Awards
William Friedkin ‘was so sure of what he wanted and what he needed. I can’t speak enough about what a comfort it is for an actor to work for a director who is so specific and knows exactly what they want,’ the actor says of the late director.
June 13, 2024
Opinion
Two new books, ‘Paris in Ruins’ and ‘Monet: The Restless Vision,’ capture the energy of a movement that reinterpreted history and presaged modern art.
Sept. 20, 2024
California
California’s latest battle over taxes in the war between business interests and organized labor, represented by Republicans and Democrats, is gripping Sacramento.
Aug. 28, 2023
Movies
The latest adaptation of Herman Wouk’s 1953 stage play is a tightly concentrated courtroom drama, well acted by Kiefer Sutherland, Lance Reddick and Jason Clarke.
Oct. 2, 2023
Television
Paul Reubens’ immediate cause of death was acute hypoxic respiratory failure, says his death certificate obtained by news outlets. The actor died in July.
Sept. 9, 2023
As he told The Times in 2014, he was ‘corny’ enough to appreciate the ‘unique place’ held for children of all ages who came to love Pee-wee Herman.
July 31, 2023
Entertainment & Arts
It’s hard for Cassandra Peterson, known to most as the quick-witted and sexy, antihero Elvira, to narrow down her favorite moments from four decades of live stage shows at Knott’s Scary Farm.
Sept. 19, 2024
Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian best known for portraying the character Pee-wee Herman on stage and screen, has died.
Paul Reubens, the actor best known for portraying the character Pee-wee Herman before arrests temporarily derailed his career, has died. He was 70.
Books
Laura Lippman’s latest thriller, ‘Prom Mom,’ follows the long aftermath of a high-school pregnancy scandal — and pays homage to L.A.’s James M. Cain.
July 20, 2023