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Midday Movies reacts to the 98th Oscar nominations
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KPBS Midday EditionWe hear from local artists about how they have rebuilt since their spaces were flooded two years ago. Then, Oscar nominations are out! Our Midday Movies critics share their reactions to the biggest surprises — and the biggest snubs. -
Elizabeth "Ely" Rosales Aguilar, of Raíz Chocolate, runs a small-scale chocolate operation from her San Diego home, crafting rich Mexican chocolate bars and spiced drinking chocolates inspired by centuries-old recipes. California's cottage food laws helped her turn her passion into a thriving business rooted in cultural tradition.
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Director Bi Gan, known for his films Kaili Blues and Long Day's Journey Into Night, sets his latest film in a world where people can live forever, unless they dream. -
There are a lot of films and we are here to help! We've assembled details and coverage for the 14 films nominated in six major categories — all in one place.
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Rick Fröberg, who died in 2023, found national acclaim with his bands Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes and Obits. A new book, "Plenty for All," explores a prolific side of Fröberg not everyone saw: his visual art. -
This weekend in the arts in San Diego: A study of San Diego abstract art; ballet films at San Diego Museum of Art; Project [BLANK]'s immersive speaker art; Julianna Zachariou's album release; reproductive justice theater and more.
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In a not-too-distant future, an artificial intelligence entity determines the fate of the accused in Mercy, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson. -
Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" makes Oscar history with a record 16 nominations.
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The Yale Whiffenpoofs stopped in San Diego during their winter tour, giving two local members a chance to perform for a hometown audience. -
This week, we've finally received an infusion of fresh blood in the form of a brand-new album and a brand-new song — by two different artists, no less! — debuting at No. 1.
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Cheers erupted from a street-level crowd as Alex Honnold reached the top of the spire of the 508-meter (1,667-foot) tower, about 90 minutes after he started. -
Lawsuits and Trump administration policy changes are targeting trans athletes, bans on outing by school staff and health care. Some California policies are in jeopardy. -
The two friends reconnect on Don't Be Dumb, Rocky's first album in eight years — and inadvertently demonstrate how much they've diverged as artists. -
Sinners landed a record number of nods, while Avatar: Fire and Ash and Wicked: For Good fell short of their franchise predecessors.
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