Category Archives: Podcasts

March 4, 2011- The animated movie, “Rango,” stars Johnny Depp as a pet lizard who accidentally gains his freedom and ends up in a Wild West town. The film is rated for kids. But reporter Rachel Garcia argues that the plotline and jokes may not be appropriate for all ages. [3:20]

March 3, 2011 – Reporter Wan Wong enjoyed the range of styles on DeVotchka’s new record, but she thinks that listeners will probably pick and choose their favorite parts. [2:25]

March 1, 2011 – Alex Ebert’s solo project, “Alexander,” might sound too much like Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. But Radio News Editor Marico Moredo thinks that Ebert still holds his own. [2:43]

February 25, 2011 – In the new crime thriller “Brotherhood,” directed by Will Canon, pledge Adam is faced with the decision of defying his frat brothers or denying his own morals after a fraternity initiation goes all wrong. Reporter Betty Huang says that “Brotherhood” has beautiful cinematography and compelling action, but she’d like to see a more nuanced representation of women. [2:59]

Love hurts even the musicians. Alexandro Hernandez, an ethnomusicology graduate student, was rejected in the mountains of Mexico but found love riding bikes in San Francisco. He spoke to reporter Wan Wong. [3:14]

Long Story Short’s film critic Alex Goodman talks about the perfect movies for Valentine’s Day, and why the tearjerking love story The Notebook is not among his picks. [4:33]

UCLA plans to replace its current Faculty Center with a new hotel and conference facility. Ann Duncan is one of a group of preservationists hoping to save the existing building. Her family also helped found the Faculty Center. But this isn’t a story about revenue or facilities. This is a love story. [2:53]