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
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
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
Politics
As many as 10% of voters are still undecided. Many say they dislike Trump but don’t know enough about Harris.
Sept. 16, 2024
The mixed martial arts heavyweight spent more than 250 days behind bars accused in a Santa Clara County shooting before getting released.
Nov. 9, 2022
Entertainment & Arts
A staff memo at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art indicates construction is further delayed, but when it is completed, the museum expects to hold programming inside the empty building before its official opening.
Sept. 10, 2024
The family of the late Isaac Hayes has joined scores of musicians — including Adele, Celine Dion, the Village People and the White Stripes — who have cried foul.
Sept. 5, 2024