Television
In Screen Gab no. 149, we catch up with ‘Challengers,’ now streaming on Prime Video, speak with the man behind Colin Farrell’s prosthetics in ‘The Penguin’ and more.
Sept. 20, 2024
Opinion
Inspired by the events of 2020, the American Historical Assn. took a hard look at how history is taught in middle and high schools. Congress needs to pay attention to the findings.
Movies
Also this week: Leonard Maltin presents 1930s Universal rarities, ‘Rhythm Thief’ restored, Haile Gerima’s new documentary and a double-bill of Alain Delon’s beauty.
California
Running Springs, a mountain town that dealt with a deadly blizzard last year, is now contending with the raging Line fire. But some residents are staying put.
Sept. 11, 2024
Sports
Shohei Ohtani did an amazing feat getting 50-50, but did it happen during the greatest game by one batter in history?
Entertainment & Arts
“Silents Synced,” a new series pairing classic films with alternative rock, launches with “Nosferatu X Radiohead” at American Cinematheque.
Sept. 19, 2024
Climate & Environment
Earth will soon be in the hands of my generation, and I need to care about the environment now. Older generations waited too long.
Sept. 15, 2024
Here’s one election prediction from a nonpartisan expert: Californians will be so enthused about Kamala Harris they could vote in record numbers. A huge Democratic turnout, of course, would help the party’s down-ticket candidates.
Sept. 16, 2024
“Dear White People” writer and director Justin Simien discusses his MGM+ docuseries that explores the history of Black cinema and the obstacles it has faced from the silent era to present.
Sept. 1, 2024
‘I started organizing in high school for climate justice. I credit a lot of my drive and passion to both my grandmas.’