Movies
Director Clark Gregg wanted his first film, ‘Choke,’ to be good enough to appease the novel’s rabid fans.
Sept. 24, 2008
Entertainment & Arts
On the fifth day, the checkbooks came out.
Jan. 23, 2008
After so many addle-brained vendetta movies with right-wing themes, it’s weird to see a new one, “Choke Canyon” (selected theaters), flipping to the left.
Oct. 21, 1986
Awards
Clint Eastwood’s highly anticipated flight drama “Sully” is expected to top the domestic box-office charts this weekend, providing an early lift to the fall movie season after Hollywood’s turbulent summer.
Sept. 6, 2016
70 years of L.A. on display
Feb. 15, 2009
As Michael Keaton accepted the award for lead actor in a musical or comedy for his performance in “Birdman,” many Golden Globes watchers may have been surprised to see the actor suddenly get choked up and fight back tears.
Jan. 12, 2015
Archives
The tail wagging the hot dog
Feb. 23, 2010
California
Rescues: Paul Chepikian is honored for saving the life of a woman choking at Hollywood Bowl, but it’s only his latest lifesaving credit.
Oct. 8, 1997
World & Nation
Filled with descriptions of pipe attacks and old-fashioned “whackings,” a federal indictment unveiled Thursday accused 46 reputed mobsters of a conspiracy that included loan-sharking, extortion, gun-running and violent acts of retribution.
Aug. 4, 2016
Business
In the wake of criticism from two state attorneys general, Nestle agreed to relabel a new product that features Disney movie figures encased in a chocolate-covered plastic ball.
Aug. 29, 1997