Entertainment & Arts
“Silents Synced,” a new series pairing classic films with alternative rock, launches with “Nosferatu X Radiohead” at American Cinematheque.
Sept. 19, 2024
California
A ballot measure that would mandate “a new approach to expand programs that are proven to prevent homelessness and increase housing affordability” is a sales tax increase. But you wouldn’t know it from a flier arriving in mailboxes around the county.
Sept. 16, 2024
Books
Pedro Almodóvar’s first book consists of a mix of short stories and personal essays that amount to ‘a fragmentary autobiography.’
Movies
Also this week: A new 35mm print of ‘Shampoo,’ a 4K restoration of ‘Paris, Texas,’ ‘Mi Vida Loca,’ a generous Beyond Fest lineup, news about Sundance and more.
Sept. 13, 2024
Two Jude Law movies, a career-best performance by Pamela Anderson, the return of Mike Leigh and more were among our favorite first-time watches at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Sept. 12, 2024
Climate & Environment
California legislators passed a bill to increase fines for those who violate the state’s water curtailment orders. The measure awaits Gov. Newsom’s signature.
Sept. 6, 2024
Opinion
Kamala Harris was already a historic figure, having been the first female vice president. She does it again this week, accepting the nomination as the first major party candidate who is a Black and South Asian woman.
Aug. 20, 2024
Sept. 7, 2024
The success at the summer box office comes as the nation’s entertainment industry faces a brutal slump.
Aug. 31, 2024
Among the titles that have our writing staff stoked: “Gladiator II,” “Wicked,” “Joker: Folie à Deux,” “Blitz,” “Anora,” “We Live in Time” and “The Apprentice.”