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September 29, 4:15 pm

Film review: Pick your battles, including this one – ‘One Battle After Another’ is a lively romp

This post was updated Sept. 30 at 9:59 p.m. Warning: Spoilers ahead. It is no battle to enjoy “One Battle After Another.” Partially inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel “Vineland,” the tenth film from writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson punched into theaters Friday. Read more...

Photo: Leonardo DiCaprio as his character, Bob Ferguson, stands on the side of the road in a bathrobe while aiming a gun. On a technical level, “One Battle After Another” demonstrates that its massive budget – estimated to be north of $130 million – was put to good use. (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures via The Associated Press)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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September 27, 6:50 pm

Album review: Mariah Carey’s ‘Here For It All’ may not be all we want, but we’re still obsessed

This post was updated Sept. 28 at 7:49 p.m. Mariah Carey is here for a fresh set of solid R&B throwbacks on “Here For It All.” The superstar’s sixteenth album was released Friday, with 11 tracks composing her first LP of original material since 2018’s “Caution.” The 40-minute project – complete with guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, Shenseea, Kehlani and The Clark Sisters – uses its brevity to its advantage with a tight, concise package of slick, mostly midtempo jams. Read more...

Photo: Cover for lead single “Type Dangerous” shows Mariah Carey wearing a black top and red lip. The singer’s sixteenth album “Here For It All” was released Sept. 26. (Courtesy of Mariah)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music, Theater & Fine Arts

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September 25, 6:39 pm

Theater review: ‘West Side Story’ hits right notes as timeless tragedy with contemporary topics

This post was updated Sept. 30 at 9:49 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. The LA Opera’s “West Side Story” is in the right place at the right time. Read more...

Photo: Two dancers strike a dramatic pose amid a crowd of additional dancers with a colorful, balloon-filled set in the background. Originally brought to Broadway in 1957 by a legendary creative team including Jerome Robbins and Stephen Sondheim, the classic musical has arrived at Los Angeles’ Dorothy Chandler Pavilion with a modern spin. (Courtesy of Cory Weaver/LA Opera)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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September 21, 5:08 pm

Book review: Biography of Lin-Manuel Miranda provides insight, realistic depiction to readers

This post was updated Sept. 24 at 9:39 p.m. Daniel Pollack-Pelzner’s biography of Lin-Manuel Miranda is an absolute win for “Hamilton” enthusiasts, artists and those curious about education. Read more...

Photo: Shown is the cover of Daniel Pollack-Pelzner’s newest biography of Lin-Manuel Miranda. Pollack-Pelzner interviewed more than 150 people for the biography and even interviewed Miranda himself a dozen times. (Courtesy of Simon and Schuster)


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