A new comedy at the Old Globe, "One of the Good Ones," takes audiences into the home of one Latino family where a showdown is set to ensue.

Yoli is seen as the perfect Latina daughter. But when she brings her boyfriend home for the first time, generational and cultural differences collide.

This is veteran comedy writer Gloria Calderón Kellett's first full-length play. She is best known for her Netflix TV series, “One Day at a Time."

Kellett joined Midday Edition on Thursday to talk about exploring Latino identity and family dynamics in her work as well as her San Diego roots.

Our Midday Movies critics then talk about their favorite Japanese films and directors ahead of a series premiering at Digital Gym Cinema in June.

And finally, KPBS arts reporter Julia Dixon Evans chats with local author Kevin Kearney about his latest book and a reading series he founded for the San Diego writer community. Plus, her top artistic event picks for the weekend.

• Gloria Calderón Kellett, playwright of "One of the Good Ones" and TV writer
• Beth Accomando, arts reporter, KPBS
• Yazdi Pithavala, podcaster, Moviewallas
• Kevin Kearney, author of "Freelance"
• Julia Dixon Evans, arts reporter, KPBS