Entertainment

David Lynch, the iconic screenwriter and director behind surrealist staples “Twin Peaks” and “Eraserhead,” has been diagnosed with emphysema — and he says it has taken a toll on his …

When Hollywood writers went on strike in 2007 and 2008, unscripted TV production soared. Scripted projects stalled during the work stoppage, and studios turned to reality TV — a cheaper, …

The Dance of the Dragons has been a bit of a slow burn, but the Targaryen war of succession burns on. There was minimal bloodshed shown in the “House of …

Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” extended its domination of the box office, bringing in $97 million in its second weekend of release, making it the second-biggest movie of the year, behind …

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, August 4. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know to start your weekend: Newsletter …

Street photographer and artist Estevan Oriol, best known for his image of the “L.A. fingers,” remembers frequenting the corner of Fourth and Soto streets in Boyle Heights in the 1990s …

Sandy Bresler, who served as actor Jack Nicholson’s agent for six decades, has died at age 87. The industry veteran died Thursday in Santa Monica after a short illness, his …

Robert or Bobby — as he’s known to his friends — the protagonist of “Company,” Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s 1970 musical, has always been an enigma. Why won’t this …

The great thing about dining at sushi counters, beyond close communion with the chef, is the conversations that often spark between customers about all kinds of restaurants. Last month I …

Why do I find Elizabeth Taylor so fascinating? My admiration for her work comes down, perhaps unusually, to the Zeffirelli-Shakespeare “The Taming of the Shrew” and the Nichols-Albee “Who’s Afraid …