Entertainment

Will Rogers State Park was beloved by Angelenos, especially Palisades residents.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

TV critics review “The Pitt,” “Apple Cider Vinegar,” “On Call,” and “Severance” season two.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Filmmaker Pablo Larrain tells us about his Maria Callas biopic — part of an ongoing project to examine famous 20th century women thrust into harsh spotlights.

Pablo Larrain on loving opera and making ‘Maria’

Filmmaker Pablo Larrain tells us about his Maria Callas biopic — part of an ongoing project to examine famous 20th century women thrust into harsh spotlights.

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Tiffany Haddish shares how her grandmother sparked her love for comedy when she was young with VHS tapes of comedy greats.

Tiffany Haddish’s grandmother was her gateway into comedy

Tiffany Haddish shares how her grandmother sparked her love for comedy when she was young with VHS tapes of comedy greats.

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Actor Adam Scott joins us for a meaty chat on the heels of the long-awaited Season 2 premiere of his Apple TV+ series “Severance.”

Adam Scott tells us about ‘Severance’ season 2 (no spoilers)

Actor Adam Scott joins us for a meaty chat on the heels of the long-awaited Season 2 premiere of his Apple TV+ series “Severance.”

from The Treatment

Director Greg Kwedar’s recently re-released A24 film “Sing Sing” offers a parity model for equal ownership and equal pay in film production.

ENCORE: ‘Sing Sing’ director Greg Kwedar has big plans for pay equity

Director Greg Kwedar’s recently re-released A24 film “Sing Sing” offers a parity model for equal ownership and equal pay in film production.

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Industry leaders express frustration with LA’s leadership in the midst of ongoing wildfires, Justin Baldoni sues Ryan Reynolds, and Trump threatens Comcast.

Hollywood power players question LA’s mayoral leadership

Industry leaders express frustration with LA’s leadership in the midst of ongoing wildfires, Justin Baldoni sues Ryan Reynolds, and Trump threatens Comcast.

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Critics review the latest film releases: “One of Them Days,” “Wolf Man,” “I'm Still Here,” and “Wish You Were Here.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘One of Them Days,’ ‘Wolf Man,’ ‘I’m Still Here’

Critics review the latest film releases: “One of Them Days,” “Wolf Man,” “I'm Still Here,” and “Wish You Were Here.”

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Filmmaker David Lynch was known for an unconventional approach and non-linear storytelling. His name was used as an adjective — Lynchian — to express surreal normalcy.

Remembering David Lynch: Artist, filmmaker, transcendental meditation advocate

Filmmaker David Lynch was known for an unconventional approach and non-linear storytelling. His name was used as an adjective — Lynchian — to express surreal normalcy.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest film releases: “One of Them Days,” “Wolf Man,” “I'm Still Here,” and “Wish You Were Here.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘One of Them Days,’ ‘Wolf Man,’ ‘I’m Still Here’

Critics review the latest film releases: “One of Them Days,” “Wolf Man,” “I'm Still Here,” and “Wish You Were Here.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Orin O’Brien performed with the New York Philharmonic for 55 years. Leonard Bernstein hired her in 1966.

‘Only Girl in the Orchestra’ Orin O’Brien spent 55 years with the NY Phil

Orin O’Brien performed with the New York Philharmonic for 55 years. Leonard Bernstein hired her in 1966.

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“Hard Truths” explores family dynamics through sisters: one angry and fearful, the other loving. Director Mike Leigh teamed up with Marianne Jean-Baptiste.

‘Hard Truths’ takes an unflinching look at fear, anger, family

“Hard Truths” explores family dynamics through sisters: one angry and fearful, the other loving. Director Mike Leigh teamed up with Marianne Jean-Baptiste.

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Pioneering musician Brian Eno talks process ahead of the 24 hour streaming window for his “generative” documentary “Eno.”

Brian Eno joins ahead of the 24 hour streaming window for his ‘generative’ doc

Pioneering musician Brian Eno talks process ahead of the 24 hour streaming window for his “generative” documentary “Eno.”

from The Treatment

Kate Winslet reflects on joyful childhood memories of singing, dancing, and performing to “Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs” by Brian and Michael.

Kate Winslet on ‘Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs’

Kate Winslet reflects on joyful childhood memories of singing, dancing, and performing to “Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs” by Brian and Michael.

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Actor, filmmaker, and Hollywood royalty Jack Huston joins to tell us how his directorial debut “Day of the Fight” came together.

Jack Huston on his directorial debut ‘Day of the Fight’

Actor, filmmaker, and Hollywood royalty Jack Huston joins to tell us how his directorial debut “Day of the Fight” came together.

from The Treatment

Director Brady Corbet's Golden Globe winning film The Brutalist tackles the oft-toxic relationship between art and commerce.

Brady Corbet & Mona Fastvold: a seven year battle to make ‘The Brutalist’

Director Brady Corbet's Golden Globe winning film The Brutalist tackles the oft-toxic relationship between art and commerce.

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Warner Bros. parts ways with two notable execs as new studio heads Mike DeLuca and Pamela Abdi begin rolling out an ambitious slate of 2025 films.

Warner Brothers shakes up the C-suite

Warner Bros. parts ways with two notable execs as new studio heads Mike DeLuca and Pamela Abdi begin rolling out an ambitious slate of 2025 films.

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The latest film releases include Hard Truths, Vermiglio, Diane Warren: Relentless, and The Last Showgirl.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Hard Truths,’ ‘Vermiglio,’ The Last Showgirl’

The latest film releases include Hard Truths, Vermiglio, Diane Warren: Relentless, and The Last Showgirl.

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Critics review the latest film releases: “Hard Truths,” “Vermiglio,” “Diane Warren: Relentless,” and “The Last Showgirl.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Hard Truths,’ ‘Vermiglio,’ The Last Showgirl’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Hard Truths,” “Vermiglio,” “Diane Warren: Relentless,” and “The Last Showgirl.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Jimmy O. Yang talks about his early difficulties landing bit parts in Hollywood, to now playing the lead in Hulu’s “Interior Chinatown.”

‘I have to fight for each little bit of it’: Jimmy O. Yang on his Hollywood career

Jimmy O. Yang talks about his early difficulties landing bit parts in Hollywood, to now playing the lead in Hulu’s “Interior Chinatown.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand