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Feature: Director Joachim Trier on his nine-time Oscar nominated film ‘Sentimental Value’

On Filmweek, Larry Mantle speaks with writer-director Joachim Trier about his film, Sentimental Value and why it has resonated so much with audiences.

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FilmWeek: “Dracula,” “Sirāt,” “Pillion,” and more!

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Beandrea July review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

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Mural of handcuffed mariachi and child makes powerful statement in Boyle Heights

As the Eastside reels from the impact of continued immigration raids, Boyle Heights artist Robert Vargas captures the fear and tension in a new mural.

A mural of a child with brown skin tone, wearing a white t-shirt of a cartoon of a bald eagle with a red, white, and blue top hat, and holding a torch, holding a guitar. Next to the child is a person with medium skin tone, who's arms and waist are only visible, wearing a green charro suit, with handcuffs on their wrists.

Best things to do this weekend in LA and SoCal: February 6-8

Super Bowl (and Puppy Bowl!) watch parties, a Matisse talk, Joe Wong (in Mandarin and English) at the Improv and more things to do this week.

A woman and two men, all with light skin tones, wear Seattle Seahawks jerseys and glowstick necklaces as they face the camera and smile.

‘Sinners’ producer makes history as first Armenian American immigrant nominated for best picture

Producer/writer Sev Ohanian first met Ryan Coogler at USC film school. His Armenian American community helped get him there.

Three people posing on a red carpet with serious looks on their faces. At left is a Black man wearing a blue velvet suit, with glasses and a moustache. In center is a Black woman with long brown hair wearing a sparkled black dress. On the right is a white man with a moustach and beard wearing a gray tweed suit.

Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for construction in July, Trump says

It follows a wave of cancellations since President Donald Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building.

Grammys 2026: 10 takeaways from a historic, chaotic night

The Grammy Awards were full of milestone wins, chaotic performances and viral moments, as well as speeches that frequently addressed this moment in American history.

Best things to do this week in LA and SoCal: Feb. 2-5

See Sweeney Todd in La Mirada, check out classic Mustangs, enjoy a chamber music premiere, catch a screening of National Theatre’s Dr. Strangelove at the Wallis and more.

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5 essential Catherine O’Hara performances, from ‘Schitt’s Creek’ to ‘Home Alone’

The late actor, whose career spans over five decades, died in her home in Los Angeles.

Two white women post in theater seats with wine and Schitt's creek cookies.

Catherine O'Hara, who starred in 'Home Alone' and 'Schitt's Creek,' dies at 71

O'Hara enjoyed a six-decade career in TV and films playing sometimes over-the-top, but endearing characters.

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