On today's show: Lea Thompson didn’t always like the way women were depicted in movies. So she directed a female-positive feature — written by and starring her daughter; mixed news for people who work in Hollywood; Jeff Tomsic, director of the buddy comedy, "Tag."See full episode >
Hedy Lamarr's life story defies comparison. Described as both the Angelina Jolie and the Kim Kardashian of the 1940s, she was also a brilliant inventor.
The pop diva was silenced when the 1979 Islamic Revolution began. But for the past 18 years, she's been allowed to tour, including a recent rapturous show at the Hollywood Bowl.
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The playwright realized his story called for music, so he recruited composer Jeanine Tesori for the show that imagines China as the leading world power after the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
The Oscar-nominated actor and filmmaker discusses the complicated world of independent film and his upcoming movies: "First Reformed," "Blaze" and "Juliet, Naked."
"I'm Sorry" creator and star Andrea Savage offers a refreshing and honest look at modern-day motherhood with a mom whose sense of humor borders on inappropriate.
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Filmmakers Smitri Mundhra and Jennifer Tiexera take a fresh look at the tradition in this new documentary, along with how, above all else, it's about family.
Playwright Tanya Saracho went from a job as the "diversity hire" on "Devious Maids," to finding her voice on "Loving," to creating her own show "Vida" for Starz.
Elyssa Dudley and Marialexa Kavanaugh | The Frame®|
The documentary "RBG" shows Ruth Bader Ginsburg's history fighting gender discrimination both in her personal life and as a lawyer before joining the Supreme Court.
New accusations against R. Kelly for alleged sexual abuse are the latest in a long history. One music reporter shares what he's learned investigating the singer for nearly two decades.
The British actor stars as the leader of child soldiers in the West African civil war that is the first feature release from Netflix. Elba talks about how he taught non-actors to become professionals on set, and his personal connection to the film.
