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Opinion: Atheist activists were once punching bags. Now, readers revere them

A writer criticized atheist activist Ron Reagan. In a sign of the times, that letter drew howls of protest from readers.




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Letters to the Editor: The Postal Service helps define our nation. Losing it would be devastating

The Postal Service is as important to the United States as its language and its highways. Losing it would forever change the country for the worse.




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Letters to the Editor: Dealing with coronavirus was Trump's job, even during impeachment

Even when he was being impeached, Trump still had a job to do. Nothing justifies his failure to take early action against the coronavirus.




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Letters to the Editor: Every American needs an N95 mask more than a stimulus check

Cloth masks are not nearly as effective as N95 respirators and they give wearers a false sense of security against the coronavirus.




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Letters to the Editor: Gavin Newsom's briefings are reassuring, even if they're filled with jargon

Gov. Gavin Newsom's daily coronavirus news conferences may drag on, but he's hitting all the right notes with the public.




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Letters to the Editor: Make working from home permanent to keep traffic at pandemic levels

Not everything has to go back to normal after the pandemic, including L.A. traffic. More businesses need to make working from home permanent.




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Letters to the Editor: Protesting is a lot more difficult when you're poor and have everything to lose

An anti-war student in Ohio at the time of the Kent State massacre explains why the protests were led largely by well-off whites.




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A life-altering event gave Antonio Banderas the right outlook for 'Pain and Glory'

Though Pedro Almodóvar's 'Pain and Glory' is semi-autobiographical, its themes of reconciliation and forgiveness are universal, says Antonio Banderas.




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'Ford v Ferrari' sound team captures revving engines, but not just any engines

The 'Ford v Ferrari' sound teams recorded 28 tracks' worth of period accurate Ferrari and Ford GT40 engines to add to the mix.




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Oscars 2020: Everything you need to know ahead of Sunday's show

From where and how to watch the ceremony to who and what is nominated, here's a complete guide to this weekend's Academy Awards.




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How Netflix's 'I Lost My Body' turns animation on its head, with the story of a severed hand

The team behind Netflix's unique adult animated feature "I Lost My Body" celebrates their Oscar nomination, and redefining what's possible in animation.




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Oscars 2020 preview: Five things to watch, from Joaquin Phoenix to Billie Eilish

What will Joaquin Phoenix say? What will Billie Eilish and Janelle Monáe sing? Five questions ahead of the 2020 Oscars.




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From '1917' to, yes, 'Parasite,' video games are even influencing prestige movies

Oscar's big winner, 'Parasite,' and war tale '1917' show how interactive entertainment is shaping linear storytelling — often for the better.




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Emmy voters' couches are about to get a workout: Coronavirus halts in-person FYC events

The Emmy Awards' "For Your Consideration" events will take place without an audience, owing to health concerns surrounding the coronavirus.




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Damon Dash's former Beverly Hills villa seeks $5 million

In the Beverly Hills Post Office area, a Mediterranean-style villa once owned by entrepreneur Damon Dash is asking $4.995 million.




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Land grab: Undeveloped parcels around L.A. County for about $100,000

Looking to build your dream home? Take a look at what raw land roughly $100,000 buys right now in six L.A. County communities.




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'Hercules' actor Kevin Sorbo seeks $3.95 million for Westlake Village mansion

Actor Kevin Sorbo, famous for playing Hercules, is asking $3.95 million for his Mediterranean villa in Westlake Village.




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'Game of Thrones' co-creator D.B. Weiss sells Beverly Grove home

"Game of Thrones" co-creator D.B. Weiss has sold his home in Beverly Grove for $1.91 million, records show.




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Eva Longoria takes a loss on sale of Tom Cruise's former compound

Actress-producer Eva Longoria has sold her Hollywood Hills compound, which was previously owned by actor Tom Cruise, for $8.25 million.




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Eels frontman Mark Oliver Everett eyes a sale in Los Feliz

Eels frontman Mark Oliver Everett is asking $4.4 million for his romantic Spanish villa in Los Feliz, the neighborhood where he formed the band.




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Ed McMahon's former Beverly Hills haunt aims for $6.795 million

In Beverly Hills, a two-story home once owned by Ed McMahon that Donald Trump vowed to save from foreclosure is asking $6.795 million.




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Coronavirus is giving Mount Everest a much needed break from humanity

It seems that this season the world's highest peak will have some much needed recovery time, writes Yana Wengel




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Tesla returns to losing money as revenue, cash and other key numbers tumble

Elon Musk envisions a glorious future when fleets of Tesla robo-taxis earn money for Tesla owners and make all other automobiles instantly obsolete.




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Judge told Tesla to release evidence in short seller trial. Instead, Tesla dropped the case

Tesla dropped its case against Randeep Hothi after a judge ordered the company to turn over video and audio evidence to prove its case.




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Review: The Fiat 500X is a sporty ride in a small package

The Fiat 500X offers a much sportier driving experience than the Fiat 500 thanks to an all-new 1.3-liter turbocharged engine.




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California sues Trump over revoking state's authority to set car emissions standards

California's unique authority to set its own tailpipe emissions standards has made the state an environmental leader and irked the Trump administration.




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They turn '49 Mercurys and Shelby Cobras into EVs, one Tesla carcass at a time

A growing army of hot rodders is cannibalizing crashed electric cars and turning them into custom vehicles with electric power trains.




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California sues Trump again for revoking state's authority to limit auto emissions

California has joined other states in filing a second lawsuit against the administration for revoking the authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles.




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EVs have a sales problem. One possible solution: Make them bigger

A growing number of carmakers will arrive at the L.A. Auto Show with battery powered or plug-in hybrid SUVS and crossover utility vehicles.




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One man, two missions: Hyper-efficient EVs and hyper cars

We all love a good David vs. Goliath story — Ford vs. Ferrari (in 1966, or the 2019 movie version), Steve Jobs vs. Microsoft, Harry Potter vs. Voldemort. Not many, however, feature David going up against two separate Goliaths. Meet Jason Castriota.




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Feds tweak driverless-car guidelines, seek to balance safety and tech development

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says safety is the top priority for robot cars – but so is intellectual property.




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There's a new No. 2 pickup truck. Here's why Ram 1500 just passed Chevy Silverado

The Ram 1500 has knocked Chevy's Silverado out of second place in pickup-truck sales.




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State will prevail in Trump emissions fight, California Air Resources Board chief says

The fight over emissions between California and the White House could last years.




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GM plunges deeper into the EV market with a $20-billion spending plan

CEO Mary Barra hopes to invigorate investor interest in GM's stock with an aggressive electric vehicle strategy.




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Review: 'Bad Therapy' fails to cash in on an intriguing idea of psychobabblery

'Bad Therapy' stars Michaela Watkins as a devious couples therapist preying on wealthy Westsiders.




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Review: 'Beyond the Visible: Hilma af Klint,' obscurity to art world star

Hilma af Klint didn't invent abstract art, but her stature today reflects something more important




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Review: 'The Booksellers': If you love books, you'll adore this documentary

'Booksellers' documentary offers a lovely look at the enduring value of the printed word.




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Review: Amazon premiere 'Selah and the Spades' gives high school movies a new queen bee

Filmmaker Tayarisha Poe makes her debut with teen noir "Selah and the Spades," a tale of teen angst and control set in a Pennsylvania boarding school.




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Review: 'Endings, Beginnings' doesn't know what to do with its strong cast

Starring Shailene Woodley, Sebastian Stan and Jamie Dornan in a love triangle, Drake Doremus' 'Endings, Beginnings' leaves its compelling young performers at loose ends.




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Review: Eureka! Handmade stop-motion 'Strike' is different and good

"Strike," the first feature by Gigglefish Animation Studios, is quirky and charming.




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Review: 'The Quarry' a spotlight for Shea Whigham and Michael Shannon

"The Quarry." with Shea Whigham as a fugitive and Michael Shannon as a small-town Texas police chief, combines pulp storytelling with loftier themes to mixed impact.




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Review: 'A White, White Day' delivers a superb psychological puzzle worth piecing together

Icelandic filmmaker Hlynur Pálmason's award-winning second feature, "A White, White Day," is a gripping, ruminative drama of grief and revenge.




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Review: 'Abe' takes the stomach route to Israeli and Palestinian hearts, but it's all overdone

Noah Schnapp of "Stranger Things" and Seu Jorge try to cook up a recipe for unity in "Abe."




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Review: The burning chemistry of Wagner Moura and Ana de Armas lights up Netflix biopic 'Sergio'

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."




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'Beastie Boys Story' — directed by Spike Jonze — reveals the band at their best and brattiest

Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock) and Michael Diamond (Mike D) join director Spike Jonze from their separate coronavirus quarantines to talk "Beastie Boys Story," which captures their blazing days with the late Adam Yauch (MCA).




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Review: Throwback 'Why Don't You Just Die!' brings back pulpy memories — Russian-style

Russian horror-comedy "Why Don't You Just Die!" from writer/director Kirill Sokolov recalls "Pulp Fiction" influenced films of the late 1990s.




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Review: 'The Willoughbys' is loud, colorful and frantic, but at least it's a distraction

Netflix's animated adaptation of Lois Lowry's book "The Willoughbys," featuring the voices of Will Forte, Maya Rudolph and Martin Short, is hard to love.




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Not even the coronavirus puts Baby in the corner

Lionsgate and special guests stream familiar titles, including "Hunger Games," "Dirty Dancing" and "John Wick," to benefit furloughed movie theater workers.




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Review: What was a nice Jewish couple doing in a business like this?

Netflix documentary "Circus of Books" looks at the strange history of this now-closed West Hollywood institution of gay culture.




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Review: Like a teenage spin on Todd Haynes, 'To the Stars' delivers bittersweet take on the past

"To the Stars" sensitively explores forbidden love and small minds with a supporting cast that includes Jordana Spiro, Shea Whigham, Malin Akerman and Tony Hale.