Beach Blanket Babylon closes on New Year's Eve, after 45 years in San Francisco. Our third episode brings back the old Question Man format from the San Francisco Chronicle, now called "The Question," asking passersby on a North Beach street corner whether they've heard of Beach Blanket Babylon. From there, Chronicle theater critic Lily Janiak leads a discussion about the future of live theater in S.F.Co-produced by Peter Hartlaub, Lily Janiak and Annie Vainshtein.Music courtesy Beach Blanket Babylon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beach Blanket Babylon closes on New Year's Eve, after 45 years in San Francisco. Our third episode brings back the old Question Man format from the San Francisco Chronicle, now called "The Question," asking passersby on a North Beach street corner whether they've heard of Beach Blanket Babylon. From there, Chronicle theater critic Lily Janiak leads a discussion about the future of live theater in S.F.Co-produced by Peter Hartlaub, Lily Janiak and Annie Vainshtein.Music courtesy Beach Blanket Babylon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Babylon Gone 3: Does SF Still Need Beach Blanket Babylon?

Beach Blanket Babylon closes on New Year's Eve, after 45 years in San Francisco. In the second episode of our Babylon Gone series, we find the longest-tenured employees at Babylon and hear their best stories, including "The show must go on" moments, celebrity guests (Sidney Poitier FTW) and the emotions in the building as the show comes to an end.Co-produced by Peter Hartlaub, Lily Janiak and Annie Vainshtein.Music courtesy Beach Blanket Babylon, plus "Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons), Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beach Blanket Babylon closes on New Year's Eve, after 45 years in San Francisco. In the second episode of our Babylon Gone series, we find the longest-tenured employees at Babylon and hear their best stories, including "The show must go on" moments, celebrity guests (Sidney Poitier FTW) and the emotions in the building as the show comes to an end.Co-produced by Peter Hartlaub, Lily Janiak and Annie Vainshtein.Music courtesy Beach Blanket Babylon, plus "Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://Incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Incompetech.com</a>. <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Licensed under Creative Commons</a>), Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Babylon Gone 2: "Let No Stranger Wait Outside Your Door"

Beach Blanket Babylon closes on New Year's Eve, after 45 years in San Francisco. The first episode of our Babylon Gone series profiles Tim Santry, the show's longtime wigmaster. Santry grew up the son of farmers and, like many in Babylon, found a home in the quirky San Francisco musical review.Co-produced by Peter Hartlaub, Lily Janiak and Annie Vainshtein.Music courtesy Beach Blanket Babylon, "Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons), "Searching for the Missing Piece" by Sir Cubworth and bell ringing by Byron Cobb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beach Blanket Babylon closes on New Year's Eve, after 45 years in San Francisco. The first episode of our Babylon Gone series profiles Tim Santry, the show's longtime wigmaster. Santry grew up the son of farmers and, like many in Babylon, found a home in the quirky San Francisco musical review.Co-produced by Peter Hartlaub, Lily Janiak and Annie Vainshtein.Music courtesy Beach Blanket Babylon, "Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://Incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Incompetech.com</a>. <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Licensed under Creative Commons</a>), "Searching for the Missing Piece" by Sir Cubworth and bell ringing by Byron Cobb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Babylon Gone 1: The Wigmaster

The Datebook podcast returns for Season 2 with Babylon Gone, a three-part series looking into the end of Beach Blanket Babylon and the future of live theater in San Francisco. Produced by Peter Hartlaub, Annie Vainshtein and Lily Janiak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Datebook podcast returns for Season 2 with Babylon Gone, a three-part series looking into the end of Beach Blanket Babylon and the future of live theater in San Francisco. Produced by Peter Hartlaub, Annie Vainshtein and Lily Janiak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Trailer: Babylon Gone, a new series from Datebook podcast

Mick LaSalle

Episode 70 of the Datebook Podcast is Movies with Mick LaSalle, breaking down new films 'The Irishman," 'Ford v Ferrari,' 'The Report' and more. San Francisco Chronicle movie critic LaSalle applauds co-host Leba Hertz for being able to figure out twists in movies with the barest information. (Even as she sort-of spoils "The Good Liar." And the critics get a visit from superfan Juzo Greenwood.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is 'Midnight Special' by E's Jammy Jams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 70 of the Datebook Podcast is Movies with Mick LaSalle, breaking down new films 'The Irishman," 'Ford v Ferrari,' 'The Report' and more. San Francisco Chronicle movie critic LaSalle applauds co-host Leba Hertz for being able to figure out twists in movies with the barest information. (Even as she sort-of spoils "The Good Liar." And the critics get a visit from superfan Juzo Greenwood.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is 'Midnight Special' by E's Jammy Jams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Movie with Mick LaSalle: On 'The Irishman,' 'Ford v Ferrari' and spoiler talk with Leba

Lily Janiak

Daniel Rudman

Theater critic Lily Janiak talks with Daniel Rudman, who was an up-and-coming local playwright in the 1980s  until a construction accident left him bedridden for the next three decades. Now, thanks to a medical miracle, he’s semi-mobile again — and he’s back into playwriting.Produced by Lily Janiak. Music by Steven Boyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theater critic Lily Janiak talks with Daniel Rudman, who was an up-and-coming local playwright in the 1980s  until a construction accident left him bedridden for the next three decades. Now, thanks to a medical miracle, he’s semi-mobile again — and he’s back into playwriting.Produced by Lily Janiak. Music by Steven Boyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Theater with Lily Janiak — Bedridden for decades, Daniel Rudman returns to theater

Eddie Murphy

In the latest Movies with Mick LaSalle, Chronicle movie critic LaSalle and ex-editor Leba Hertz talk about Eddie Murphy, "Dolemite is My Name," "Roy Cohn," "Jojo Rabbit" and other new movies.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest Movies with Mick LaSalle, Chronicle movie critic LaSalle and ex-editor Leba Hertz talk about Eddie Murphy, "Dolemite is My Name," "Roy Cohn," "Jojo Rabbit" and other new movies. Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Movies with Mick LaSalle: On Eddie Murphy, "Dolemite" and "Jojo Rabbit"

Marc Huestis

Episode 67 of Datebook podcast is a conversation between Arts and Entertainment columnist Tony Bravo and filmmaker Marc Huestis. The director of "Whatever Happened to Susan Jane," known for his raucous live shows at Castro Theatre, earlier this year published "The Impresario of Castro Street: An Intimate Showbiz Memoir." Bravo and Huestis talk about some career highlights, dish on a few stars and share other memories.Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 67 of Datebook podcast is a conversation between Arts and Entertainment columnist Tony Bravo and filmmaker Marc Huestis. The director of "Whatever Happened to Susan Jane," known for his raucous live shows at Castro Theatre, earlier this year published <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Impresario-Castro-Street-Intimate-Showbiz/dp/1733735216" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"The Impresario of Castro Street: An Intimate Showbiz Memoir."</a> Bravo and Huestis talk about some career highlights, dish on a few stars and share other memories.Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Marc Huestis interview — Castro impresario on S.F. and movies

Episode 66 of Datebook podcast is an interview with Robert Pattinson. Chronicle A&amp;E reporter Tony Bravo spoke with Pattinson at the Mill Valley Film Festival. They talk about his role in the new movie "The Lighthouse," his 2007 "Twilight" publicity appearance at a Stonestown Hot Topic, which was swarmed by fans (including one with a broken nose) and thoughts on taking over as the new Batman.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 66 of Datebook podcast is an interview with Robert Pattinson. Chronicle A&amp;E reporter Tony Bravo spoke with Pattinson at the Mill Valley Film Festival. They talk about his role in the new movie "The Lighthouse," his 2007 "Twilight" publicity appearance at a Stonestown Hot Topic, which was swarmed by fans (including one with a broken nose) and thoughts on taking over as the new Batman.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Robert Pattinson interview — on "The Lighthouse," and a near-riot at the Stonestown Hot Topic

In the latest Movies with Mick LaSalle, the Chronicle's movie critic Mick LaSalle is back with a report from the Venice Film Festival and joined by Leba Hertz.. They talk about highlights from Venice, Renee Zellweger's performance in "Judy," the highs and lows of "Joker" and some early thoughts about the 2019 Academy Awards race.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest Movies with Mick LaSalle, the Chronicle's movie critic Mick LaSalle is back with a report from the Venice Film Festival and joined by Leba Hertz.. They talk about highlights from Venice, Renee Zellweger's performance in "Judy," the highs and lows of "Joker" and some early thoughts about the 2019 Academy Awards race.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Movies with Mick LaSalle: On "Joker," "Judy" and the Venice Film Festival

A Bay Area entertainment podcast created by the San Francisco Chronicle Datebook section — with interviews and discussions related to current news and features. Hosted by the critics, editors and reporters of Datebook, who interview celebrities and newsmakers, recap and preview big events and break down the latest Bay Area entertainment news.

Lol this white lady tried to say Pete Seeger is the precursor to rap. White people can’t even let black people have rap anymore. Leba you’re a trip. This podcast is “almost ok”

Pete Seeger is The Godfather of rap

Leba and Mick make a great duo!

Datebook

Alice Kahn

Jerry Garcia

Episode 58 of Datebook podcast is a 1984 interview between journalist Alice Kahn and Grateful Dead member Jerry Garcia. Reporter Kevin L. Jones wrote a story about the previously unpublished interview for the Chronicle. Garcia talks about his life in the Bay Area, the popularity of the Grateful Dead and how he wants to be remembered.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 58 of Datebook podcast is a 1984 interview between journalist Alice Kahn and Grateful Dead member Jerry Garcia. Reporter Kevin L. Jones wrote a story about the previously unpublished interview for the Chronicle. Garcia talks about his life in the Bay Area, the popularity of the Grateful Dead and how he wants to be remembered.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Alice Kahn's Lost Jerry Garcia Interview

Nahnatchka Khan

With the May 31 Netflix release of "Always Be My Maybe" starring Randall Park and San Francisco native Ali Wong, San Francisco Chronicle senior digital A&amp;E editor Mariecar Mendoza interviews Park and the movie's director Nahnatchka Khan. They talk about filming in San Francisco, a certain high-profile cameo (light spoilers in this episode) and Asian representation in movies and television.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the May 31 Netflix release of "Always Be My Maybe" starring Randall Park and San Francisco native Ali Wong, San Francisco Chronicle senior digital A&amp;E editor Mariecar Mendoza interviews Park and the movie's director Nahnatchka Khan. They talk about filming in San Francisco, a certain high-profile cameo (light spoilers in this episode) and Asian representation in movies and television.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

"Always Be My Maybe" star Randall Park and director Nahnatchka Khan

Armistead Maupin

Episode 35 of Datebook podcast is an interview with "Tales of the City" author Armistead Maupin, returning to the San Francisco Chronicle to Style reporter Tony Bravo and Maupin's former People section colleague Ruthe Stein. Maupin talks about the beginnings of the "Tales" column, what it was like being a gay man in the newsroom and his thoughts about the new Netflix "Tales of the City" continuation which debuts later in 2019. This Datebook podcast is for mature audiences.This episode produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart's Symphony 40 in G Minor by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 35 of Datebook podcast is an interview with "Tales of the City" author Armistead Maupin, returning to the San Francisco Chronicle to Style reporter Tony Bravo and Maupin's former People section colleague Ruthe Stein. Maupin talks about the beginnings of the "Tales" column, what it was like being a gay man in the newsroom and his thoughts about the new Netflix "Tales of the City" continuation which debuts later in 2019. This Datebook podcast is for mature audiences.This episode produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart's Symphony 40 in G Minor by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Armistead Maupin interview — "Tales of the City" author drops by his old Chronicle home

Quentin Tarantino

Today's Movies with Mick LaSalle episode of the Datebook podcast focuses on Quentin Tarantino's new film "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood," a movie LaSalle says is the best of the year so far. Mick LaSalle is joined by senior arts &amp; entertainment editor Rob Morast. They talk about the lesser Tarantino films, and LaSalle talks about meeting the director.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Movies with Mick LaSalle episode of the Datebook podcast focuses on Quentin Tarantino's new film "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood," a movie LaSalle says is the best of the year so far. Mick LaSalle is joined by senior arts &amp; entertainment editor Rob Morast. They talk about the lesser Tarantino films, and LaSalle talks about meeting the director.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Movies with Mick LaSalle: "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and Quentin Tarantino

The latest Datebook podcast is an interview with legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Host Joshua Kosman spoke with Ma by phone about playing Bach on his current tour, the relation between culture and politics and economics, and how 62-year-old Ma feels about playing well-known pieces over and over. Producer is Fernando Diaz and Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart’s Symphony 40 in G minor by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest Datebook podcast is an interview with legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Host Joshua Kosman spoke with Ma by phone about playing Bach on his current tour, the relation between culture and politics and economics, and how 62-year-old Ma feels about playing well-known pieces over and over. Producer is Fernando Diaz and Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart’s Symphony 40 in G minor by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Yo-Yo Ma interview

Caleb Cabrera

In Episode 27 of Datebook podcast, theater critic Lily Janiak interviews local actor and pedicab driver Caleb Cabrera as part of The Artist's Life series, a recurring feature that spotlights the talent who help make up the rich tapestry of the Bay Area’s cultural life. We talk about his recent role in Shotgun Players' "Women Laughing Alone with Salad," his upcoming role in Crowded Fire's "Transfers" and what it's like to shuttle tourists and baseball fans around the Embarcadero on three wheels.Produced by Lily Janiak. Music by Steven Boyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 27 of Datebook podcast, theater critic Lily Janiak interviews local actor and pedicab driver Caleb Cabrera as part of The Artist's Life series, a recurring feature that spotlights the talent who help make up the rich tapestry of the Bay Area’s cultural life. We talk about his recent role in Shotgun Players' "Women Laughing Alone with Salad," his upcoming role in Crowded Fire's "Transfers" and what it's like to shuttle tourists and baseball fans around the Embarcadero on three wheels.Produced by Lily Janiak. Music by Steven Boyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Theater with Lily Janiak: Actor Caleb Cabrera

T.C. Boyle

Chronicle deputy managing editor Kitty Morgan sits down with author T.C. Boyle to talk about his latest acid-infused book, “Outside Looking In,” his own past battle with drugs, the fires near his Montecito home, cats and living in California.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chronicle deputy managing editor Kitty Morgan sits down with author T.C. Boyle to talk about his latest acid-infused book, “Outside Looking In,” his own past battle with drugs, the fires near his Montecito home, cats and living in California.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

T.C. Boyle interview — California Author on Fires, Drugs and "Outside Looking In"

The latest Movies with Mick LaSalle covers some movies of the present and future, including "Toy Story 4," the Beatles music-themed "Yesterday" and "Spider-Man: Far From Home." LaSalle is joined by Leba Hertz, and goes on a few fun tangents, including talk about the Roxie theater.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest Movies with Mick LaSalle covers some movies of the present and future, including "Toy Story 4," the Beatles music-themed "Yesterday" and "Spider-Man: Far From Home." LaSalle is joined by Leba Hertz, and goes on a few fun tangents, including talk about the Roxie theater.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Movies with Mick LaSalle: "Yesterday," "Spider-Man" and some love for the Roxie

Brit Marling

Zal Batmanglij

Episode 34 of Datebook podcast is an interview with Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij, co-creators of "The OA Part II." Marling is the series star and co-wrote the show. Batmanglij co-wrote and directed most episodes. They talk about why they came to San Francisco, how their research and experiences in the city influenced the script and how their favorite San Francisco movie inspired the new Netflix show.This episode produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart's Symphony 40 in G Minor by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 34 of Datebook podcast is an interview with Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij, co-creators of "The OA Part II." Marling is the series star and co-wrote the show. Batmanglij co-wrote and directed most episodes. They talk about why they came to San Francisco, how their research and experiences in the city influenced the script and how their favorite San Francisco movie inspired the new Netflix show.This episode produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart's Symphony 40 in G Minor by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij interview — The OA Part II in San Francisco

Tony Bravo

Mariecar Mendoza

Otis Taylor

Episode 28 of Datebook podcast is a live recording of the Feb. 20, 2019, Datebook Talks Oscars event, featuring an Oscars rundown with San Francisco movie critic Mick LaSalle, Style reporter Tony Bravo, East Bay columnist Otis Taylor Jr. and senior digital A&amp;E editor Mariecar Mendoza. The group talks about the upcoming Academy Awards, Oscars of the past, fashion, the no-host awards show coming up on Feb. 24, 2019 and how The Chronicle covers the Academy Awards. Produced by King Kaufman and Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart's Symphony 40 in G Minor by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 28 of Datebook podcast is a live recording of the Feb. 20, 2019, Datebook Talks Oscars event, featuring an Oscars rundown with San Francisco movie critic Mick LaSalle, Style reporter Tony Bravo, East Bay columnist Otis Taylor Jr. and senior digital A&amp;E editor Mariecar Mendoza. The group talks about the upcoming Academy Awards, Oscars of the past, fashion, the no-host awards show coming up on Feb. 24, 2019 and how The Chronicle covers the Academy Awards. Produced by King Kaufman and Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart's Symphony 40 in G Minor by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Datebook Talks Oscars - Academy Awards Conversation with Mick LaSalle, Tony Bravo, Otis Taylor Jr. and Mariecar Mendoza

John C. Reilly

In Episode 22 of "Datebook" podcast, Chronicle pop culture critic Peter Hartlaub interviews actor John C. Reilly about his role in "Stan &amp; Ollie," the new biopic about comedians Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Reilly talks about the difficulty and responsibility taking on the role of Hardy, who is on his final tour near the end of his life in the film. Reilly also talks about the research involved - which still continues even as the movie is about to be released on Jan. 11, 2019.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart's Symphony 40 in G Minor by Blue Dot Sessions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 22 of "Datebook" podcast, Chronicle pop culture critic Peter Hartlaub interviews actor John C. Reilly about his role in "Stan &amp; Ollie," the new biopic about comedians Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Reilly talks about the difficulty and responsibility taking on the role of Hardy, who is on his final tour near the end of his life in the film. Reilly also talks about the research involved - which still continues even as the movie is about to be released on Jan. 11, 2019.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart's Symphony 40 in G Minor by Blue Dot Sessions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

John C. Reilly interview - "Stan & Ollie"

Chronicle wine writer Esther Mobley and Style reporter Tony Bravo join host Peter Hartlaub to talk about the new Netflix movie "Wine Country," filmed in Napa Valley, starring and directed by Amy Poehler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chronicle wine writer Esther Mobley and Style reporter Tony Bravo join host Peter Hartlaub to talk about the new Netflix movie "Wine Country," filmed in Napa Valley, starring and directed by Amy Poehler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

"Wine Country" — Breaking Down the Napa Valley-Based Netflix Movie

Joshua Kosman

In this flashback episode of "Datebook" podcast, Joshua Kosman and Lily Janiak join host Peter Hartlaub to talk about when critics get surprised, and how it fuels their work. Janiak talks about a presentation of "Our Town," Hartlaub recalls a Snoop Dogg concert that went from routine to unforgettable and Joshua Kosman recalls some classical music surprises - and talks about a recent pleasant surprise at the S.F. Symphony.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this flashback episode of "Datebook" podcast, Joshua Kosman and Lily Janiak join host Peter Hartlaub to talk about when critics get surprised, and how it fuels their work. Janiak talks about a presentation of "Our Town," Hartlaub recalls a Snoop Dogg concert that went from routine to unforgettable and Joshua Kosman recalls some classical music surprises - and talks about a recent pleasant surprise at the S.F. Symphony.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

When Critics Get Surprised, with Lily Janiak and Joshua Kosman

Emma Thompson

In the latest Movies with Mick LaSalle, LaSalle and Leba Hertz cover new movies including "Late Night," "5B" and "Men in Black: International," and last week's "Dark Phoenix." Mick also talks more about Elton John, and response to his personal Elton John column and "Rocketman" review.  Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest Movies with Mick LaSalle, LaSalle and Leba Hertz cover new movies including "Late Night," "5B" and "Men in Black: International," and last week's "Dark Phoenix." Mick also talks more about Elton John, and response to his personal Elton John column and "Rocketman" review.  Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Movies with Mick LaSalle: Emma Thompson, Dark Phoenix and more on Elton John

The San Francisco Chronicle on June 20 will publish its first Summer Fun Issue. In this week's Datebook podcast, host Peter Hartlaub is joined by senior digital A&amp;E editor Mariecar Mendoza and pop music critic Aidin Vaziri to talk about some entertaining, unusual and often inexpensive things to do in the Bay Area between June and August.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The San Francisco Chronicle on June 20 will publish its first Summer Fun Issue. In this week's Datebook podcast, host Peter Hartlaub is joined by senior digital A&amp;E editor Mariecar Mendoza and pop music critic Aidin Vaziri to talk about some entertaining, unusual and often inexpensive things to do in the Bay Area between June and August.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Introducing the Summer Fun Issue; Chronicle tips for things to do

Komal Shah

Episode 30 of the Datebook podcast is a conversation between San Francisco Chronicle art critic Charles Desmarais and Bay Area art collector Komal Shah, who along with her husband Gaurav Garg is presenting the Artists on the Future series at Stanford.The first event in the Komal Shah and Gaurav Garg Artist Conversation Series is set for Monday, March 4 at the CEMEX Auditorium, and features artist Dana Schutz in conversation with Hamza Walker. Admission is free but registration is required. Register here.This episode produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart's Symphony 40 in G Minor by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 30 of the Datebook podcast is a conversation between San Francisco Chronicle art critic Charles Desmarais and Bay Area art collector Komal Shah, who along with her husband Gaurav Garg is presenting the Artists on the Future series at Stanford.<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artists-on-the-future-the-komal-shah-and-gaurav-garg-artist-conversation-series-tickets-55428752892" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The first event</a> in the Komal Shah and Gaurav Garg Artist Conversation Series is set for Monday, March 4 at the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Stanford+University+CEMEX+Auditorium/@37.4286576,-122.1630388,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xe42d19818bac748b?ved=2ahUKEwjk1aDzmKXgAhUmrVQKHctLA0kQ_BIwD3oECAYQCA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CEMEX Auditorium</a>, and features artist Dana Schutz in conversation with Hamza Walker. Admission is free but registration is required. <a href="https://arts.stanford.edu/office-of-the-vice-president-for-the-arts/artists-on-the-future/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Register here.</a>This episode produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart's Symphony 40 in G Minor by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Komal Shah Interview — Art Collection and the New Stanford Artist Conversation Series

Episode 36 of Datebook podcast is Movies with Mick LaSalle, starting with a discussion about "Shazam" and superhero movies, and other new films including "Dumbo," "The Public" and "The Invisibles." LaSalle and his co-host Leba Hertz also make a few detours, talking about baseball movies, the Federalist Papers and the general lousiness of Johnny Depp. This episode produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart's Symphony 40 in G Minor by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 36 of Datebook podcast is Movies with Mick LaSalle, starting with a discussion about "Shazam" and superhero movies, and other new films including "Dumbo," "The Public" and "The Invisibles." LaSalle and his co-host Leba Hertz also make a few detours, talking about baseball movies, the Federalist Papers and the general lousiness of Johnny Depp. This episode produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is Mozart's Symphony 40 in G Minor by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Movies with Mick LaSalle: "Shazam," Superhero Movies and a Detour into the Federalist Papers

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