Movies
The cast of Netflix’s queer musical narco-drama stopped by the L.A. Times studio to explain why Jacques Audiard was the man for the job, plus more highlights from TIFF.
Sept. 9, 2024
Between her successful acting and producing roles in “Only Murders in the Building” and her anticipated performance in Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Perez,” Selena Gomez remains focused on the bigger picture — starting a family, with adoption and surrogacy possibilities.
Awards
Los Angeles Times columnist Glenn Whipp predicts Sunday’s Emmy Awards and examines how the fall film festivals might play at the Oscars.
Sept. 13, 2024
With Venice and Telluride over and the Toronto Film Festival wrapping, Times columnist Glenn Whipp looks at an Oscar season that seems delightfully unsettled.
Sept. 12, 2024
For many Mexican Americans, wearing that green jersey is the easiest and most blatant way to display pride in one’s heritage. At least it used to be.
Los Angeles Times columnist Glenn Whipp wraps up the Telluride Film Festival and talks “Nickel Boys” with Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor in his weekly newsletter.
Sept. 6, 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.”
Netflix secured the rights to the French-directed cartel-inspired musical thriller, which took major Cannes Film Festival awards earlier this year
Aug. 26, 2024
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.
Sept. 20, 2024
Heavy on politically themed features and timely documentaries, the Colorado fest’s 2024 edition reflects an engagement with the shifting world outside theaters.
Aug. 29, 2024