David Ellison, head of Warner Bros.?

In an unexpected turn of events, Netflix has dropped out of the Warner Bros. bidding war, leaving Paramount as the winner. Kim Masters and Matt Belloni dive into the streamer’s decision to bow out, what could lie ahead for Warner Bros. and its news networks, and the legal hoops Paramount may expect with the Department of Justice.

The Secret Agent writer-director Kleber Mendonça Filho on Brazilian politics

Kim sits down with Brazilian writer-director Kleber Mendonça Filho to discuss his Oscar-nominated political thriller The Secret Agent. A former film critic, Mendonça explains why he still reads every review of his work. He also reflects on the backlash that followed his 2016 Cannes red carpet protest against Brazil’s leadership and the fallout that complicated the Oscar hopes for Aquarius. Plus, a special guest drops in for a brief chat.

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Kate Hudson: Who Gets to Be Taken Seriously?

Kate Hudson has always loved acting, but she feels the most like herself when she’s singing. It’s how she landed her role in the musical drama ‘Song Sung Blue.’  She stars alongside Hugh Jackman as performers in a Neil Diamond tribute band. She’s now nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance. Kate tells Sam about how Quincy Jones encouraged her to sing as a kid and how she finally found the courage to share her voice.

Kate also gets real about growing up in a famous family and the difficulties of working in Hollywood. Plus, she explains why she will always be grateful for the romantic comedies of her past.

“I walk down the street and I connect with girls from 13 years old right now to 70 years old. And I did that because I made movies that might not have necessarily got me nominated, but it's made people feel happy.”

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Weekend Film Reviews: Scream 7, Dreams, A Body to Live In, and Space Cowboy

The Scream franchise started 30 years ago as a clever take on horror movies, but the latest sequel just isn’t that interesting. Film critics Alonso Duralde and Dave White review Scream 7, Dreams, A Body to Live In, and Space Cowboy.

The Classical Crossover Music of Bridgerton

From Taylor Swift to Pitbull, the hit series Bridgerton turns pop music into sweeping orchestral songs, deepening the classical crossover genre. Crossover Music Magazine editor Natasha Barbieri tells Madeleine the show’s soundtrack now fills weddings and brunch playlists, bringing new fans along with it.

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