Entertainment

Bri Rodebaugh performing at Baby Battista. (Callie Biggerstaff) Audiences often seek comedy shows as a source of entertainment, a distraction, an interesting-at-best first date. On a Thursday night, just two days after the 2024 presidential election, stand-up at Baby Battista was providing community first and foremost. A show that originated early on in the wine … Read more

A vintage postcard, from the collection of Times staff writer Patt Morrison, bears a 1912 postmark. It was sent from Florida to Brattleboro, Vt. When visiting family for Thanksgiving, we all know better than to talk about the election, politics, or anything that might trigger a MAGA screed or ultra-lefty tirade from those we are … Read more

The choreographed spectacle of ‘Emilia Pérez’ “Emilia Pérez” transcends traditional narrative filmmaking to tell the story of a Mexican cartel leader (Karla Sofía Gascón) who hires a lawyer (Zoe Saldaña) to help her forever disappear and live her dream of transitioning into a woman. The task for cinematographer Paul Guilhaume was lensing a film that’s … Read more

Ralph Fiennes’ top-grossing films fall into the franchise camp Ralph Fiennes, last Oscar-nominated for his performance in 1996’s “The English Patient,” is considered a strong lead actor contender this season for his enigmatic portrayal of the cardinal overseeing the selection of the next pope in Edward Berger’s “Conclave.” The Focus Features drama has earned more … Read more

Why Cristin Milioti’s ‘Penguin’ villain fills her with joy Few expected “The Penguin,” HBO’s spinoff from movie “The Batman,” to be a superhero-free mob drama with “Godfather”-worthy machinations and pathological behavior that would scare even Tony Soprano. And although many figured Colin Farrell’s makeup-encased title mobster, a.k.a. Oz Cobb, would be fascinating, Cristin Milioti’s Sofia … Read more

Jude Law, right, and Nicholas Hoult, at the London Hotel in West Hollywood in October. (Marcus Ubungen / Los Angeles Times) Part crime drama, part little-known chapter in the modern history of hate groups in America, “The Order” is by turns thrilling and chilling, featuring riveting performances by two actors at the absolute top of … Read more

Billy Bob Thornton recently did a two-for-one. The actor was able to promote his new Paramount+ series, “Landman,” while on tour with his band, the Boxmasters, in Texas in September. “I did a few things along the road,” he says. “Not many. There were a few phone interviews and then a couple of cities where … Read more

Moana and Maui go on another adventure in “Moana 2.” (Disney) “Can I get a Chee Hoo?” It’s a question that the demigod Maui tunefully poses to the titular princess in “Moana 2.” But this seemingly simple request is steeped in cultural tradition, notable in narrative context and, given its catchy hook, likely to become … Read more

Former longtime CBS anchor Dan Rather is mourning the death of his beloved wife, Jean Rather, who died at age 89 on Tuesday. Jean died “surrounded by loving family and her beautiful artwork” at the couple’s Austin, Texas home after a battle with cancer, her husband’s friends said on his Facebook page. “Today is the … Read more

Samuel L. Jackson has shared his thoughts on the Academy Awards, saying Oscar nominations don’t mean all that much to him. AP Samuel L. Jackson is looking at the Academy Awards with a fresh perspective. Jackson, 75, did not mince words when sharing his thoughts about the coveted gong, saying Oscar nominations don’t mean much … Read more