of Review: The burning chemistry of Wagner Moura and Ana de Armas lights up Netflix biopic 'Sergio' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 03:01:18 -0400 Documentary filmmaker Greg Barker has two new movies in one weekend: His narrative debut with Netflix biopic "Sérgio," and the Showtime doc "The Longest War." Full Article
of San Diego Comic-Con 2020 is officially canceled due to coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:20:49 -0400 Comic-Con International announced Friday that SDCC 2020 has been canceled over coronavirus concerns, but the pop culture convention will return next year. Full Article
of 20 years later, the cast and crew of 'Love & Basketball' consider its legacy in an oral history By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:00:45 -0400 Writer-director Gina Prince Bythewood, executive producer Spike Lee and cast members Sanaa Lathan, Omar Epps, Regina Hall, Gabrielle Union, Tyra Banks and Alfre Woodard reflect on the enduring legacy of the landmark black romance "Love & Basketball" and how the industry has changed in the intervening decades. Full Article
of Review: In 'True History of the Kelly Gang,' a brutal, sexy, spellbinding take on outlaw legend By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:42:57 -0400 In "The True History of the Kelly Gang," director Justin Kurzel's fourth and best feature, George MacKay stars as 19th-century Australian bushranger Ned Kelly. Full Article
of How do you release an action movie during a pandemic? The makers of Netflix's 'Extraction' find out By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 20:17:26 -0400 Chris Hemsworth and the team behind the new Netflix action movie "Extraction" on releasing the film into a world unrecognizable from when they made it. Full Article
of 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' to stream early on Disney+ in time for Star Wars Day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:25:42 -0400 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' will arrive on Disney+ on May 4, two months earlier than originally anticipated. Full Article
of Oscars eligibility rules are changing in the face of coronavirus crisis. Here's what's new By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 19:11:40 -0400 With movie theaters shut down due to the pandemic, the motion picture academy's board voted Tuesday to temporarily suspend its long-held rule requiring a theatrical release for Oscar consideration Full Article
of Appreciation: Irrfan Khan, movie star of unmatched grace, exuded emotion in the smallest of acts By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:11:38 -0400 Best known to U.S. viewers for "Life of Pi" and "Slumdog Millionaire" Irrfan Khan, who died Wednesday at 53, infused all his characters with hidden depths. Full Article
of Review: Netflix has another rom-com winner in 'The Half of It' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:57:31 -0400 Alice Wu returns with Netflix's 'The Half of It,' a charming manifesto on love that mines both high school romances and classic movies. Full Article
of Review: 'The Wretched' is a nifty horror film with shades of both Spielberg and Hitchcock By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:56:47 -0400 The Pierce Brothers honor their influences with "The Wretched," and mask familiarity with atmosphere and suspense. Full Article
of Review: 'The Infiltrators' is an inventive hybrid of immigration drama and heist thriller By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 14:02:21 -0400 Directed by Alex Rivera and Cristina Ibarra, "The Infiltrators" is a mix of documentary footage and staged fiction scenes to tell the story of undocumented young immigration activists taking their work inside a Florida detention facility. Full Article
of Matty Simmons, co-founder of National Lampoon and 'Animal House' producer, dies By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 20:09:06 -0400 Matty Simmons, who produced the comedy hits "Animal House" and the "Vacation" movies, and co-founded National Lampoon magazine, has died. He was 93. Full Article
of L.A. boasts one of world's most vibrant salsa scenes. The coronavirus may wipe it out By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:33:42 -0400 Salsa music, with its large bands and close dancing, has a devoted following in L.A., but its very nature makes it especially susceptible to the ravages of the coronavirus. Full Article
of Coronavirus has kept mariachis out of work. They sang to L.A.'s mayor for help By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:00:03 -0400 The musicians are seeking as financial assistance during COVID-19 pandemic Full Article
of Second City's free 'Last Show Left on Earth': Your quarantine must-watch of the day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:30:31 -0400 Something sketchy this way comes: "30 Rock" alum Jack McBrayer hosts "The Second City Presents: The Last Show Left on Earth." Full Article
of Coronavirus listening: Finding comfort in the California sounds of '70s soft rock By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:30:12 -0400 An ode to 1970s Southern California soft rock: Who needs musical aggression when there's a relentless, invisible enemy lurking outside your window? Full Article
of Fiona Apple's stunningly intimate new album makes a bold show of unprettiness By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:40 -0400 Fiona Apple's fifth album, five years in the making, is a rich text to scour in quarantine. Full Article
of 25 years of Disney musicals on Broadway: Your quarantine must-watch of the day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:30:56 -0400 See Susan Egan ("Beauty and the Beast"), Krysta Rodriguez ("Hercules") and Christian Borle ("Mary Poppins") in a benefit for a COVID-19 relief fund. Full Article
of Hymns of the apocalypse: Pearl Jam's new album was made for this pandemic moment By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:00:55 -0400 Pearl Jam didn't intend for their new album, "Gigaton," to be a coronavirus hymnal. Yet it rises to the occasion with glimmers of hope, resilience and even ecstasy. Full Article
of Due to coronavirus, Taylor Swift cancels all 2020 concerts, including events to open SoFi Stadium By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:41:30 -0400 Taylor Swift was billed as the first woman to perform the opening concert at an NFL stadium, but July dates at SoFi are canceled because of COVID-19. Full Article
of Taylor Swift concerts scheduled to open SoFi Stadium in July are canceled By www.sandiegouniontribune.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:43:08 -0400 Taylor Swift was billed as the first woman to perform the opening concert at an NFL stadium, but July dates at SoFi are canceled because of the COVID-19 crisis Full Article
of Three new documentaries explore the enduring allure of a great record store By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 22:00:00 -0400 "Other Music," "Record Safari" and "Vinyl Nation" offer bittersweet reminders, in a time of coronavirus, of the emotional pull of record stores and vinyl. Full Article
of Ticketmaster offers fans refunds for concerts postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 22:05:46 -0400 The ticket retailer Ticketmaster is finalizing plans to issue refunds for up to 18,000 postponed events in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
of Alfred Molina plays Mark Rothko in 'Red': Your quarantine must-watch of the day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:00:41 -0400 Our culture watch list includes Alfred Molina as painter Mark Rothko in the Tony-winning drama "Red" Full Article
of Opera Santa Barbara's 'Eugene Onegin': Your quarantine must-watch of the day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:30:34 -0400 Brush up on your Russian with Opera Santa Barbara's 2019 production of Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin." Full Article
of Octavia E. Butler's sci-fi dystopian opera: Your quarantine must-watch of the day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 12:13:54 -0400 Toshi Reagon and her mother, Sweet Honey in the Rock's Bernice Johnson Reagon, adapt Octavia E. Butler's acclaimed novel "Parable of the Sower." Full Article
of Watch Fountains of Wayne honor fallen bandmate Adam Schlesinger, who died from COVID-19 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:01:47 -0400 Members of Fountains of Wayne perform together for the first time in seven years, with help from Sharon Van Etten, to salute bandmate Adam Schlesinger, who died from COVID-19. Full Article
of How L.A. artist Wayne White captured the 'curdled American dream' for the cover of X's 'Alphabetland' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:06:12 -0400 L.A. punk band X tapped famed "word painter" Wayne White to create the striking cover art for its new album, "Alphabetland." Full Article
of Beyoncé's BeyGOOD initiative offers $6 million for coronavirus relief By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:36:20 -0400 Beyoncé's BeyGOOD initiative announced a $6-million coronavirus-relief fund to support organizations providing essential services to people in need. Full Article
of Ariana Grande joins Broadway stars in concert: Your quarantine must-watch of the day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:30:58 -0400 Ariana Grande joins Tony winner Jason Robert Brown and "Wicked" and "Waitress" alum Shoshana Bean in a benefit concert streaming Monday. Full Article
of Free flashback of opera legend Jessye Norman: Your quarantine must-watch of the day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:04:48 -0400 Watch the late, great Jessye Norman sing Brahms with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Full Article
of LeBron James, Bad Bunny, Jonas Brothers to throw class of 2020 a virtual graduation By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:13:45 -0400 The LeBron James Family Foundation announced Wednesday that it will pay tribute to the class of 2020 with a star-studded, multimedia event May 16. Full Article
of The explosive musical storytelling of San Cha puts the Goth in ranchera By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 12:09:56 -0400 San Cha is a queer Latina musician whose new album, 'La Luz de la Esperanza,' is a musical telenovela that reimagines rancheras with a gothic edge. Full Article
of Is the future of live music a drive-in concert? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 17:08:08 -0400 A city in Denmark held a drive-in concert, with a musician playing onstage outdoors and concertgoers listening in their cars. Could this happen in California? Full Article
of Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with music and dance: Your quarantine must-watch of the day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 11:46:34 -0400 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with three livestreams from the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center. Full Article
of Historic Troubadour nightclub launches GoFundMe page, calls survival 'a big if' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 11:51:33 -0400 The general manager of the Troubadour, which famously launched Elton John's career, says 'to survive, we're going to need all the help we can get.' Full Article
of The 23 most fascinating takeaways from Episodes 3 and 4 of ESPN's 'The Last Dance' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 07:30:19 -0400 The second installment of ESPN's Michael Jordan documentary series tells the story of the birth of the Chicago Bulls' dynasty and its two star rebels. Full Article
of The real star of Showtime's new series? L.A.'s neglected Mexican and Chicano history By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 13:00:14 -0400 Los Angeles history — in particular its Mexican and Chicano culture and folklore — is at the heart of Showtime's "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels." Full Article
of How Christine Baranski pulled off her viral Sondheim song with Streep and McDonald By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 20:43:27 -0400 Christine Baranski explains how she came to sing "The Ladies Who Lunch" with Meryl Streep and Audra McDonald for Stephen Sondheim's virtual birthday. Full Article
of Dr. Fauci saw Brad Pitt's 'SNL' impersonation of him. So how did Pitt do? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:30:59 -0400 In an interview with Telemundo, Dr. Anthony Fauci shared how he felt about Brad Pitt impersonating him on 'Saturday Night Live' over the weekend. Full Article
of Gov. Andrew Cuomo approves of people who identify as 'Cuomosexuals' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:53:47 -0400 On "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo shared his thoughts on the newly popular term "Cuomosexual" and a possible presidential run. Full Article
of How accurate is 'Mrs. America's' portrayal of Phyllis Schlafly's gay son? We researched By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:16:29 -0400 What the 'Mrs. America' gets right and wrong about Brenda and Marc Feigen Fasteau and Phyllis Schlafly's son in Episode 5. Full Article
of Anderson Cooper announces the birth of his son, Wyatt By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 00:38:09 -0400 CNN anchor Anderson Cooper announced on air that he is a father. His son, Wyatt, was born Monday. Full Article
of How Mindy Kaling brought the Hindu tradition of Ganesh Puja to American TV By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 11:00:58 -0400 In her new Netflix series "Never Have I Ever," co-creator Mindy Kaling introduces American viewers to the Hindu practice of Ganesh Puja. Full Article
of Movies on TV this week, May 3 - 9: 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 11:31:32 -0400 Movies on TV this week, May 3 - 9: Raiders of the Lost Ark; Forrest Gump; The Road Warrior; Unforgiven Full Article
of What's on TV This Week: 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' and more By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 11:46:07 -0400 TV highlights for May 3-9 include the 2019 franchise entry "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" plus a new documentary about Natalie Wood and the big-screen adaptation of "Downton Abbey" Full Article
of This is how 'Normal People' made some of TV's steamiest sex scenes By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 15:12:26 -0400 Director Lenny Abrahamson and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal discuss making the sex scenes in Hulu's "Normal People," based on Sally Rooney's book. Full Article
of Review: HBO's 'Betty' is an exhilarating glimpse inside the world of female skateboarders By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 16:41:54 -0400 "Betty," the new series from "Skate Kitchen" and "The Wolfpack" director Crystal Moselle, premieres Friday on HBO. Full Article
of 'Mike, can you take off the sunglasses?' Inside Jordan's infamous gambling interview By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 22:30:36 -0400 NBC broadcaster Ahmad Rashad recalls his interview with Michael Jordan about accusations of a gambling problem that dogged the Chicago Bulls star. Full Article
of Review: 'Upload' offers a familiar digital future. But the details make it disturbingly funny By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 12:20:40 -0400 In 'Upload,' a new Amazon comedy from 'The Office' and 'Parks and Recreation' whiz Greg Daniels, Robbie Amell stars as a man in a (digital) afterlife. Full Article