Castle.”