10 potential Oscar movies to watch at Venice, Telluride, TIFF
We’re a week away from Labor Day weekend and we have one movie slotted in as a best picture Oscar nominee. That leaves nine spots…
Cover story: ‘Severance’s’ Ben Stiller
What’s the one thing from your childhood that your mom threw away that haunts you to this day?Ben Stiller has one, a souvenir from what…
Amy Madigan deserves an award for Aunt Gladys in ‘Weapons’
Which critics group will be the first to give Amy Madigan a prize for “Weapons”?Might she be the standout of the summer, the one most…
2025 Emmy nominees for writing and directing, ranked
Feels like a good weekend to stay in, stay cool, maybe put some peaches in a deep freeze and catch up with some favorite shows,…
Football Fantastics’ Charlotte Lynch reveals exclusion struggle and bond with Emmerdale star
Charlotte Lynch is a woman of many passions - from football and teaching to acting and singing. But the defender has faced hardship on her…
Football Fantastics’ Charlotte Lynch reveals exclusion struggle and bond with Emmerdale star
Charlotte Lynch is a woman of many passions - from football and teaching to acting and singing. But the defender has faced hardship on her…
Glenn Whipp’s Emmy ballot: Read his list of dream nominees
Emmy nominations voting ends tonight at 10 p.m. PT. Still need help with your ballot?I’m Glenn Whipp, columnist for the Los Angeles Times and host…
‘Mulholland Drive’ singer Rebekah Del Rio dead at 57
Rebekah Del Rio, the singer-songwriter known for bringing her talents to the David Lynch classic “Mulholland Drive,” has died. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner…
‘The Rehearsal’: Nathan Fielder needs his own Emmy category
Yes, Tom Cruise will soon own an Oscar. But has he ever flown a Boeing 737 with 150 passengers on board?I’m Glenn Whipp, columnist for…
‘Hacks’ had a weak Season 4. How that could upend the Emmy race
“Hacks” won the comedy series Emmy last year on the strength of a campaign that proclaimed: Vote for us! We’re actually a comedy (unlike, you…
For ‘Life of Chuck,’ TIFF-to-Oscars journey could be a long march
If a movie inspires you to get up in the middle of a Koreatown steakhouse and do the robot with your waiter, isn’t that worthy…
HBO’s ‘Mountainhead,’ cast enter the 2025 Emmy race
“Mountainhead,” a satirical skewering of tech oligarchs from “Succession” showrunner Jesse Armstrong, arrived this weekend, dropping on the final day of this year’s Emmy eligibility…
Cannes: Watch for Jafar Panahi, ‘Sentimental Value’ at Oscars
After reading about these California beaches, can you blame me for thinking about the south of France right about now? And, you know, the movies…
Josh Lynch: Warrington Wolves winger banned for 16 months after drugs test
Warrington Wolves winger Josh Lynch has been banned for 16 months for use of a prohibited substance.The 21-year-old was tested by UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) in…
Mike Campbell on writing songs with Tom Petty, their tough relationship
On the Shelf Heartbreaker By Mike CampbellGrand Central Publishing: 464 pages, $32If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission…
Oscar races up for grabs?
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has some issues with the way the Dodgers celebrated after they thoroughly dismantled his team in the World Series.…
‘Anora’ season once again in full swing
Would you pay a trillion dollars for California? Isn’t that what a home in Santa Monica goes for these days?I’m Glenn Whipp, columnist for the…
‘Euphoria’ Season 3 cast: Rosalía, Marshawn Lynch, Kadeem Hardison
Days after teasing the start of production on the long-anticipated third season of “Euphoria,” HBO announced some starry additions to the cast. The network revealed…
Did László Tóth ever build that bowling alley?
“A good dip should whet the appetite, a great dip could be lunch and an excellent dip is really dinner.” Wise words from Times food…
‘Emilia Pérez’ making the wrong kind of news
We’ve now entered the whisper campaign portion of the awards season, except the whispers are actually screams. Are your ears ringing too?I’m Glenn Whipp, columnist…