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Retake with John Horn
by LAist Studios
“Retake with John Horn”, a new podcast from LAist Studios, asks the question: do the stories that Hollywood tells about itself really reflect what's going on? Each week, host John Horn offers a critical, informed perspective not only on what’s happening in entertainment but also highlighting innovative artists and their creative content.
Episodes
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LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: East West Players: A Home on Stage
Listen to a panel discussion led by Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about chronicling the 58-year history of the longest running theatre of color in the U.S. Full Event Info: Here Guests: Zandi De Jesus (she/her), actress Yu Gu (she/her),...
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LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: Angel City Press: L.A. through the Pages
Listen to a panel discussion led by Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about how Angel City Press has been shaping and influencing public understanding of LA for decades. Full Event Info: Here Guests: Richie Kulchar (he/him), Director of…
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LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: Artists-In-Residence
Listen to a panel discussion led by Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about how Artists-In-Residence programs provide artists opportunities to create uninterrupted work. Full Event Info: Here Guests: Christine Lee (she/her), artist Jia Yi Gu...
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LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: L.A. Rebellion: A Cinematic Movement
Listen to a panel discussion led by Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about how, following the Watts Uprising, UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television enacted affirmative action policies to increase the enrollment of students of color in...
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LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: “América Tropical: The Martyr Mural of Siqueiros”
Listen to a panel discussion led by Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about artist David Alfaro Siqueiros' popular Olvera Street mural "América Tropical". Full Event Info: Here Guests: José Figueroa (he/him), filmmaker, co-founder - Dignicraft...
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LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: Chinatown Punk Wars
Listen to Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios, as she leads a discussion with all-girl, LA-based punk band The Linda Lindas and musician/author/punk rock trailblazer Alice Bag (she/her) and Jessica Schwartz (she/her), associate professor, music...
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LAist Studios Presents: Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes: Part 4
In the year since the L.A. City Council tape scandal, a lot has changed. Efforts are underway to reform the redistricting process. Nury Martinez and Gil Cedillo are gone from the council. Only Kevin De León remains. Progressive shifts in the council are influencing its policies, and new elected...
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LAist Studios Presents: Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes: Part 3
Host Antonia Cereijido presses former L.A. City Council President Nury Martinez to account for the racist, hurtful comments she made on the secret recording that rocked Los Angeles and led to her resignation. CONTENT WARNING: Sensitive subject matter. Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate...
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LAist Studios presents: Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes: Part 2
Before the L.A. City Council tape scandal, Nury Martinez, the former council president, was known as a champion of working class immigrants. After, she became the poster child of anti-Blackness and colorism in the Latino community. Host Antonia Cereijido examines how Nury's upbringing influenced...
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LAist Studios presents Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes: Part 1
We take you behind the scenes of the L.A. City Council tape scandal, a year later. The secret recordings of the conversation among four of the city’s most powerful Latino leaders making racist, derogatory insults – exposed thorny, unresolved issues of race and politics. Host Antonia Cereijido...
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Introducing Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes from LAist Studios
“Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes” tells the story of the biggest political scandal in recent Los Angeles history. A secret recording leaked online in 2022 exposed then-LA City Council President Nury Martinez making racist and derogatory remarks. A year after the scandal and her...
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From LAist Studios: Imperfect Paradise Returning Sept. 27, 2023
We are excited to announce LAist Studios' award-winning narrative podcast "Imperfect Paradise" relaunches in September as a weekly show with Antonia Cereijido as our host! Be sure to follow and subscribe to "Imperfect Paradise" wherever you get your podcasts. From LAist Studios: "Imperfect...
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LA Made: The Barbie Tapes: When Girls--And Barbie--Could Do Anything
In this episode, Ruth and Elliot Handler are gone, and the new Mattel team, led by a man who feared the volatility of the toy business, diversified the company and made a big gamble on electronics. It didn’t work. Fortunately, Barbie ends up in the sure hands of some trailblazing women…
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LA Made: The Barbie Tapes from LAist Studios - Battle of the Bulge
In episode two of LA Made: The Barbie Tapes, for Barbie, the cultural upheaval of the 60s and 70s incites one identity crisis after another as Mattel tries to keep up with the times. On top of that, she has a new boyfriend to deal with. Ken's creation is a big hit for Barbie fans, but he’s facing…
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Introducing LA Made: The Barbie Tapes from LAist Studios
Season 2 of “LA Made” tells the true story of the making and marketing of the most famous doll in the world, Barbie, told by the people who did it. We’ll hear from Mattel co-founder Ruth Handler, who spent years trying to convince her own company to make a teen aged fashion doll. From LAist...
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Tom Hanks, the Sequel - and Farewell, John Horn!
Part two of John’s discussion with Tom Hanks reflecting on the podcast Dead Eyes and lessons he’s learned on set and in the audition room over the years. Plus, a special message from John. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join
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Building Worlds with Susan Downey
Producer Susan Downey on creating worlds, the importance of freshness, and her creative relationship with Robert Downey Jr, partner/husband. Also, writer Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz talks about the strike and the cancellation of Gordita Chronicles. Plus, TV recommendations from John. Support Retake…
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The Hollywood Sign “It's a dream. It's a notion. It's a hope.”
A new documentary series Iconic America explores the history of the Hollywood sign, the idea of “Hollywood” in American culture, and our deep affection for a very complicated place. Plus, John’s recommendations of great Hollywood movies. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join
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Succession’s Jeremy Strong on acting & “lightning strike moments”
As the finale approaches, a deep dive with Succession actor Jeremy Strong on acting - his philosophy on the craft, impactful lessons, and how he doesn’t like to over-rehearse. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join
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What’s it like to be at the WGA negotiating table? Plus, filmmaker Nicole Holofcener on “You Hurt My Feelings.”
Chris Keyser, co-chair of the WGA’s negotiating committee, calls out the protests of pauperism from film and TV studios. And “You Hurt My Feelings” writer/director Nicole Holofcener talks about receiving criticism — good and bad — of your work, and going with your gut when deciding how to trim a...
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Fighting A.I. in fiction and in real life: ‘Mrs. Davis’’s Betty Gilpin, and the threat to writers
Betty Gilpin (“GLOW,” “The Hunt”) on fighting an A.I. enemy in her new show “Mrs. Davis.” And Vox’s Alissa Wilkinson explains why A.I. may be the most important issue in the writers’ strike. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join
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Emma Thompson, plus are screenwriting gigs today “uber for content?”
Why striking screenwriters are mad as hell: Adam Conover and voices from the picket lines. And Emma Thompson on her new film What’s Love Got to Do With It and her thoughts on Hollywood endings, the value of story, and the evolution of roles for women. Is the strike affecting you? Share your story...
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BONUS: The Writers Guild Launches a Strike
All the updates on the WGA strike. Is the strike affecting you? Share your story here. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join
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Can the movie theater business model survive? Plus protecting Wild Life in South America.
Direct from Cinemacon, John reports on the gradual recovery of the movie theater business. And Oscar-winning documentarian Chai Vasarhelyi, and Kris Tompkins, conservationist and former CEO of Patagonia, discuss their new film Wild Life. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join
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Cheryl Strayed on learning hard lessons, plus “it may get really rough”- the impact of a possible writers’ strike
Author Cheryl Strayed and showrunner Liz Tigelaar on the new Hulu series Tiny Beautiful Things. And as Hollywood faces a looming Writers Guild strike, a production slow down has already begun. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join
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Sex and Hollywood: ‘Erotic 90s’ & Zoe Lister-Jones
Sex on the screen: You Must Remember This podcast host Karina Longworth on her latest season, Erotic 90s, plus actor/filmmaker Zoe Lister-Jones on her new streaming series Slip and a cosmic form of transportation: orgasms. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join
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How to Blow Up a Pipeline: a new movie asks if this sort of rebellion might be necessary
Creators Ariela Barer and Daniel Goldhaber on their new film about eco-terrorism How to Blow Up A Pipeline. And how a potential Oscars rule change meant to boost movie-going could impact the smallest distributors. Plus, a trip to Desert X. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join
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Judd Apatow as Possible WGA Strike Looms: ‘It’s Moving in the Worst Possible Direction,’ plus Kyra Sedgwick
Sedgwick on directing her new film, the challenges of getting financing, and the rewards of making a movie that serves a greater good. Apatow warns the bleak future of writers if things don’t change and doing work that makes him feel inspired. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join
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Tom Hanks talks Covid, ‘Elvis,’ puzzles and public radio
Tom Hanks talks about being a “covid canary in a coal mine”, why predicting a movie’s success can give you an ulcer, and how listening to radio as a kid helped him tell stories today. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join
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The Oscars teachable moment, plus Willem Dafoe
“Everything, Everywhere” won nearly everything, everywhere at the Oscars. Will it be a teachable moment for Hollywood? Plus, actor Willem Dafoe on his new film “Inside.” Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join
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Listen before filling out your Oscar ballot!
New York Times awards season columnist Kyle Buchanan and I give you all our tips and predictions ahead of Sunday’s Academy Awards. Support Retake by donating now at LAist.com/join
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The composer of ‘Babylon’ and the subject of ‘Argentina, 1985’
In this episode: With the Academy Awards just a little more than a week away - we’re again bringing you conversations with some leading Oscar nominees… Later in the show, you’ll hear from Luis Moreno Ocampo, a lawyer at the center of the true story behind ARGENTINA 1985, nominated for best...
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2023 Oscar nominees Cate Blanchett, Todd Field and Laura Poitras
In this episode: With the Academy Awards just two weeks away, another chance to hear conversations John's had with some leading Oscar nominees. Today we have the writer/director of "Tár," Todd Field, and its star Cate Blanchett. The film has six Oscar nominations, including best picture, best...
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Baz Luhrmann talks Elvis and the challenge of recreating old footage
In this week's episode: John does an extended interview with Baz Luhrmann where they discuss his new movie Elvis and the challenge of recreating Presley's old footage.
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Oscar-nominated docs on volcano scientists and a Russian anti-corruption activist
In this week's episode: Just a few weeks before the Oscars, we’re taking a deep dive into the best documentary category. I talk to two of the nominees: Director Sara Dosa, who made FIRE OF LOVE, DOSA. Then, director Daniel Roher, who’s behind NAVALNY…
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Can we finally be hopeful about women filmmakers? Plus: Fair Play, Alec Baldwin
This week: why New York Times film critic Manohla Dargis is optimistic about women in the film world, for the first time… Plus, does female success have to come at the cost of male ego? That’s the premise of a movie, Fair Play, which sold to Netflix for 20 million dollars at Sundance. I talk to…
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Actor/comedian (and now director) Randall Park talks ‘authentic’ Asian American stories
In this week's episode: John Horn just got back from a cold, crowded Sundance Film Festival where he got to interview some great actors and filmmakers. One of those conversations: actor, writer, comedian and now first-time filmmaker, Randall Park. His movie Shortcomings is based on the graphic...
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Sundance begins; Plus: Guillermo del Toro, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, and Alfonso Cuarón
In this episode: A wide-ranging conversation John had before I left L.A. with three friends and collaborators who also all happen to be Oscar-winning filmmakers. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better...
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Writer/director Rian Johnson on piecing together the puzzle of ‘Glass Onion’
In this episode: The awards show that must not be named… happened, after one-year broadcast ban. And another awards granting body - one more worthy of your attention - the Screen Actors Guild - announced its nominees. Rian Johnson talks Glass Onion. Support for this podcast is made possible by...
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Sarah Polley’s ‘Women Talking,’ and new ‘Wildcat’ doc
In this episode: New reports about Hollywood’s hiring practices show few gains for women. Plus, my two top movies of 2022 - one a narrative film, and one a documentary - that I’d recommend you seek out. You’ll hear my conversation with veteran Harry Turner, the subject of the incredibly moving...
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James Cameron on ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’
In this episode: Filmmaker James Cameron on his new movie "Avatar: The Way of Water" and the future of the film business. 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.
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BONUS: A verdict in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes trial in LA
In this episode: The former studio chief and Oscar-winning producer was convicted of rape, forced oral copulation and sexual misconduct involving a woman known as "Jane Doe 1." The jury was unable to reach a verdict on several other counts. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and...
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Robert Downey Jr. on ‘Sr.’ and ‘Stranger at the Gate’
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...
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Kumail Nanjiani in ‘Welcome to Chippendales’ and Anna Diop in ‘Nanny’
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…
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An artist takes on the Sackler family in Laura Poitras doc, and ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ centers female desire
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…
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Noah Baumbach's 'White Noise' and Chris Estrada's 'This Fool.' Plus: the continuing legal fallout of the fatal 'Rust' shooting
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...
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Bonus Episode: The Shocking Disney Shakeup
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...
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Zoe Kazan in “She Said,” and “Retrograde” chronicles the last days of US forces in Afghanistan
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...
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The loss of CNN Films, and Germany’s “All Quiet on the Western Front"
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...
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Why are horror films suddenly making a killing? Plus: Jeremy Strong in ‘Armageddon Time,’ and ‘Good Night Oppy’
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…
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“Retake with John Horn”, a new podcast from LAist Studios, asks the question: do the stories that Hollywood tells about itself really reflect what's going on? Each week, host John Horn offers a critical, informed perspective not only on what’s happening in entertainment but also highlighting innovative artists and their creative content.
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