Parking in L.A. is complicated. Tell us how you’re coping
Not so long ago, parking at the curb in Southern California was relatively simple: It was either free to park, or you had to feed…
‘One Night in Idaho: The College Murders’ focuses on victims’ families
It’s the biggest question that’s been asked over and over again about the night of Nov. 13, 2022, when four University of Idaho students —…
‘Superman’ isn’t superwoke. Why immigration backlash is overblown
This story contains some spoilers for “Superman.”In James Gunn’s “Superman,” the titular superhero is devastated when he learns that his birth parents sent him to…
Dean Cain calls James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ ‘woke’ after immigrant remark
Dean Cain, the former star of “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” laments the newest take on the Man of Steel — one…
Venezuelan orchestra cancels Hollywood Bowl shows
In early July, the Los Angeles Philharmonic quietly canceled all four Hollywood Bowl performances featuring Venezuela’s Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. The…
The Dodgers lobbied on a Chavez Ravine reparations bill. They won’t say how.
When Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill last year that could have led to reparations for Mexican American families forced from their homes in Chavez…
Embeth Davidtz roars with directorial debut ‘Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight’
Embeth Davidtz’s home is so quiet. Nestled in Brentwood Park, the 59-year-old actor’s spacious yet cozy place feels like a sanctuary, the skylight in her…
The week’s bestselling books, July 13
Hardcover fiction1. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Ballantine Books: $30) A story of friendship, love and adversity during the 1980s Space Shuttle program.2. The Emperor…
Fox News’ Jacqui Heinrich fact-checks her engagement: ‘True’
Jacqui Heinrich, senior White House correspondent for Fox News, just vetted the story of her own engagement to U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick on Tuesday. The…
Nate Jackson made his name on viral crowd work, but his comedy is so much more
There’s a reason Nate Jackson’s debut Netflix special arrives during barbecue season. Perched on a stool under the spotlight at his shows, the comedian spends…
Helen Schulman on her new short story collection, ‘Fools for Love’
Helen Schulman is not afraid to make you squirm. Across her long and distinguished career as a novelist and short story writer, she has fearlessly…
Trump and the arts, so far: L.A. arts and culture this weekend
It’s July 4, and the country is gearing up to celebrate 249 years of independence from British rule with fireworks, beer and hot dogs. The…
Michael Madsen dead: ‘Reservoir Dogs’ actor was 67
Michael Madsen, the actor who was a staple in numerous Quentin Tarantino films including “Kill Bill” and “Reservoir Dogs,” has died. He was 67A spokesperson…
GOP budget bill would slaughter America’s cleanest, cheapest energy
Masked federal agents are snatching up immigrants. It’s been less than two weeks since the U.S. bombed Iranian nuclear facilities. President Trump’s long-threatened tariffs could…
The week’s bestselling books, July 6
Hardcover fiction1. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Ballantine Books: $30) A story of friendship, love and adversity during the 1980s Space Shuttle program. 2. James…
Mariska Hargitay made a documentary about her mother, Jayne Mansfield
“See the pink roses?” Mariska Hargitay says as she shuffles outside her home. We’re on a video call, and when asked whether she feels the…
‘Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore’ review: An actor’s battle for dignity
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Marlee Matlin has a word tattooed on each of her wrists. On the left is “perseverance,” on the right is “warrior.” “After 37…
‘Nautilus’ review: Capt. Nemo’s swashbuckling origin story
Certain elements of Jules Verne’s 1870 novel “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” have become a TV series, “Nautilus,” premiering Sunday on AMC, which picked…
Newsom sues Fox News for defamation over story about phone call with Trump
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is suing Fox News for defamation, alleging that the news outlet intentionally manipulated its coverage to give the appearance that the…
Ceramicist Michael Frimkiss: L.A. arts and culture this weekend
Ceramicist Michael Frimkiss — who was born to a Jewish family in Boyle Heights in 1937 — died on Feb. 28 at 88, leaving a…