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Bay vs. LA
This last Thursday bore witness to the Bridge Dance League's "Bay vs. LA" Spring Break dance battle in Oakland, CA. Youth Radio was there to bring you the sizzle.
by Nate Hadden
Best Dance Crew
Now in it's sixth season, American Idol is still among the top ten most watched shows in TV. But Idol judge Randy Jackson has created another talent competition that debuted on MTV this season. It's called America's Best Dance Crew, and tonight's season finale will determine which team gets that title. Youth Radio's Brandon McFarland, Ayesha Walker, Susana Vuong, and Denise Tejada got together to break down why they're such big fans of the show.
by Youth Radio
The Wire
The Wire has received critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of urban life and uncommonly deep exploration of sociological themes, and has been named the best show on television by several magazines and newspapers. Youth Radio’s Orlando Campbell explains why the Baltimore-based drama, whose series finale airs this Sunday, has relevance to his childhood in San Francisco. (March 7th on NPR Day to Day)
by Orlando Campbell
The Game is the New Music Studio
At the Game Developers’ Conference in San Francisco, plenty of panels spotlight the musical scores and soundtracks so vital to any game’s success. But the worlds of music and gaming are merging in other ways, and not just through blockbuster games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero, which allow amateurs to feel like musicians. Youth Radio’s Brandon McFarland meets Amp Live, tackles Rock Band, and explores the rapidly eroding line between games and music.
by Brandon McFarland
Writer's Strike Ends
Members of the Writer’s Guild of America are starting to go back to work today as writers and producers (showrunners) of some of your favorite TV shows return to their offices. In Coconut Creek, Florida Monarch High student Zach Scalzo has been thinking long and hard about the strike and wanted to get one last word in before the boob tube gets back to its mesmeric ways. He’s found that the strike has allowed him to get back to the basics, entertainment wise.
by Zach Scalzo
Mismatching is the New Matching
Youth Radio's King Anyi Howell talks about a new fashon trend that is becoming more and more popular for teens.
by King Anyi Howell
Shakira Then and Now
Lizbeth, a senior at Roosevelt High School, feels like female music artists change their style in clothes, their "look", and even the themes of their songs as they become more popular.
by Lizbeth Ayala
Jacob Latimore Interview
Youth Radio's Ayesha Walker interviews singer, dancer, and performer Jacob Latimore and finds out what its like to be a "Superstar".
by Ayesha Walker
 Youth Radio Honors the Jensen Family
The Jensen family, through the Jenesis group, has provided critical support to Youth Radio allowing us to increase opportunities for young people. The Jensens provided a leadership gift and a program related investment that allowed Youth Radio to transition to a state-of-the-art facility and be a part of Oakland’s revitalization."
Will I Am CD Review
Youth Radio reporter and up and coming music producer Brandon McFarland gives you a preview from Will.I.Am.’s solo album, "Songs About Girls".
by Brandon McFarland
Muggle Struggle
"People with blond hair and blue eyes seemed as exotic to me as the fire-breathing dragons in Harry’s world."
by Ankitha Bharadwaj
There's Nothing Hotter Than Harry Potter!
Two Potter enthusiasts, Alana Germany and Caitlin Grey, discuss their excitement for the Harry-filled summer.
by Alana Germany and Caitlin Grey
Transformers: Review
"I was thirsty for some Transformer action, and my thirst was thoroughly quenched. For all you Transformer geeks out there who have to see it with the rest of the 4th of July crowd -- sucks for you."
by Brandon McFarland
Grape Drink
"Just because Sunny D has vitamins doesn’t mean they get to be so high and mighty. This kind of “Swift Boat” mudslinging does nothing to raise the level of fruity beverage discourse in America."
by Nico Savidge
Nighmare on Gilman St.
"At the Gilman, for us, it’s all about the music and the community..."
by Jake Sperling
Don Imus Aftermath
"At the end of the day it is still white men such as Imus who are controlling what the world sees of black people."
by Patrick Johnson
The End of Mixtapes?
"I mean, mix tapes is hot. Period. It’s easier to get on a mixtape than it is to get on your own album."
by King Anyi Howell
Youth Radio Talks to Baby Boy tha Prince
"I always wanted to do different music. We got bounce music in New Orleans that's been hot forever. Imma' be the first artist to expose that to the world..."
by Youth Radio
Anna Nicole Overload
"It's infuriating how major world events seem less important than Anna Nicole Smith's death."
by Ankitha Bharadwaj
Dreamgirls: A Review
"Usually I’m not really interested in musicals, but I thought this movie was excellent."
by Nialah Charles
Jay Dee Tribute
"Jaylib’s 'The Red' is some super soulful junk..."
by Youth Radio
Press Play
"...If I see my parents checking out the new, multi-functional iPhone, I’ll give them one stern warning: 'Step away from the gizmo."
by Nico Savidge
Breaking!
"As I got better at breaking, I did it more because I wanted to and less because of what I wanted others to see in me."
by Susana Vuong
Stay In The Booth
"There are way too many other rappers who leave me with no choice than to turn off my DVD player and read a book."
by Quincy Mosby
Survivor
"If they kept the race-based teams separate, viewers may have seen that race isn’t always 'black and white.'"
by Jordan Monroe
Promiscuous
"Dudes is gettin' straight to the point. They just be like, 'Yo, when you gonna' have sex with me?'"
by Youth Radio
Bringing Back Garage Sound
"Our sound can be described by my three biggest rock alternative music influences – Weezer, Green Day, and Ben Folds Five. Most of the songs have a lyrical sincerity and confessional style..."
by Joe Oliver
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
"While the movie had its hilarious moments, the overall product disappointed me."
by Alex Espinoza
Crazy
"Sounds like the music video would be on some field of tall grass runnin thru it wild flowers."
by King Anyi Howell
Getting Behind the Wheel
"There are only 102 days, 9 hours, 27 minutes and...18 seconds until I can drive."
by Nico Savidge
Click
"When I first heard of the movie Click, the plot sounded way too predictable [...but...] it taught me to pay attention to the good things in life before you miss them all."
by Arian Faye-Gutierrez
Dance Audition
"I guess what it boils down to is that I’m having difficulty accepting the fact I’m that good a dancer."
by Jazmin Livingston
Boondocks
"When we tune in, we know we can count on a great mix of political humor and current events."
by Nico Savidge
Review: Arctic Monkeys – “Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not”
The Beatles and The Rolling Stones have conquered the U.S., more recently the U.K. has given us great acts like Coldplay and Franz Ferdinand, but will the Arctic Monkeys have the same success? Youth Radio’s Alex Gabriel Espinoza says, “Something tells me that the future looks bright for these guys from across the pond.”
Bay Area Recognition
"Yet I can not help to wonder how these new Southern artists are featured on 106th and Park and TRL and are even played on our radio stations!"
by Brittney Mestre
Review: The Strokes “First Impressions of Earth”
The Strokes released their much anticipated third major album on their label RCA. The New York alt. rockers are trying to rebound after their sophomore album sales slump. Nico Savdige thinks that, “the arrangements of diverse sounds help make the Strokes different from a lot of bands out there”.
Review: Beck "Guerolito"
With labels mates like Eminem, Dr. Dre, and The Game, Interscope's Beck is definitely an artist that stands out on his own record label. Ankitha Baradwaj reviews the “remix album” to the “Guero”, quaintly entitled, “Guerolito”.
Frank Langella on Acting, McCarthy and Making the Movie
In October 2005, Youth Radio received a second Edward R. Murrow Award for Reflections on Return from War: Youth Voices from the Radio Television News Directors Association (RTNDA). While attending the ceremony, Youth Radio met Frank Langella who plays Edward R. Murrow‘s boss and CBS head, William Paley, in the recent movie Good Night, Good Luck. Youth Radio’s Nishat Kurwa had a chance to interview Mr. Langella and they discussed growing up in the McCarthy era, working on the movie and acting advice for young people.
Harry Potter: Goblet of Fire
"Harry Potter seems to be following in the footsteps of a typical Hollywood trend– sex and violence."
by Katie Soo
Juicy J from Three 6 Mafia
Based out in Memphis, Tennessee, rap trio Three 6 Mafia was one of the first groups to bring "crunk" music to the commercial scene with hits like "Sippin' on Some Syrup" and "Tear Da Club Up" Out with their latest album, "Known Unknowns," featuring the new single "Stay Fly" with Eightball & MJG and Young Buck, member Juicy J sat down with Youth Radio's Anyi-Malik Howell to talk beef, gold grills and Hurricane Katrina.
Clyde Carson of The Team
Youth Radio's Denise Tejada interviews Clyde Carson, of the rap group "The Team."
The Rise of a Soldier
"A player’s score, or 'after action report,' depends on things like leadership, stealth, and honor."
by Trevor Garner
Death Cab for Cutie Review
"The experience was more transcendental than transatlantic, with lead singer Ben Gibbard’s voice echoing with pain, without leaving me depressed."
by Rachel Krantz
Reintroducing The Dukes of Hazzard
"Enjoy the movie for what it is... a fair attempt at bringing back the Dukes of Hazzard, with a modern-day twist."
by Gabriel Long
The Spirit of Capoeira
"I credit capoeira – and the people in my group – with helping me transition out of a rough time in my life when I was in Hawaii."
by Emily Schmookler
The Infamous Times: The Original 50 Cent
"Is it possible to live as wild as 50 Cent the rapper talks about living without dying in the manner of the gangster 50 Cent?"
by Reco Daste
Tribute to Selena
"Selena may no longer be alive, but she still lives in the heart of millions."
by Genysys Sanchez
The Queen's Beauty Shop
"This movie was very exciting to watch because it features so many famous entertainers from the industry."
By Janee Wafer
The Ring 2
"This movie was way better than the first Ring...It was scarier and even a little funny."
By Nakkaila Emerald Hayes
Her Majesty
"The Queen eventually announces that she will be coming to Elizabeth’s town, and everybody, including Elizabeth, prepare busily for the Queen’s arrival."
By Ashley Jones
Motorcycle Diaries
"A lot of people who wear the Che t-shirt today don't really know what he was about."
By Genesys Sanchez
Fade To Black
"Paramount Classics’ Fade To Black is a new feature film that combines both documentary and concert film of Sean "Jay-Z" Carter. Youth Radio's Gerald Ward II believes this film marks Jay-Z's success as the Greatest MC of All Time. He says, "up to this point the most successful MC ever, without a doubt, is Young Hov!."
By Gerald Ward II
Racer Fast Taxi Hits Theaters
"Tim Story's latest action adventure starring Jimmy Fallon, Queen Latifah and Gisele Bündchen hit theaters nationwide. Youth Radio's DeSean Robinson Walker went to the premiere of Taxi and says, "if you’re a person who enjoys beautiful girls and thrives on action, you will enjoy movie."
By DeSean Robinson Walker
Review: Dig!
"Dig!, the new feature-length documentary by Ondi Timoner, chronicles the trials and tribulations of two rock bands. Youth Radio's Ursula Mehl says, "the audience gets a unique perspective as to just how hard it really is to make it in the music business."
By Ursula Mehl
Review: Wicker Park
"A thriller that thrills, but does little to nothing to stand out from the crowd."
By Chelsea Vargas
Mean Creek
Youth Radio's Dennis Penate interviews Jacob Estes, writer and director of the new independent film, Mean Creek.
An Analysis of Exorcist: The Beginning
"I believe this film offers a really good message: 'No matter what problems you are surrounded with, you shouldn’t lose your faith in God."
By Janee Wafer and Denise Tejada
Review: Code 46
"It's supposed to be a love story with a science-fiction twist, but really, it fails at both."
By Ursula Mehl
The Bourne Supremacy
"Although The Bourne Supremacy suffers from unnecessary earthquake visuals, the storyline remains exciting as ever."
By Ricky Zhang
Foxx, Cruise Hit Theaters
"If you love action, you will love this movie, because Collateral will keep you on the edge of your seat."
By Janee Wafer
Braff’s Garden State
"Garden State is hilarious in a refreshing way, by not relying on sarcasm or bathroom humor for laughs."
By Chelsea Vargas
Review: Little Black Book
"This movie works hard to cram in every romantic comedy cliché imagineable, often for no apparent reason, while simultaneously trying to project the image of being a dark comedy."
By Reina Gonzales
Review: A Home at the End of the World
"The movie re-examines the idea of family and what it means to be part of one."
By Ursula Mehl
New Twist to an Old Classic: A Cinderella Story
"It managed to be no more or less predictable or clichéd than any other teen flick."
By Chelsea Vargas
Review: I, Robot
"By trying to take it a step further, the director has essentially taken it three steps back and made it just mediocre."
By Ursula Mehl
Ferrell Flops with Anchorman
"The movie is poorly written and poorly acted, and turns theatergoing into a torturous exercise in bad Hollywood filmmaking."
By Jake Schneider
Spider-Man with Style
"I promise it’ll make you laugh, scream and if you’re a softie (wuss), it’ll make you cry."
By Hyter Runnels III
Fahrenheit 9/11: Review
"This film has the power to change people’s consciousness about the tumultuous state of our world today."
By Sophie Simon-Ortiz
Al Jazzera's Control Room
Youth Radio's Nishat Kurwa interviews director Jehane Noujaim and Al Jazzera reporter Hassan Ibrahim about the making of Control Room. Web Exclusive: Listen to the extended interview.
City of God: A Diamond in the Rough
"It’s like a refreshing glass of cool water during what seems like a never-ending drought of quality films."
By Jordan Monroe
Troy at a Time of War
"The fact that the film was released during a time of war is ironic and intriguing to me."
By Jordan Monroe
Chappelle’s
Show
"Chappelle’s
Show not only entertains, it also has a social and political influence on its audience."
By Jordan Monroe
Love Me If You Dare
"Love Me If You Dare has more of an edge, and it's certainly more thought-provoking."
By Belia Mayeno
Anime
"Hollywood’s infatuation with awards and money is taking over the industry."
By Jono Simrin
The Passion of the Christ
"Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ is a difficult movie to critique."
By Jordan Monroe
The Commercialization of Cinema
"Hollywood’s infatuation with awards and money is taking over the industry."
By Jono Simrin
Remixing Old School Songs
Youth Radio imagined a late night commercial that tries to bring their parents and grandparents into the hip hop scene…with THEIR music.
Ghetto-Fabulous TV Classics
Youth Radio's Simon Hadley and Krystle Martin takes American TV favorites and gives them a much needed update to appeal to today’s youth.
J.Lo
"I think it's time for her to step up and help her people."
By Enrique Rivera
Julius Schwartz: A Human Superhero
Youth Radio's Andres Chang discusses the life and times of comic hero Julius Schwartz.
Homicidal Maniac
Youth Radio's Michael Puerto meets comic book artist Jhonen Vasquez in a dark alley.
Remembering June Jordan
Youth Radio's Belia Mayeno-Choy remembers,"Her writing showed me that it was okay to be angry."
Matt Groening Signed My Stapler
Youth Radio's Victor Vazquez and Margarita Rossi interview the creator of The Simpsons.
Ghost World
Youth Radio's Margarita Rossi interviews with comic book artist Dan Clowes.
Angry Little Asian Girl
Youth Radio's Felicia Wu interviews cartoonist Lela Lee.
Yell-Oh Girls!
Youth Radio's Felicia Wu talks to Vickie Nam about her anthology of writings by Asian American girls.
Alternative Comics
Youth Radio's Victor Vazquez sees a future of comics where, "the new super heroes aren't coming from the minds of Hollywood executives."
On Her Own Ground
Youth Radio's Felicia Wu interviews author A'lelia Bundles, who chronicles the life of Madam C.J. Walker
James Kochalka is a Jungle-Exploring Mad Scientist
Youth Radio's Victor Vazquez interviews a guy who gets paid for drawing and singing.
Magalogs
Youth Radio's Autumn Morris explores the place where magazines and catalogs meet.
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