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Spineless: The Future Films of Criterion

Nicholas Kinney and Brennan Saur

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The Criterion Collection is an ever-growing roster of movies deemed internationally significant on an artistic level. Each new film added to the collection is given a Spine Number, making any film NOT in the collection: SPINELESS. Join Nick and Brennan (your very-favorite SPINELESS BOYS) as they cover the classic and contemporary films they feel are most deserving of the Criterion treatment.
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Jay Nordlinger is a journalist who writes about a range of subjects, including politics, foreign affairs, and the arts. He is the music critic of The New Criterion. His guests are from the worlds of politics and culture, talking about the most important issues of the day, and some pleasant trivialities as well. www.jaynordlinger.com
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Criterion Now

CriterionCast

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A current rundown of the world of Criterion with a round table of guests. We talk about new and upcoming releases, what's happening on FilmStruck, and other related topics related to the Criterion Collection.
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Blu-ray Boutique

Tim Rosenberger

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Hosts Rosalie Lewis and Tim Rosenberger dive each month into films released through boutique home video labels like the Criterion Collection, Kino Lorber, Flicker Alley, Shout Factory, Grapevine, etc. Podcast formerly The Criterion Collectors.
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Aughtsterion

A Bigger Umbrella

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Like the Criterion Collection but more gay and more fun, Aughtsterion chronicles and canonizes the horror films released around the turn of the new millennium.
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Surprisingly Criterion

Surprisingly Criterion

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Surprisingly Criterion - the podcast where we select and talk about the films that we’re surprised are a part of the Criterion Collection, and the films we can’t believe are not! The Criterion Collection brands itself as a depository of important classic and contemporary films for film aficionados. Their collection features over a 1000 movies and counting! Surely all of these can’t be important, can they? What does 'important' even mean!
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Golden Hour

Maddie Stenzel, Lydia Farber-Jones, Christophe Charre, Lorenzo Phrasavath, Josh Nazario, Alexandra Olson

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A weekly film review podcast hosted by a couple of nerdy college students that's only sometimes pretentious. They will be reviewing some classics from the Criterion Collection, and an occasional Disney, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, HBO or even Showtime film. Our esteemed reviewers will also spend some time discussing new movies that they are excited about and any other exciting industry news they happen across.
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Better Than Speed

Better Than Speed

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Pop quiz, hotshot! Has there ever been a movie better than Speed? We’re watching the entire canon of classic world cinema on a quest to discover a film that tops the Keanu Reeves masterpiece Speed.
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The Extra Buttery Podcast

Jason Chen and Robert Snow

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Like the popcorn topping that inspired the name, Extra Buttery is an often salty, but oh-so-appropriate addition to your movie, TV and pop culture experience. You'll hear Jason and Robert discuss and quarrel over the latest casting news, project announcements, and trailers. You'll hear reviews of films and TV shows both new and old, and maybe some special guests. Extra Buttery uploads twice a month, so follow the show and let us know what you think!
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Cinema To The Letter

Thomas & Bryan

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Welcome to Cinema To The Letter, a podcast that breaks down the very nature of C.I.N.E.M.A. letter by letter. For each episode of a film mini-series topic, we cover six films that fit a C for Classic, I for Indie, N for New, E for Egregious, M for Masterpiece and A for Atypical. Who doesn’t love an acronym?
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Bi-weekly podcast covering the film scene in New York and beyond. Hosted by Screen Slate editor Jon Dieringer and a revolving cast of contributors in conversation with different guests. Sponsored by the German Film Office.
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The LA Report

LAist Studios

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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM – L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Austin Cross in the morning and Julia Paskin in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
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The Sci-Fi Christian

Ben De Bono and Matt Anderson

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We see The Sci-Fi Christian, in all its iterations, as being about the collision between faith and nerdom. We believe that good genre fiction is about more than just entertainment. We seek to engage with the themes and philosophies behind our favorite stories, wrestling with the big ideas within speculative fiction. We’re unabashedly nerdy and unabashedly Christian. Even if your faith background differs from ours, we look forward to interacting with you at The Sci-Fi Christian!
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ONE HEAT MINUTE PRODUCTIONS began with film journalist Blake Howard examining Michael Mann's 1995 crime opus HEAT chronologically, in 60-second increments, in the aptly titled "One HEAT Minute." The finale featured the legendary mastermind director, screenwriter and producer behind the film Michael Mann. The show continues with: ROMIN: Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer’s RONIN (1998). Over 12 episodes, they'll explore the mysteries ...
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Ricky Ian Gordon has written a cycle of songs about flowers. In this episode, we hear one of them. Rachmaninoff wrote a song called “Lilacs.” We hear that, too. Bach opens his Goldberg Variations with an aria (and closes the work with that same aria). Tchaikovsky’s wrote a couple of blockbuster arias in The Queen of Spades. And on we go.Gordon, “We…
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Protesters in LA call for regime change in Iran. LA's police chief defends his officers in the face of anti-ICE protests. California's new tool that treats extreme heat like a hurricane or tornado. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi E…
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In this episode, Brian talks about some recent releases from Eureka, Radiance, 88 Films and more. This week's episode is also brought to you by the fine folks at DiabolikDVD - a great place to buy your discs from! https://www.diabolikdvd.com/ Just the Discs Now has a YouTube Channel! Check it out here and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/…
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Just to clarify: YES we all agree with Natasha Lyonne’s perfect takes on AI usage in the entertainment industry*. The Spineless Boys are once again joined by Adelina Marinello to discuss Jamie Babbitt’s Criterion Collection candidate BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER (1999), a masterpiece of queer satire that is either sadder or funnier than it appears on the …
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A new bill would require law enforcement officers operating in California to identify themselves. The debris cleanup from 2023's Tustin hangar fire is almost finished. We have a guide to help connect immigrant communities with food, remote jobs, financial aid, and legal resources. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join an…
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Demonstrators hit the streets of LA to protest the military strikes on Iran. The legal battle over who controls the National Guard in LA throws it back to the 70s... the 1870s. LA City Council is gearing up for its own legal fight over the ICE arrests. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…
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State and local officials say they're monitoring security threats after the U.S. struck three Iran nuclear sites on Saturday. Foot traffic is down in popular Asian ethnic enclaves out of fear of immigration actions. Sherman Oaks residents react to a new neighborhood Trader Joe's. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and…
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The latest on California versus Trump over the deployment of military troops. Fire weather warning on tap for parts of L.A. County. L.A. Opera opens its fabulous closet for a once-in-a-decade costume sale. We went searching for the origins of a cola in Japan named "Los Angeles" -- and found a story about growing up in Osaka. Support The L.A. Report…
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We check in on businesses in Santa Ana, as a commercial corridor in the mostly Latino city has turned into a ghost town. Journalists and protesters are suing the Department of Homeland Security. Huge parcels of public lands in SoCal could be up for sale under Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill." Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com…
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An appeals court lets President Trump stay in control of California's National Guard, for now. Families are struggling to make ends meet in the wake of recent ICE arrests. Pasadena's police want answers after this week's ICE action. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.c…
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We bring you a report from Dodgers Stadium, where federal Homeland Security officials were present earlier today. Downtown L.A. businesses are welcoming the end of the city's curfew. We have some events you can check out to celebrate Juneteenth. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visi…
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Pasadena protesters hit the streets to denounce ICE arrests. There's justice for taxpayers in the aftermath of the Andrew Do scandal. And now that the school year is over, the verdict seems to be in on L-A Unified cell phone ban. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/…
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Santa Ana residents protested the city's response to anti-ICE protests at its council meeting last night. St. John's Community Health says it turned away people they suspect to be immigration agents at a clinic. Some cute conservation news for you: The L.A. Zoo welcomes 10 California condor chicks. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at…
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Downtown business owners celebrate the end of LA's curfew. Police are promising to investigate their own, over the recent immigration protests. The bleak outlook for California's economy, and who experts say is to blame. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to …
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There's no more curfew in downtown L.A., at least for now. California Senator Alex Padilla rebuked the federal government on the Senate floor today. Could #23 be in for a historic 23rd season? Lebron James is thinking about it. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/L…
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Hang onto your slipcases, because Blake Howard and the legendary @RufusTSuperfly aka Tom Reagan’s Hat discuss the swashbuckling delights in the choreography and sound design of Criterion's new release, The Three Musketeers / The Four Musketeers: Two Films by Richard Lester. The Three Musketeers / The Four Musketeers: Two Films by Richard Lester Ale…
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It's Round 2 in court for President Trump and Governor Newsom, and LA's federal troop presence hangs in the balance. LA City Council decides if the downtown curfew stays or goes. The bill to ban law enforcement from covering their faces. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.pre…
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In this episode, Brian talks about some recent Lionsgate Limited and Paramount 4K steelbbooks. This week's episode is also brought to you by the fine folks at DiabolikDVD - a great place to buy your discs from! https://www.diabolikdvd.com/ Just the Discs Now has a YouTube Channel! Check it out here and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf…
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L.A. city leaders have revealed how much its response to the anti-ICE protests has cost so far. The California legislature puts a freeze on Medi-Cal enrollment for immigrants without legal status. Shohei Ohtani is expected to make his long-awaited first pitch for the Dodgers tonight. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join…
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President Trump calls for the expansion of ICE action in Los Angeles. Federal Arrests are keeping Street Vendors away and turning parts of LA into a ghost town. The search for the vandals who caused a massive LA internet outage. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/L…
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Dozens of people were arrested during Saturday's "No Kings" protest in downtown L.A., according to police. An Altadena tattoo parlor helps give survivors a sense of permanence. The history of soccer in Los Angeles as the FIFA Club World Cup kicks off. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…
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Film writer Max Evry spent several years of his life investigating a failure: David Lynch’s 1984 screen adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic, “Dune.” But was it really a failure? If so, why? If not, why was (and is) it perceived as such? The resultant book, “A Masterpiece in Disarray,” is one of the best of the recent books on single films;…
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Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer’s RONIN (1998). Over 12 episodes, they'll explore the mysteries of the briefcase MacGuffin, praise co-writer David Mamet’s tough, balletic dialogue, and break down the film’s iconic action and chase sequences. Tune in because, as Sam says, 'Whenever there…
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Downtown Los Angeles sees thousands of Angelenos gather for the "No Kings" protests. A Culver City restaurant tries to help pollinators by giving away native plants. In conjunction with Pride celebrations at the Altadena library, Christmas Tree Lane resident Rob Caves is reopening his massive backyard train display. Support The L.A. Report by donat…
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After back and forth legal rulings, Marines have been deployed to protect a federal building in Westwood. Legal experts say LAPD's use of less lethal weapons in the last week might have been unlawful. Children's Hospital L.A. has announced it's closing its trans healthcare center. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join an…
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The future of the National Guard in LA heads to an appeal court after an initial win for Gavin Newsom. President Trump seems to be making some exceptions when it comes to ICE arrests. Wildfire survivors celebrate a new investigation into State Farm. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com V…
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*UPDATE: This episode of The L.A. Report was updated to reflect a federal judge's temporary restraining order against the use of military personnel in Los Angeles, which was issued after the initial P.M. Edition was published. A judge has temporarily blocked the deployment of the National Guard and Marines in the L.A. protests. Senator Alex Padilla…
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Governor Newsom and the Trump administration prepare for a face-off in court. More than a dozen people are facing charges in connection with recent immigration protests. Tens of thousands of SoCal grocery store workers are preparing for a possible strike. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist…
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A Republican Senator is threatening an investigation into on of LA's leading immigrants rights groups. Over 200 people were arrested downtown last night into Wednesday morning as the city's curfew took effect. A true Southern California original - Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys - has died at the age of 82. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by don…
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Mayor Bass meets today to consider further downtown curfews. Governor Newsom calls on all Americans to not give in to President Trump. Some are criticizing the LAPD for giving safe passage to ICE agents. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Pr…
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A federal judge has denied California's request to block the use of federal troops in Los Angeles. The city of Glendale has terminated its contract with ICE - we explain way they had that agreement. Former O-C supervisor Andrew Do's old colleagues are responding to his sentencing. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join an…
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The Marines are making their way to LA. Senators demand answers over the arrest of a union leader. LA Unified School District is on the lookout for ICE agents on its last day of school. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit…
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In this episode, Brian talks about some recent pickups from DiabaolikDVD! This week's episode is also brought to you by the fine folks at DiabolikDVD - a great place to buy your discs from! https://www.diabolikdvd.com/ Just the Discs Now has a YouTube Channel! Check it out here and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCffVK8TcUyjCpr0F9SpV53g…
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Doesn’t matter. Just keep telling the story. In the most symmetrical episode of Spineless yet, Nick and Brennan discuss Wes Anderson’s 2023 film Asteroid City, one of his few films not already in the Criterion Collection. They talk about the star-studded cast, the compelling but not-dramaturgically-sound use of metanarrative, and how Anderson’s Isl…
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California is suing the Trump administration for deploying Marine and National Guard troops in L.A., though experts question his authority to do so. Former OC supervisor Andrew Do was sentenced a maximum sentence to 5 years in prison today, following details that emerged through an LAist investigation. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donatin…
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Governor Newsom is taking the president to court, because of National Guard troops on the streets of LA. Labor activists demand justice for one of their own who was arrested in the protests. It's federal sentencing day for the man who used to be one of the most powerful politicians in Orange County. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at…
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Clashes between protesters and authorities over weekend ICE sweeps prompt President Trump to deploy the National Guard. We speak with Congresswoman Nanette Barragan, whose congressional district Includes the city of Paramount, the unlikely flashpoint to the conflicts. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://lai…
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In L.A., activists and elected officials alike reel from multiple immigration raids yesterday. And L.A. Mayor Karen Bass signs a new budget that closes a nearly $1 billion gap. And L.A. gets its first bar dedicated to women's sports, Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.…
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Hang onto your slipcases because Blake Howard & Isaac Feldberg will discuss the canonisation of Sean Baker with the special CRITERION COLLECTION releases of ANORA and PRINCE OF THE CITY. Anora Contemporary cinema’s foremost chronicler of American dreamers and schemers hustling on the margins of capitalist promise, Sean Baker, reaches new heights of…
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Federal law enforcement made a series of immigration sweeps across Los Angeles today. County officials are warning of another measles case in which people in Santa Clarita may have been exposed. Ahead of Andrew Do's sentencing on Monday, his fall from grace hits especially hard in Little Saigon. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LA…
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It's budget decision day for LA Mayor Karen Bass. Metro is completely free this weekend to celebrate a landmark new station. The court ruling that should have all CA drivers reaching for a phone mount. Cheap Fast Eats in Santa Ana. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.co…
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The state is offering mortgage relief to people affected by the January wildfires. Air regulators are preparing for a vote on whether to ban new gas-powered appliances. Heads up movie buffs: You can check out the Criterion Closet in Santa Monica Friday and Saturday. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting h…
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Hang onto your slipcases because Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, will discuss the special CRITERION COLLECTION 4K release of IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT. IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT Passing through the backwoods town of Sparta, Mississippi, Philadelphia detective Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier) becomes embroiled i…
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California's high speed rail project may be losing $4 billion dollars in federal funding. California's DMV is warning drivers about fake ads offering discounts on registration costs. The real-life version of "Succession" that's happening behind-the-scenes in Hollywood. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting…
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A man linked to last month's bombing in Palm Springs has been arrested. A new state bill would help address California's shortage of Spanish-speaking teachers. There's a nationwide search going for Marty McFly's guitar from Back to the Future, which went missing from an L-A rental shop. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/j…
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A Bakersfield girl, whose family said she faced deportation while battling a life-threatening medical condition can stay in the U.S. for now. The $600 million dollar plan to rebuild schools damaged in the Palisades Fire and hopes that the feds will pick up the tab. Longtime Pacific Symphony conductor Carl St. Clair prepares to step back from the po…
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