For Eric Bana, ‘Untamed’ and its wilderness was hard to leave behind
When Eric Bana is not filming, he’s more than likely riding a motorcycle in a remote part of Australia. He’s been doing it since he…
This is the rare bright spot in a tough Hollywood job market
Toni Gray’s phone is blowing up these days.The head of production at Dhar Mann Studios, which makes shows for YouTube and other online platforms, said…
The 10 best movies we saw at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Josh O’Connor in the movie “The Mastermind.” (Festival de Cannes) Leave it to Kelly Reichardt, who turned Michelle Williams into a seething sculptor…
Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans
NEW YORK — Christine Farro has cut back on the presents she sends her grandchildren on their birthdays, and she’s put off taking two cats and a…
Mary Shojai’s murderer freed by California’s compassionate release law
At a hearing in the summer, San Diego County Superior Court Judge John Thompson wrestled with the decision before him. “There are very few things…
Riot’s ‘Arcane’ TV series was a Netflix hit, financial miss
When Riot Games first decided to make a TV show inspired by its hit game “League of Legends,” the video game publisher took the unusual…
Opinion: Why I voted third party and I’m not sorry
I’m a progressive Californian, a Black man, and I did not vote for Democratic presidential contender Kamala Harris this year or Donald Trump. I voted…
The archangel slays a dragon: political novice Ysabel Jurado
Ysabel Jurado marched into the Highland Park hipster bar Block Party on election night dressed to impress her cheering supporters.Hot pink power suit and heels.…
California lawmakers got tougher on crime. What will Newsom decide?
SACRAMENTO — In response to growing worries about crime in California, the Democratic-controlled Legislature has passed a set of stringent crime bills, marking a significant change…