The Frame

Veteran music producer Harvey Mason, Jr. produced dozens of songs for the animated film, "Sing"; Sandra Hüller is a standout in the likely Oscar nominee, "Toni Erdmann"; a N.Y. judge rules that pre-1972 songs don't have copyright protection.

When Dennis Lehane's novel "Live By Night" was adapted by Ben Affleck into a feature film, it was just the latest gritty, crime-filled book of his to get the movie treatment; voice actor Rob Paulsen has been going strong in the business since the early 1980s, but a recent bout with throat cancer almost derailed his career.

Gibney's documentary about cyber warfare all but predicted the hacking of the Democratic National Committee; the operator of an illegal venue says the city should not take a blanket approach to its crackdown; life as a voiceover actor (part 1).

The 2016 election has ignited Beau Willimon to action. The creator of "House of Cards" has formed the Action Group Network to embark on a new form of advocacy; singer-songwriter Angelica Garcia opens up about how moving from L.A. to a small colonial-era Virginia town gave rise to her debut album, “Medicine For Birds."

Actress Brit Marling and director Zal Batmanglij talk about their mysterious new Netflix series, "The OA"; comedian Chonda Pierce has built a huge career outside the show biz mainstream; Hollywood and the gun industry have a mutually beneficial relationship.

Mills' movie is a tribute to his mother, a unconventional woman who raised him in '70s Santa Barbara; "The Joy Luck Club," released in 1993, was supposed to usher in a new era for Asian-American storytelling in Hollywood. That hasn't been the case.

The song cycle, "Notes of a Native Song," by the duo Stew & Heidi, plays like a love letter to James Baldwin; SAG Award noms are out! Alex Jung of Vulture.com discusses the TV categories; We visit members of the L.A. theater troupe, Impro, as they rehearse their improvised holiday play that spoofs those 1960's variety shows;

Tori Amos discusses "Flicker" the song she wrote for the documentary "Audrie & Daisy," a film about sexual assault, an issue that is close to Amos' heart; Franklin Leonard, founder of The Black List, discusses the topics and trends of his 2016 list of the best unproduced screenplays, and screenwriter Cat Vasko shares what getting on the list has meant for her career.

Gael García Bernal discusses his most recent movies, "Neruda" and "Desierto," provoking a dynamic conversation about poetry, politics, and migration; musician Kim Gordon opens up about her life after Sonic Youth with her new band, Body/Head; with awards season in full swing, we check in with Vulture.com's Kyle Buchanan for an update on the race.

While Denis Villeneuve awaits awards news for "Arrival," he's busy editing "Bladerunner 2049"; what does it mean that Donald J. Trump will remain as executive producer on NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice"?; there's a particular glass ceiling for women who work in animation.

In "Girl" director Lukas Dhont tells the true story of trans dancer Nora Monsecour and he defends his choice to cast a cis-male in the lead role; Hollywood Screenwriters argue with their talent agencies saying they're putting their companies' interests ahead of their clients.

Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre's feature film debut is about a former inmate sent to a rehab program to train wild horses; a new study from the Berklee School examines at women in the music industry; a report from the SxSW Film Festival in Austin.

The filmmaker directs an HBO docu-series about the murder case made famous in the podcast, "Serial"; drummer Antonio Sanchez, who created the percussion score for the film, "Birdman," is performing his album, "Bad Hombre," live for the first time.

The playwright's drama, set in Northern Ireland during "The Troubles," is based on a real story; Spotify and other streaming services balk at paying more to songwriters; "Captain Marvel" is female-centric, down to the music.

It's hard to gain traction in the oversaturated podcast market, but Wondery has become know for its deep dives into true crime stories; one-half of Kevin & Bean is calling it quits; comedian Angelina Spicer found humor in her darkest moments.

A new documentary includes never-before-seen footage and newly discovered audio recordings to dramatize the 1969 moon landing.

"Gloria Bell," starring Julianne Moore, is a remake of the 2013 Chilean film "Gloria." Both are directed by Sebastián Lelio who celebrates a character usually sidelined in traditional movies. And we meet the Portland-based group Y LA BAMBA and we what learn what China can teach the world about music streaming.

He's a co-founder of the rock band The National, but also a sought-after composer of contemporary classical works; Dan Reed, director of the Michael Jackson documentary, "Leaving Neverland," on how his film came together; celebrating the 100th anniversary of the theremin.

Series co-creators Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine talk about capturing the awkward and hilarious middle school experience; Martin Scorsese may be forcing Netflix to change its theatrical screening strategy.

The actor didn't imagine he would write and direct the adaptation of "The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind," but that's what happened; composer, conductor and pianist André Previn has died; Van Nuys High School students collaborate with the L.A. Master Chorale.

Musicians Inara George and Eleni Mandell host an occasional performance and conversation series with songwriters of all genres composing music around a common theme; is R. Kelly still getting paid?; TV composer Kurt Farquhar was once homeless.

The veteran R&B singer finds the soul in classics such as "It AIn't Me Babe" and "Mama, You Been On My Mind" on her latest album, "Things Have Changed"; Emma Thompson went public with her decision to pull out of a movie produced by the company that recently hired a disgraced former Pixar executive.