Television
The ‘Better Life’ Oscar nominee and now Showtime star calls himself ‘blessed.’ But he also knows good fortune isn’t the only secret to his success.
Sept. 29, 2022
Archives
My favorite time of day, other than the cocktail hour, is the hour spent over coffee after breakfast, during which Cinelli and I discuss matters of enduring importance.
Sept. 10, 2007
Movies
Two months ago, I used this space to deplore the actions of pressure groups to keep a movie called “The Last Temptation of Christ” out of theaters in Orange County--and elsewhere.
Oct. 13, 1988
For movie theater workers, the last year brought existential fears and financial instability. With cinemas reopened, they talk about their hopes for a rebound.
July 14, 2021
It’s fairly uncommon these days for a movie soundtrack to generate massive excitement, let alone sales.
Aug. 6, 2016
Awards
Feb. 16, 2017
Given the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ intense anxiety over the Oscars ceremony’s running time, we thought we’d keep track of the show, (roughly) minute by minute.
Feb. 24, 2019
Entertainment & Arts
Stock Exchange lets readers listen in as Times staff writers James Peltz and Michael Hiltzik debate the merits of individual stocks.
June 6, 2000
He blows into the room like he is casing the joint, eyes hidden behind his signature black Ray-Bans, his chortling grin half-cocked below.
Dec. 6, 1992
Jeff Berg, head of Hollywood’s powerful ICM talent agency, called HBO last month to see if the pay-cable service was interested in producing a pet project belonging to his client, Paul Mazursky, the director of “Enemies--A Love Story” and “Down and Out in Beverly Hills.”
Nov. 28, 1993