David Aguilar premieres short film ‘Hangtown’
From Hollywood to home: Placerville roots inspire David Aguilar’s debut short film ‘Hangtown’ “Hangtown” was filmed locally, with…
What we know about Rob Reiner’s son Nick, who struggled with addiction and shared his recovery with the world
Nick Reiner spent years struggling with addiction and with help from his father, Hollywood legend Rob Reiner, told…
‘Rosemead’ review: Lucy Liu’s dramatic, ruinous turn demands your attention
The true story behind the family drama “Rosemead” may not be the saddest tale ever brought to the…
‘A House of Dynamite’ on Netflix: That ambiguous ending, explained
Kathryn Bigelow. That’s all it took to get me on board “A House of Dynamite.” I would have…
Paramount launches hostile $78-billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, challenging Netflix
Paramount is refusing to accept defeat in the Warner Bros. Discovery auction; it said Monday that it was…
2026 Oscars power rankings: best actor
Can someone be “due” an Oscar if they haven’t hit 30 and their go-to hoodie is pink? What…
‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ review: Uma Thurman slays
Credits at the end of “Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair” attribute the creation of the Bride assassin…
Netflix: Advice for not screwing up Warner Bros. and HBO
Dear Ted Sarandos, Congratulations on making the winning bid for Warner Bros. By directly contradicting your famous “build…
How box-office expectations upended the 2026 Oscars race
Twenty-five years ago (25!), I was talking with John Cusack about his movie “High Fidelity,” the one where…
Eva Longoria on the decline of Hollywood’s Latino representation
Diversity has taken a back seat in Hollywood, and Eva Longoria is taking notice. In a recent interview…
Alice Brooks shot both ‘Wicked’ movies. Getting there took magical thinking
Cinematographer Alice Brooks still has the feather she found on Will Rogers State Beach the day she told…
Director Nancy Meyers celebrates Diane Keaton, plus the best movies to see
Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only…