The Frame

In this episode: A look ahead to next year's awards shows…  Plus, two compelling documentaries that are worth seeking out. “The Stranger at the Gate” tells the story of a U-S Marine with a plan to bomb a mosque. The compassion he was met with from the members of the congregation set him on a very different path Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.  

In this episode: As we await a verdict in Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault trial in Los Angeles, some new lawsuits have been filed against Bill Cosby and filmmaker James Toback in New York. Plus, my conversation with writer, comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani about his new Hulu series, “Welcome to Chippendales” and why he was reluctant at first to take on the role. And I'll speak with Anna Diop, star of "Nanny," a horror film centered on a recent immigrant from Senegal working as a caregiver for a family in New York City.

In this episode: It’s one thing to eat turkey.  It’s another thing to release one.  A Thanksgiving Disney disaster. Plus, John talks to Emma Corrin, star of a new steamy remake of once-banned Lady Chatterley’s lover, still controversial after almost a hundred years. But first, one woman’s crusade to expose the family that helped fuel the opioid crisis and remove their name from famous museums, as documented by Oscar-winning director Laura Poitras Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.  

In this episode: The latest in the legal fallout of the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins last year… Plus, I’ll talk with filmmaker Noah Baumbach about his new movie “White Noise," an adaptation of Don DeLillo’s 1985 novel of the same name, starring Greta Gerwig and Adam Driver. And I'll chat with comedian Chris Estrada about his Hulu series “This Fool,” set in his hometown of South L.A.  This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.  

In this bonus episode: You may have heard the big news that after losing billions of dollars on its streaming platforms, Disney CEO Bob Chapek was fired Sunday night. The new boss is the same as the old boss…Bob Iger. He ran the company from 2005 until he announced his retirement in 2020, when Chapek took over. The news broke during the Disney Plus live broadcast of Elton John’s concert at Dodger Stadium, which was supposed to be a big night for Chapek, in a much better way. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.  

On this week’s episode – “Wakanda Forever” is a box office bright spot, but most other films just aren’t filling seats. Plus, the new movie “She Said” is about the New York Times reporters who broke the Harvey Weinstein story and helped launch the Me Too movement. I’ll talk with Zoe Kazan, one of the stars of the film. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.  

In this episode: What the Walt Disney Company’s latest earnings report tells us about how the entertainment industry is trying to reinvent itself - and how it’s going so far. Plus, John talks with the director and co-writer of the first-ever German film adaptation of “All Quiet on the Western Front.” This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.  

In this episode: One bright spot at the box office? Horror films are making a killing. Plus, actor Jeremy Strong of HBO’s Succession fame, talks about his new movie “Armageddon Time,” and why he says acting sometimes requires accessing your worst potential. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.  

In this week's episode: An opera about an enslaved Islamic scholar from Michael Abels, the composer of Jordan Peele's horror films. Plus, Tar is writer/director Todd Field's first film in 15 years... He wrote it for Cate Blanchett, who jumped at the demanding role. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.  

On this week’s episode – after multiple arrests, allegations of grooming, and felony burglary charges, why is Warner Brothers still standing by Ezra Miller? Plus, a fascinating new documentary breaks down the ways that women in film are objectified through shot design. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.  

In this episode of Retake: Why are so many studio executives are reluctant to greenlight movies that aren’t sequels, spinoffs, or remakes? Plus, the new film “Till” centers on one of America’s most notorious lynchings - the killing of 14-year-old Emmett Till in 1955. The film’s director, Chinonye Chukwu explains her decision not to depict any physical violence on screen.  This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.  

In this edition of Retake: Will movie theater attendance ever return to pre-pandemic levels? One huge chain says not anytime soon. Plus, the documentary “Battleground” profiles some of the activists who fought to overturn Roe v. Wade -- and what the consequences of their victory might mean… This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

In this week’s episode: nearly a year after actor Alec Baldwin shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of Rust, prosecutors say criminal charges might be imminent. Also, my conversation with director Gina Prince-Bythewood about her new film - “The Woman King.” It’s a movie that she says wouldn’t have gotten made were it not for its star - Viola Davis. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

On this week’s episode: the impact of the true crime podcast “Serial” on the case it delved into and on the podcast landscape. Plus, my conversation with Abigail Disney about her documentary that calls out her own family’s company for failing to pay workers a living wage. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.  

In this episode of Retake: Five years after the Me Too movement began, powerful male figures in the industry continue to be identified - and convicted - like disgraced R&B star R. Kelly.  Plus, I talk to documentary filmmaker Brett Morgen, whose past subjects include Jane Goodall and Kurt Cobain. His new documentary about David Bowie is designed to tell you more about your own life than about his. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.  

In this episode of Retake: a preview of this year’s Emmy Awards, which air on Monday, because, well, Sunday Night Football is more important to NBC. Plus, a taste of my conversations with some of the actors and filmmakers who premiered their films at the Telluride Film Festival this past weekend in Colorado. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.  

On this week's episode: bankruptcy is on the horizon for the second-largest movie theater chain... Plus, an interview with the director of the latest hit streaming series from Korea - Extraordinary Attorney Woo - which is continuing to draw in new viewers on Netflix... This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.  

In this episode: The latest developments in the ongoing streaming wars Plus: "The Territory," a new documentary about the fate of the Brazilian Amazon, co-created by members of the indigenous community who are fighting to protect it. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people. (Music courtesy of: ItsWatR from Pixabay, RalphReal from YouTube)

In this episode: John interviews actress and producer Aubrey Plaza. Plus: What's going on at Warner Bros. Discovery, and the best book about Hollywood. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people. (Music by: ItsWatR from Pixabay, RalphReal from YouTube)

The Frame is now Retake with John Horn! In this episode: John interviews comedian Jo Koy of Easter Sunday. Plus: Will 2022 mark the peak of the ‘peak TV’ era? And John's thoughts on HBO Max and the underrepresentation of Latinos. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.