Emmys finally reward one of TV’s best shows
“Hello.”Bob Newhart was answering the phone — pausing first, of course, because it wouldn’t be Bob Newhart without a stammer or a deadpan delay —…
‘Lady in the Lake’ centers the women at the core of the story
The seeds of “Lady in the Lake” were planted in 1969 with the disappearances and deaths of an 11-year-old Jewish girl and a 33-year-old Black…
Why Los Angeles can’t afford to go third on clean energy
“Utilities race to be second. And sometimes it’s better to be third.”So said Fred Pickel, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s in-house ratepayer…
Mozart, ‘Twisters,’ ‘Queer Rhapsody’ and the best L.A. culture this week
Porfirio Gutierrez rubs cochineal on his hand. (Liz Fish) Welcome to another edition of Essential Arts, bringing you L.A.‘s finest culture, must-watch film openings, stunning…
‘Shōgun’ co-creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo on 25 Emmy nods
For “Shōgun” creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, Emmy nominations morning started quite early.“We were listening to the roosters crowing at 5 in the morning…
'I visited viral Toy Story restaurant – you must follow one rule when Andy enters'
Roundup Rodeo BBQ is one of the newest restaurant at Walt Disney World, located in Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios. And the magical western-themed…
Don’t listen to the Dodgers Foundation. Big Oil is no All-Star
Much of America’s collective consciousness is focused on Major League Baseball this week, as the game’s brightest lights gather in Texas for the All-Star Game.…
Teoscar Hernández becomes the first Dodger to win Home Run Derby
ARLINGTON, Tex. — Teoscar Hernández’s resurgent season with the Dodgers has been defined by the dramatics.The veteran slugger’s first career appearance in the Home Run Derby…
Alexander the Great really was better than the average conqueror
Book Review Alexander at the End of the World: The Forgotten Final Years of Alexander the Great By Rachel KousserMariner Books: 416 pages, $35If you…
‘Touch’ review: Flirting in Japanese kitchen, confidentially
Director Baltasar Kormákur, who’s forged a comfortable career toggling between Hollywood tales set in far-flung spots (“Beast,” “Adrift”) and films set in his native Iceland,…
Tell us: What’s your California wilderness survival story?
On any given day in Southern California, you have vast opportunities to escape for an outdoor adventure, whether that means surfing a wave, hiking a…
Even fighters like Biden someday lose. My patients do. My sister did
A flashbulb memory from the archives of my life: It is the summer of 1997, and we are moving my disabled sister, Wendy, into a…
‘Fly Me to the Moon’, Jason Isbell and the best L.A. culture this week
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum in “Fly Me to the Moon,” in theaters July 12. (Dan McFadden / Apple TV+) Hello and welcome to another…
The week’s bestselling books, July 14
Hardcover fiction 1. James by Percival Everett (Doubleday: $28) An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 2. The God of the Woods by…
Details of Tyler Skaggs’ death tell crucial story about opioid crisis
Not many victims of the opioid crisis in America make national headlines. Tyler Skaggs was different. The 27-year-old was a professional athlete, a pitcher for…
Fireworks, holiday museum openings, Rolling Stones and the best of L.A.’s art and culture this week.
Geoff McFetridge’s “I’d Love to See You,” 2024, acrylic on paper, 30.75 by 39.75 inches. (Geoff McFetridge / Rusha & Co.) Welcome to an explosively…
From Dutch donor to documentary subject: The story of Jonathan Meijer in Netflix's "The Man with 1000 Kids"
Netflix's The Man with 1000 Kids follows a Dutch man who is believed to have fathered 1,000 children - and viewers will no doubt be…
The week’s bestselling books, July 1
Hardcover fiction 1. James by Percival Everett (Doubleday: $28) An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 2. The Women by Kristin Hannah (St.…
‘Mi Divo’ podcast delves into Juan Gabriel’s life and legacy
As a queer woman born in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, journalist Maria Garcia always felt drawn to Juan Gabriel. “It feels like his legacy provides me…
Walford resident in danger as EastEnders reveals dramatic drink spiking story as part of a show first
ONE Walford resident is set to be left in danger as part of a brand new storyline set to rock Albert Square. EastEnders fans will…