As the devastating wildfires began to sweep across Los Angeles on Jan. 7, frightened residents were not turning to Netflix. Local TV news broadcasts were the video go-to for residents …
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At the stroke of midnight on Sunday, TikTok users in the United States were momentarily silenced, after the Supreme Court unanimously upheld a new law, which requires the social media …
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‘Am I Racist?’: Inside the rise of the conservative movie biz
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTo say “Am I Racist?” wasn’t designed to win over Hollywood would be putting it very mildly. Produced by the Daily Wire and fronted by conservative commentator Matt Walsh, the …
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Brad Pitt’s team responds to scam that fleeced French woman
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBrad Pitt’s representatives have responded to reports about a French woman allegedly being scammed out of more than $800,000 by a person pretending to be the Oscar winner online. “It’s …
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‘I’m Still Here’ review: Fernanda Torres pulls off a miracle
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSoufflé is almost ready at the Paiva household just across the street from the beach in sultry Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. From the unmistakably festive atmosphere within the home’s airy …
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Octavia E. Butler, Mike Davis and books to help us understand the fires
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWelcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter. Hello, fellow readers. I’m culture critic and fervent bookworm Chris Vognar. This week we take a look at past books that touch …
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Broad museum hit with discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe former human resources director of the Broad is suing the Los Angeles museum and its former chief operating officer, accusing them of discrimination, retaliation and sexual harassment. In the …
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Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ features these Puerto Rican artists
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThroughout his career, Bad Bunny has collaborated with some big acts: Drake, J Balvin, Rosalía, Cardi B and more. But to make “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” his “most Puerto Rican …
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‘Grand Theft Hamlet’ review: Goodnight, sweet Player One
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTo be an artist, or not to be? That is the question of “Grand Theft Hamlet,” a guns-blazingly funny documentary about two out-of-work British actors who spent a chunk of …
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‘Rebel Without a Cause’ at 70, plus the best movies in L.A.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies. Due to the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, the announcement of …