Angie Perrin

Critics review the latest film releases: “Wicked,” “Gladiator II,” and “The Piano Lesson.”

Critics review the latest film releases: “Heretic,” “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” “Christmas Eve in Miller's Point,” and “Small Things Like These.”

A new California law bars public schools from serving snacks with synthetic food dyes that have been linked to behavioral disorders in children.

The writers of “Inside Out 2” discuss the creative process, the #MeToo scandal at Pixar, and Riley’s new emotions.

Critics review the latest film releases: “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” “The Instigators,” “Kneecap,” and “Doctor Jekyll.”

KCRW looks at barriers to accessing clinical trials for Black and Latino people. Plus, one cancer patient explains how his life changed after becoming involved in a trial.

Conditions appear just right for a spring superbloom after a rainy winter, meaning colorful California hillsides and fields are coming.

On Tuesday, SAG-AFTRA announced a deal with a tech company that allows actors to license their voices to be replicated by artificial intelligence for video games.

Shannon Lee talks about “Warrior,” which follows a martial artist who immigrated to San Francisco in the 1800s. It’s based on a TV pitch penned by her father.

Lenny Kravitz says he is pleased with the pace and longevity of his career; explains the importance of Bayard Rustin in civil rights history; and reflects on his biracial roots.