Like Isaac in 'Ghosts,' Brandon Scott Jones is multidimensional
When Brandon Scott Jones was in seventh grade, his mother bought him a copy of “The Elements of Screenwriting.” Spurred…
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For Lamorne Morris, his role on 'Saturday Night' was familiar
For his Emmy-winning performance as Deputy Witt Farr in “Fargo,” Lamorne Morris underwent a complete physical transformation. In his latest…
'Little Women Ballet' jumps to historic Los Angeles site
As contemporary Angelenos, watching the immersive “Little Women Ballet” might be the closest thing to stepping into a time machine.…
What went wrong with 'Joker 2': an expert's analysis
The first thing you should know about “Joker: Folie à Deux” is that it is No a musical Sure, the…
Princess Zelda is the childless cat that kicks the most ass of the year
About 15 hours into “The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom,” I came across a character expressing concern for Princess…
Maggie Smith took the stage with her in her best film roles
It's hard to think of another actor who can do more with syllables than Maggie Smith. For her, language was…
How to have the best Sunday in Los Angeles, according to Sasheer Zamata
Here is a short list of American cities that Sasheer Zamata has called home: Brooklyn, New York; Charlottesville, Virginia; Indianapolis;…
'The Office' Star Creed Bratton Talks About His New Solo Album 'Tao Pop'
The young musician picked up his first new electric guitar and looked at his audience. Then he played an E…
'Freaks and Geeks' turns 25: Its brief but legendary status endures
Twenty-five years ago, on September 25, 1999, NBC premiered the high school comedy “Freaks and Geeks” as part of its…
Opinion: Why I wish my novels were banned
When PEN America emailed me, I was excited. The organization, whose mission is to protect the freedom to write, was…