Kristen Meinzer appears in the following:
The Life & Legacy of Roger Ebert
Thursday, July 03, 2014
A new documentary called "Life Itself" shows renowned film critic and screenwriter Roger Ebert in the last four months of his life. Today Roger's wife Chaz Ebert and director Steve Ja...
The Hot Dog King of Chicago Hangs Up His Hat
Tuesday, July 01, 2014
Dan Pashman travels to Hot Doug's on the eve of its closure to find out what makes this Chicago hot dog joint special. Also: why hot dogs are sandwiches and how they defeated the Nazis.
'Transformers 4,' 'Begin Again,' 'Obvious Child,' and Movie Therapy
Thursday, June 26, 2014
When is a robot fight sequence too violent? Why is Hollywood afraid to depict abortion? Does Hollywood understand the music industry? And would a movie centering on lawn darts be a hit?
Movie Date: New York in the Movies
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Kristen Meinzer talks about some of the movies she thinks best represent New York.
'Obvious Child,' An Abortion Comedy
Friday, June 20, 2014
The abortion plotline exists only on the edge of Hollywood. But "Obvious Child," a new film starring actress Jenny Slate and directed by Gillian Robespierre, tackles the taboo subject...
'Jersey Boys' and the cast of 'Think Like A Man Too'
Friday, June 20, 2014
A silver screen coming-of-age, featuring Clint Eastwood's new film 'Jersey Boys' and an interview with the cast of 'Think Like A Man Too.'
Is the Creator of Stuffed Crust Pizza Sorry?
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Tom Ryan invented the Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust Pizza, as well as McDonald’s McGriddle. We talk to this culinary mad scientist about his innovations and how to best enjoy them.
Loudon Wainwright III on His New Album
Monday, June 16, 2014
Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and actor Loudon Wainwright III discusses his forthcoming album—what he's been calling a “posthumous” collaboration with this father.
'How to Train Your Dragon 2' and '22 Jump Street'
Friday, June 13, 2014
In this week's Movie Date podcast, Rafer and Kristen look at two movies focused on best friends who always have each others' backs: "How to Train Your Dragon 2" and "22 Jump Street." ...
Movie Date: 'The Fault in Our Stars,' 'Edge of Tomorrow,' and Special Guest Gia Coppola
Friday, June 06, 2014
In this week's Movie Date podcast, Rafer and Kristen explore the theme of survival: against aliens and time (in "Edge of Tomorrow"), against cancer and first love (in "The Fault in Ou...
Eat Me Some Peanuts and Cracker Jack
Tuesday, June 03, 2014
Baseball season is in full swing and if you're eating peanuts and Cracker Jack, you should know what you're in for.
Jesse Eisenberg's New Role: An Angry Environmental Terrorist
Friday, May 30, 2014
The actor talks about the challenge of his role in "Night Moves," opening this weekend. It also stars Dakota Fanning and Peter Sarsgaard.
Movie Date: 'Maleficent,' 'A Million Ways to Die in the West,' and Special Guest Clive Owen
Thursday, May 29, 2014
What makes a hero and hero and a villain a villain? And are the two really so different? Rafer and Kristen mull over these questions as they look at this week's big releases: "Malefic...
The Best Summer Documentaries
Thursday, May 29, 2014
New films explore the life of legendary film critic Roger Ebert; the odd-couple legal team that fought California's ban on gay marriage; and the Freedom Summer of 50 years ago.
Movie Date: 'Blended,' 'X-Men: Days of Future Past,' and Special Guest John Ottman
Friday, May 23, 2014
Have we been here before? Because Rafer and Kristen are feeling some serious deja vu. It's all due to the release of the third Sandler-Barrymore romantic comedy ("Blended") and the se...
Don Johnson Goes Back to the '80s
Friday, May 23, 2014
He left his cultural mark on the decade with "Miami Vice." Now he's on the big screen in the new film "Cold in July," an '80s Texas crime story.
The Rise, Fall and Redemption of the Belgian Waffle
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
The woman who brought the Belgian waffle to America says we're doing it wrong.
Movie Date: 'Godzilla,' 'The Immigrant,' 'Million Dollar Arm,' and Special Guest Mark Ciardi
Thursday, May 15, 2014
In this week's Movie Date podcast, Rafer and Kristen look at the theme of immigration on film through three of this week's big releases: "The Immigrant," "Godzilla," and "Million Doll...
Movie Date: 'Neighbors,' 'Moms' Night Out,' 'Chef,' 'Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return'
Friday, May 09, 2014
It's an odd mix of adult humor, faith-based comedy, indie food porn, and animated family fair in this week's Movie Date podcast, as Rafer and Kristen review "Neighbors" (starring Seth...
Today's Highlights | May 09, 2014
Friday, May 09, 2014
Highlights From Today's Show: In Russia, Friday marks the 69th annual Victory Day, a national holiday celebrated all over the country that marks the Soviet's defeat of the Nazis...The...
