First hour: Exploring the cultural impact of concert films
Second hour: NPR's coverage of President Biden on the Middle East
The concert film is trending. This hour, we discuss the buzz surrounding films like Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour,” “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” and the revival of the Talking Heads’ 1984 film, “Stop Making Sense.” How do audiences experience music differently when concerts are on the big screen? What is lost and what is gained? Do concert films make some artists’ work more accessible to audiences they don’t – or can’t – normally reach? We cover it all with our guests:
- Ayette Jordan, executive director of the Little Theatre
- Linda Moroney, filmmaker, educator, and programmer
- Scott Regan, host of “Open Tunings”
- Ryan Yarmel, music director of The Route
Then in our second hour, we turn to NPR at 1 p.m. for coverage from Washington, where President Biden is set to speak about the conflict in the Middle East. Tuesday marks the fourth day of war after Hamas attacked Israel. More than 1,000 people are dead, including at least 11 Americans.
