Culture Beats
The Culture Beats podcast features conversations about pop culture and many other aspects of life. The show is hosted by Chris Bournea, director of the acclaimed "Lady Wrestler" documentary who is also an author and journalist.
Culture Beats
Latest Episodes
Navigating Hollywood and the Publishing Industry
From screenwriting to book publishing: Multitalented writer Gary Goldstein shares his journey from starting out in journalism, breaking into screenwriting for movies and television and becoming an author. Goldstein’s new novel is “Canine Custod...
Dolly Parton, Gloria Steinem and Prince: One Weird, Wild Summer
In this episode, I reflect on the passing of icons Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem. I also weigh in on Prince’s “new” album, “Timeless,” and reflect on a summer of nostalgia, loss and surprises. You can reach me at chrisbournea@gmai...
Real Life Parallels to Dystopian Fiction with Author Henry L. Sullivan
In this episode, author Henry L. Sullivan and I discuss real-world parallels to the dystopian fiction he writes. We also delve into how movies and TV depict his native New Orleans. Connect with Henry and learn more about his work at...
A New Platform Where Indie Artists Can FINALLY Make Money?
Author and entrepreneur Zack James shares the motivation behind launching the new platform Starscript.com. The website enables creatives of all kinds, from writers to comic book artists to musicians, to build their fanbase, connect with other a...
Greta Garbo: The Screen Icon's Great-Nephew Scott Reisfield Decodes Her Mysterious Image
In this episode, I speak with screen icon Greta Garbo’s great-nephew Scott Reisfield, author of the new book “Greta Garbo and the Rise of the Modern Woman.” Scott dispels long-held misconceptions about his great-aunt, whom he knew as just anoth...