KCRW's The Business

Why Doesn't Hollywood Love Theater?; Horror Goes Comedy

Podcast:Talk — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:30:00 EST

You're in a play? But I thought you said you were in show business? We look at the weird relationship between Hollywood and LA's legit stage. Plus, even though they're not actors, directors can get typecast, too.

Hollywood Goes to the Middle East

Podcast:Talk — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:30:00 EST

With a full-fledged production facility, major investments in film, and two world class film festivals, the United Arab Emirates is the next country to role the dice on Hollywood.

In Bombay with Slumdog Millionaire; American Film Market

Podcast:Talk — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:30:00 EST

We talk to director Danny Boyle about making his new film in India, a country that's on the move, but still sometimes on the make. Plus, the bizarre bazaar that is the American Film Market.

Shrugging Off Atlas Shrugged, Redux

Podcast:Talk — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:30:00 EST

Hollywood's been beguiled and bedeviled by Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged since it was published in 1957. Fifty years later, why hasn't it been made into a movie? We talk to legendary producer Al Ruddy, the first guy to get Rand's go aheadâ¦in 1974. (This is a rebroadcast of a program that originally aired on September 8. However, the "Hollywood News Caravan" is new.)

Bradley Effect at the Movies; Danny Goldberg and the Music Biz

Podcast:Talk — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:30:00 EST

Is there a "Tom Bradley effect" in the movies, or are low returns for movies with black casts just self-fulfilling prophecy? Plus, music mogul Danny Goldberg and the future of the record business.

Mini-Majors, Endangered Species?; The Sundance Marathon

Podcast:Talk — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:30:00 EST

This indie film was all about the art until the studios got in the game. How will independent film change again now that the studios seem to be backing away? Plus, watching movies 'til you drop with the programmers of the Sundance Film Festival.

Could the Economic Downturn Be Good for TV Networks?

Podcast:Talk — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:30:00 EST

Will record-low consumer confidence cause companies to pull their ads off network television or will broke Americans staying at home be a boon to the TV viewing? Plus, the director of Repo! The Genetic Opera may have his career repossessed.

Faith-Based Blockbusters; The Westmores of Hollywood

Podcast:Talk — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:57:00 EST

The making and marketing of a Christian hit which landed an impressive fourth place at the box office in its first weekend out. Plus, the first family of hair and make-up finally gets its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Natural History

Podcast:Talk — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:44:00 EST

As a lifelong Angeleno, and someone who appreciates the natural history of L.A., I must confess that I enjoy it when something in the news reminds us of our wilder past...

Politics as Mini-Series; Working the Emmys; The Duchess

Podcast:Talk — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:00:00 EST

The closely-contested, presidential race has brought Americans back into the political process, not to mention doing wonders for TV ratings. Plus, and the winner isâ¦not the press covering the Emmys. And finally, the daughter of a black-listed writer comes to Hollywood.