The week’s bestselling books, Dec. 1
Hardcover fiction1. James by Percival Everett (Doubleday: $28) An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 2. The City and Its Uncertain Walls by…
Driving a Mustang EV on I- 5, but charging up at Tesla station. Is that a thing?
I’m Russ Mitchell, climate and transportation reporter, filling in for Sammy Roth this week. He’s out reporting, and taking Thanksgiving Day off. Look for the…
Rodrigo Prieto makes directorial debut with Netflix’s ‘Pedro Páramo’
On the grassy plains of the set of Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” the Oscar-nominated cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto received an unexpected call from…
Natural History Museum news; plus L.A. arts and culture this week
Exposition Park got a boost last week when the Natural History Museum opened its new 75,000-square-foot welcome center. NHM Commons, the new glass-walled entrance and…
Ruben Amorim: The story of Man Utd’s new manager branded the ‘second Special One’
Amorim had started out as a coaching intern at Casa Pia before taking full charge and guiding them to promotion on a minimal budget."As a…
‘Little Women Ballet’ and more Los Angeles arts events this weekend
Happy “Wicked” week, Essential Arts readers! The film adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical arrives in theaters this weekend. I’m staff writer Ashley Lee, who’s…
Author Cormac McCarthy’s ‘secret muse’ reveals herself
Great American novelist Cormac McCarthy was defensively private and didn’t share much about the inspiration behind his books — or about himself. However, the author,…
Why California’s favorite bagel shop is defending fossil fuels
I’m having trouble tearing my eyes from the bagel-making machines — the industrial device that rolls the dough into the perfect shape, round with a…
Wicked review: Wizard of Oz based story is a perfect slice of escapism from the miserable weather and even gloomier news
Wicked PG 160mins★★★★☆THERE aren’t many surprises in Hollywood – but one of them is it took 21 years to get stage musical Wicked on to…
Intentionally destroying the climate is not normal
‘’We will talk about global warming. ... And we will act.’’ — presidential candidate George H.W. Bush, 1988“There is a real problem that we as…
The emotions return in ‘Inside Out 2’ — in multiple ways
Kelsey Mann was scanning some old photos when he came to a series of pictures from his childhood birthdays and was struck by what he…
‘Waiting for Godot,’ ‘Star Wars’ in concert, Usher and more LA arts
The crowd was jubilant on the opening night of “Waiting for Godot” at the Geffen Playhouse last Thursday. Starring Aasif Mandvi and Rainn Wilson, Samuel…
‘Kiss Me, Kate’ screenings and more L.A. arts events this weekend
This weekend’s Essential Arts events are all about big screens and bold ideas. I’m staff writer Ashley Lee, here with my colleague Jessica Gelt to…
Everything you need to know about Disneyland’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Splash Mountain’s eviction is complete. With the opening Friday of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Disneyland has formally rid itself of an attraction that came to be…
Opinion: Trump’s border czar and a history we should not forget
Donald Trump promised that, once reelected, he would conduct the largest deportation campaign in United States history. That pledge is already taking shape with his…
Green hydrogen or greenwashing? Mojave water scheme takes new twist
Cadiz Inc. has been called a “zombie,” a “poison pill” and a scheme to “suck the desert dry” by draining a delicate groundwater aquifer north…
The week’s bestselling books, Nov. 17
Hardcover fiction1. Intermezzo by Sally Rooney (Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $29) Two grieving brothers come to terms with their history and the people they love.…
Trump is coming for climate progress. Here we go again
As Yogi Berra said, “It’s like déjà vu all over again.”Yes, Donald Trump will be president. And yes, the same types of people who populated…
Josh Rivera on ‘American Sports Story’ finale, Aaron Hernandez’s CTE
The season finale of “American Sports Story” laid bare the tragic end for Aaron Hernandez, that once promising NFL player. Closing out the 10-episode season,…
Watch Tesco’s Christmas advert with heart-wrenching story that will leave you in tears
TESCO has unveiled its Christmas advert for 2024 and it could be a real tear-jerker for some.The heart-wrenching film features a man called Gary who…