‘Double Stakes’ review: Stimulating Ukrainian tale of cops and thieves
Even as a not insignificant portion of the nation draws a blanket of isolationism, xenophobia and monolinguality ever…
One of SoCal’s famous vaudeville playhouses is hidden inside Knott’s
The Bird Cage Theatre has stood inside Knott’s Berry Farm for 72 years — albeit not always soundly.…
Judy Pace dead: Groundbreaking ‘Brian’s Song’ actor was 83
Judy Pace, a pathbreaking model and star of “blaxploitation” films who appeared in television shows through the 1960s…
Maturing but still messy, Joe Swanberg is back at SXSW a veteran
AUSTIN, Texas — “The Sun Never Sets” is filmmaker Joe Swanberg’s 10th indie to premiere at SXSW but his first…
‘Rooster’ review: Steve Carell leads a gentle father-daughter comedy
In “Rooster,” a genial comedy premiering Sunday on HBO, Steve Carell, comfortable as an uncomfortable person, plays Greg…
‘Hoppers’ review: A robotic beaver and a threatened glade in Pixar’s triumph
“Pond rules” dictate that if an animal is hungry, the creature that’s about to become a meal should…
Ducks acquire veteran defenseman John Carlson in trade with Capitals
The Ducks bolstered their blueline Thursday night in anticipation of ending their long playoff drought, acquiring veteran defenseman…
The stories behind all 5 Oscar-nominated original songs
The 2026 original song contenders come from deep inside the characters singing them: a simple man wistfully looking…
‘Scrubs’ returns with Turk, J.D. and Elliot making the rounds again
The cast of “Scrubs” knows that the show’s creator, Bill Lawrence, has a habit of building communities with…
‘Strip Law’ review: A crude courtroom comedy channeling Adult Swim
“Strip Law,” a new cartoon premiering Friday, finds Netflix in an Adult Swim state of mind, which is…
Hiltzik: Why our leaders have feet of clay
The best lesson I learned during my formative years in journalism came from the editor at my first…
‘Amadeus’ review: Jefferson Mays’ performance ignites new revival
“Amadeus,” Peter Shaffer’s 1979 runaway hit drama, has one foot in the Vienna of Mozart and another foot…