Kitchen books bring us joy in the kitchen this spring
The spring kitchen book parade is bringing our kitchens a lot. We read, cook and bake through dozens of them,…
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'Black Mirror' in Netflix: Making of 'Uss Callister: Into Infinity'
WARNING: The following contains spoilers of the “Black Mirror” episode “USS Callister: In infinity. “ There is a reason why…
Is Taiwan the happiest place in Asia? But what do residents think?
Taipei, Taiwan – Growing up, Huang Wen-Chun remembers listening to friends and family to complain about life in Taiwan. Then,…
Letters to the editor: Not all the news is bad. Newspapers can still bring joy, inspire
To the editor: Thank you for two edifying stories in the places where we generally hope to see bad news.…
At Night Temple, weary Los Angeles film composers find refuge in house shows
The path to the Night Temple was dark and steep enough to take your breath away. But a few days…
In post-Assad Damascus, a mix of joy and fear
DAMASCUS, Syria — They arrived by the thousands, flooding Damascus' Umayyad Square with a sea of cars and people for…
Second 'Disclaimer' Viewing Uncovers Micro Details, Stars Say
In adapting Renée Knight's novel “Disclaimer” into the Apple TV+ limited series, writer-director Alfonso Cuarón recruited fellow Academy Award winners…
Jennifer Lopez talks about separation from Affleck and canceled tour
This is Jennifer Lopez… post-divorce. The “Let's Get Loud” singer and “Hustlers” star didn't have a brat summer or a…
I'm an 80-something Swiftie, Republican, and Kamala Harris voter.
September 20, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: I am an octogenarian Swiftie and proud of it. (“Donald…
Nick Cave Talks Joy, Los Angeles and 'Wild God'
As a general rule, Nick Cave advises against “attributing a strict life narrative” to the records a musician puts out.…