Alla Kovgan, director and writer of the film “Cunningham,” about the choreographer and dancer Merce Cunningham, is interviewed by host Richard Wolinsky. “Cunningham” takes us from the 1940s to early 1970s in the work and career of Merce Cunningham (1919-2009), with many of his dances recreated in 3D. In this discussion, Alla Kovgan talks about … Continued
We begin the year with inspiring, effective kick butt protection of life, as Caroline welcomes the return of indefatigable, dedicated ally – Diane Wilson, Sea Drift Texas fisher-woman-activist, recently triumphant, “This feels like Justice!” legal victory over Formosa Plastics! “TRLA said the $50 million settlement is the largest in U.S. history involving a private citizen’s … Continued
A conversation with John Skelley (Harry Potter), Yanna McIntosh (Hermoine) and David Abeles (Ron), from the production of J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” a sequel to the Harry Potter books and films, playing in two parts at the Curran in San Francisco, hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Noted playwright Sarah Ruhl, whose latest work “Becky Nurse of Salem” is having its premiere at Berkeley Rep, is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky.
Nick Tosches (1949- October 20, 2019) in conversation with Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff, recorded October 19, 1994, during the tour for his novel “Trinities.” An essayist and novelist who got his start as a music journalist with Creem and Rolling Stone, Nick Tosches also wrote definitive biographies of Jerry Lee Lewis, Dean Martin and Sonny Liston, among others.
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews a new musical adaptation of “Pride & Prejudice” at TheatreWorks Lucie Stern Theater in Palo Alto through January 4, 2020. TheatreWorks website Text of review (audio is slightly different). Jane Austen only wrote six complete books, yet over two centuries since her death, she has become one of the … Continued
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews the 42nd Street Moon production of “Scrooge in Love” starring Jason Graae, at the Gateway in San Francisco through December 22, 2019.
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Groundhog Day: The Musical” directed by Susi Damilano, at San Francisco Playhouse through January 17, 2020.
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “The Tale of Despereaux” at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre through January 5, 2020.
A.E. Van Vogt, born April 26th, 1912, died January 28, 2000 at the age of 87, was a science fiction writer who had his heyday from the mid 1940s through the 1960s. In this rare radio interview from the Probabilities archive, Richard A. Lupoff and Lawrence Davidson talk with Van Vogt about his career and his writing process, recorded on Feb. 23, 1980. Digitized, remastered & re-edited by Richard Wolinsky, December 2019.
