Mark Olsen
Los Angeles Times
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Gregg Araki's 'Teen Apocalypse' trilogy, and the week's best
Screening this week in L.A.: The world premiere restoration of Gregg Araki's 'Nowhere," a tribute to Mexico's Arturo Ripstein and Billy Woobury rarities. → Read More
The unruly action-comedy of 'Polite Society'
The feature debut for writer-director Nida Manzoor, "Polite Society" is a high-spirited action-comedy and celebration of the love between sisters. → Read More
Dave Grohl, José Feliciano, Beck among surprises at Coachella's Weekend 2
At the second weekend of Coachella, surprise guests included Dave Grohl with Wet Leg, José Feliciano with Bad Bunny and Beck (and Bad Bunny) with Gorillaz. → Read More
A rebel in the French court in 'Chevalier'
Kelvin Harrison Jr. drives the fact-based drama about 18th-century French Caribbean composer and musician Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. → Read More
Vidiots returns: L.A. institution reveals opening date for new movie theater, video store
Originally a video store in Santa Monica, Vidiots announced an opening date Monday for its long-awaited new venue in L.A.'s Eagle Rock neighborhood. → Read More
Ari Aster's 'Beau is Afraid' and the fears of facing yourself
Ari Aster returns with a disorienting horror film of the soul starring Joaquin Phoenix as a man coming to grips with his relationship with his mother. → Read More
Adrian Lyne looks back at 'Flashdance,' 'Fatal Attraction'
As 'Flashdance' celebrates its 40th anniversary, director Adrian Lyne looks back on his career and reveals how the era-defining hit came together. → Read More
Michelle Williams, Kelly Reichardt on power of 'Showing Up'
Continuing the collaboration between Kelly Reichardt and Michelle Williams, 'Showing Up' is a gentle comedy about an artist at work. → Read More
Don't treat 'How to Blow Up a Pipeline' movie as a 'manual'
'How to Blow Up a Pipeline' turns a manifesto on climate activism into a gripping thriller. But it's not a 'manual,' say those behind the project. → Read More
Portrait of a family and a city in 'A Thousand and One'
This year's Sundance grand jury prize winner, A.V. Rockwell's "A Thousand and One," features a riveting performance by Teyana Taylor. → Read More
Keanu Reeves returns for 'John Wick: Chapter 4'
In the high-energy action franchise's fourth entry, Keanu Reeves returns as John Wick, the weary assassin up against a shadowy organization that will not let him quit. → Read More
SXSW 2023: Keanu Reeves reveal favorite 'John Wick 4' scene
'Get up, Keanu!' An unannounced premiere of 'John Wick: Chapter 4' with Reeves and director Chad Stahelski sent the SXSW audience into a frenzy Monday. → Read More
SXSW 2023: Eva Longoria defends ‘Flamin’ Hot’ movie
'We never set out to tell the history of the Cheeto,' Longoria said. 'We are telling Richard Montañez’s story and we’re telling his truth.' → Read More
All the winners of the 2023 Independent Spirit Awards: live updates
Follow along for live coverage of Saturday's Film Independent Spirit Awards, where top nominees include Oscar contenders like 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.' → Read More
Why Germans see 'All Quiet on the Western Front' differently
The adaptation of a century-old novel has won over audiences worldwide — including Oscar and BAFTA voters. It looks different through a German lens. → Read More
Michelle Yeoh says she finally gets to be herself: ‘Thank you for seeing me’
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” star Michelle Yeoh discusses tokenism, aging, her dangerous early-career stunts and why she prays every night for an Oscar. → Read More
Austin Butler nominated for first Oscar for 'Elvis'
The 31-year-old actor was nominated for playing the musical icon from a pre-fame teenager to his death at age 42 in Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis.' → Read More
‘People are terrified’: Inside the premiere of Sundance’s surprise Brett Kavanaugh doc
“Justice,” director Doug Liman’s surprise documentary about the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, premiered Friday at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. → Read More
Sundance: Key takeaways from Brett Kavanaugh doc 'Justice'
Our takeaways from Doug Liman's Brett Kavanaugh documentary "Justice," which premiered Friday at the Sundance Film Festival. → Read More
Her new thriller takes on the male ego. She hopes it starts fights in the parking lot
Showing at Sundance, Chloe Domont's feature debut, 'Fair Play,' stars Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich as a couple who come undone under professional pressure. → Read More