Books
Pedro Almodóvar’s first book consists of a mix of short stories and personal essays that amount to ‘a fragmentary autobiography.’
Sept. 16, 2024
California
Over Labor Day weekend, crowds gathered in the streets of South Los Angeles for loud takeovers in which cars burned and a business’ window was smashed.
Sept. 3, 2024
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
Spencer Grant Anderson, 26, has been arrested on suspicion of starting the Thompson fire, which destroyed 13 homes and forced thousands to flee.
Aug. 26, 2024
Entertainment & Arts
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.”
Sept. 6, 2024
Sheriff’s deputies shot a fleeing carjacking suspect after a chase Wednesday afternoon in Pico-Union, according to officials and video of the scene.
July 10, 2024
Hollywood Inc.
Pressman Film, the studio behind “Thank You for Smoking” and “American Psycho,” is looking to raise funds for its upcoming development slate through crowd investing, a twist on a tactic used by other producers.
Sept. 5, 2024