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
Food
From soaked tortas ahogadas to meatball subs and a walnut shrimp katsu, these are (what we consider to be) the best sandwiches in L.A.
Sept. 24, 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
World & Nation
Police Chief Scott Thurmond said at a news conference that police are still sifting through tips, as five injured victims remain in the hospital.
Sept. 23, 2024
Politics
Former President Trump calls his long and rambling speeches a sign of his ‘genius’ for weaving together disparate facts. Others say they may mark a cognitive decline.
Sept. 25, 2024
Television
President Biden’s exit upended not just the election, but “Frontline’s” documentary on the candidates. The filmmakers were able to compress months of work into a few weeks.
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
Hollywood Inc.
California has a film and TV production problem. Industry professionals and experts are trying to determine what can be done to fix it.
Sept. 18, 2024