‘The Room Next Door’ review: Almodóvar, fixated on death
“I think I deserve a good death,” Martha laments to her friend and fellow writer Ingrid in “The Room Next Door,” a film fixated on…
Los Angeles has many scents. What does L.A. smell like to you?
There’s no single smell that defines Los Angeles. Certain scents are often linked to the bustling streets of downtown or the verdant banks of the…
The American fantasy of living in a store
When Hurricane Milton was approaching Florida last month, a mom in suburban Tampa went viral on TikTok for her refusal to obey evacuation orders. When…
This real life video game takes you across L.A. — literally
“Great Gold Bird,” a theatrical production unfolding across multiple sites in Los Angeles, begins inside my home. It starts with a mystery, introducing itself as…
Jane Fonda’s anti-nuclear arguments don’t make sense
Jane Fonda is a powerful, passionate climate advocate. She’s gotten arrested protesting at the U.S. Capitol, raised money to defeat a Big Oil ballot measure…
Adam Brody and Kristen Bell on playing lovers in ‘Nobody Wants This’
Kristen Bell and Adam Brody are lounging in a dining booth of a restaurant, nearly swallowed up by an array of oversized pillows, contemplating the…
A rabbi and an older student find reciprocity in the playful 'Between the Temples'
Supplying the unfussy warmth of a mismatched Hal Ashby rom-com, director Nathan Silver's breakthrough soars on performances by Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane. Source link
Europe turns from Trump-proofing to hope for a Kamala Harris alliance
BERLIN — With Kamala Harris’ formal anointing as the Democratic nominee for president, European allies are relieved by what they see as a diminishing threat of…
South Asians and Indian Americans are avid Kamala Harris loyalists
CHICAGO — To Sumathi Madhure, feeling different just came with the territory in her new country. From the time she arrived in Nashua, N.H., at age…
‘I feel fear’: Muslims in the UK question sense of belonging after riots | Racism News
Liverpool, United Kingdom – On Friday, a holy day for Muslims, fewer women are attending prayers at their local mosques across the United Kingdom. Those who…
If they handed out Olympic medals for common sense, Angela Carini would have got gold for quitting controversial fight – The Sun
IF they handed out Olympic medals for sound common sense, Italy’s Angela Carini would have won gold in the boxing ring in Paris yesterday.The 25-year-old…
‘Great Absence’ review: A distant father fades into dementia
When dementia becomes a principal player in any household, the ravages of loss start early. It’s in that unsettling space, in which confusion grips all…
Southern Californians shaped the nation’s biggest political problems
Voters rank the economy and inflation as the most important issues facing the country, and in spite of good news on both fronts, discontent over…
Column: 5 reasons Biden made the right move
A few years ago, when I was contemplating retirement, one piece of advice stood out.“You’ll know when there’s certainty, and you’re not ignoring the truth,”…
In defense of Disney adults
There are two words that will strike fear in a grown-up fan of a Disney theme park: Disney adult.While some may wear the designation as…
What should Democrats do now? L.A. Times columnists slug it out
It seems as though we’re at a hinge point in our country’s history.Or, at the least, living through some very strange and scary times.A former…
Oz Perkins makes exquisite horror films. It’s in his blood
Oz Perkins is no stranger to the public eye. His parents — fashion model Berry Berenson and “Psycho” star Anthony Perkins — were both celebrities.…
‘Inside Out 2’ review: Entertaining but a timid step forward
In 2015, director Pete Docter and Pixar gave us all a handy visual metaphor to talk about our emotions: Many a reaction meme was born…
‘Gasoline Rainbow’ review: Kids hit the road while they can
The New Orleans-based filmmaking brothers Bill and Turner Ross have made a name for themselves over the past 15 years with their lyrical, poetic documentaries.…
Billie Eilish’s senses are alive on ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’
Billie Eilish has been singing about looking — and being looked at — for nearly half her life. Now 22, she broke out at 13…