Here's the lineup for today's show:
All pop culture roads lead to San Diego for Comic-Con
(Starts at :45)
The annual pop culture extravaganza draws tens of thousands of movie, TV and comic book fans for screenings, panels and a huge bazaar of merchandise. KPCC's own self-described nerd, Mike Roe, fills us in on this year's highlights.
A sobering documentary about life on L.A.'s Skid Row
(Starts at 7:42)
Alina Skrzeszewska's documentary, "Game Girls," follows a lesbian couple trying to escape life on L.A.'s infamous Skid Row. The film screens at the Outfest film festival.
Why do Russian spies make such great villains?
(Starts at 18:47)
As alleged Russian spy Maria Butina awaits her fate, we take a look at how Russian spies have been depicted on TV and in films.
Guest: film critic Tim Cogshell