AirTalk

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Wade Major  and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms— in three minutes or less!

Referred to by Vulture as a box office “Mega Flop(olis),” Francis Ford Coppola’s decades-long project didn’t have an ideal opening, making $4,000,000 domestically across 1,854 theaters. Coppola, now 85 years old, hasn’t gotten much love from audiences for the film, although one sequence has become the subject of many online memes. Megalopolis also arrives at a time when advertisements for the 94-year-old Clint Eastwood’s new film, Juror #2, are set to release in November. Both filmmakers have extensive filmographies, including some hits and misses, but are their new projects resonating as much as prior works? How are they faring compared to longtime auteurs like Martin Scorsese and Michael Mann? We talk to FilmWeek critics Tim Cogshell and Wade Major about whether these filmmakers are still resonating with audiences, and what challenges they face with making films in their twilight years.

Today on AirTalk, we will cover the history and significance of National Coming Out Day with a licensed marriage and family therapist on K-12 post-pandemic test scores, and we will meet Danny Rodriguez, the founder and chef of Pablito's Tacos.

• National Coming Out Day (0:15)

• California test scores are on the rise (21:34)

• Pablito's Tacos: a Peruvian twist on Mexican street food (39:20)

Today on AirTalk, Larry commences the Tripleplay. Also on the show,  incumbent George Gascon discusses re-election campaign, officials will give a lowdown on California Proposition 32, we will speak to the author of Beverly Hills Noir: Crime, Sin, & Scandal in 90210, and last but not least we have Tv-Talk with the latest on the hottest new shows.

• The Triple Play previews a decisive NLDS Game 5 (00:17)
• CA Prop 32 (17:13)
• New book explores Beverly Hills’ dark history (35:32)
• L.A. County Measure G explained (52:26)
• L.A. County D.A. George Gascon discusses campaign (1:07:45)
• TV Talk: Abbott Elementary Season 4 and more (1:29:52)

Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, listeners will get the latest scoop on what’s worth watching with Jen Chaney, television critic for Vulture, and Whitney Friedlander, freelance entertainment writer.

Today on AirTalk, Florida braces for Hurricane Milton. Also on the show, Former State Assemblymember Scott Baugh on his priorities if elected for Congress, a guide to LA’s most underrated museums, we explore how music fandom has changed through Chappell Roan; and more.

• Hurricane Milton to land in Florida (00:17)
• Former State Assemblymember Scott Baugh on his campaign for Congress (10:28)
• LA’s most underrated museums (28:45)
• Prop 4 debate (51:20)
• Dispelling the myths of water recycling  (1:10:03)
• Chappell Roan fandom (1:27:50)

Today on AirTalk, More than a dozen states sue TikTok over children’s mental health concerns. Also on the show, Senator Dave Min on his priorities if elected for Congress, the changing landscape of NIL rules, listeners share the best speakeasies in Los Angeles; and more.

• TikTok sued over mental health concerns (00:17)
• Senator Dave Min talks campaign (17:33)
• NIL’s murky waters (33:56)
• Prop 5 explained (51:26)
• LAist’s 2024 Voter Game Plan (1:08:52)
• Best speakeasies in LA  (1:27:00)

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about AB252 aimed at clearing RV encampments. Also on the show, LA District Attorney candidate Nathan Hochman, the history of LA’s most corrupt mayor, Ron Stallworth author of 'Blackkklansman' has a new book out; and more.

•  AB252 explained (00:17)
• LA DA candidate Nathan Hochman (22:08)
• SoCal history: Frank L. Shaw (41:55)
• Bass appoints Jim McDonnell as police chief (52:09)
• Charter Amendment ER (1:07:57)
• Author Ron Stallworth on his new book (1:24:03)

Today on AirTalk, LAPD announces new chief. Also on the show, we look at the state of hybrid work; Austin tries food from the inaugural Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival, FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; and more.

•  And the new LAPD chief is (00:17)
• The state of hybrid work (24:27)
• Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival (33:50)
• FilmWeek critics review the latest releases  (51:33)
• Feature: Daniel Day-Lewis to make a career comeback (1:22:32)

Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, listeners will get the latest scoop on what’s worth watching with Angie Han, TV critic for The Hollywood Reporter, and Liz Shannon Miller, senior entertainment editor at Consequence.

Today’s show include:

• Industry [Season 3] (HBO / Max) 
• The Franchise (HBO / Max)
• Doctor Odyssey (ABC / Hulu)
• Penelope (Netflix)
• Colin from Accounts [Season 2] (Paramount+)
• Last Days of the Space Age (Disney+)