Arts & Entertainment

Best things to do this weekend in LA and SoCal: Dec. 19-21

A drunk Christmas Carol, Missing Persons reunite in Fontana, Duke Ellington’s take on the Nutcracker, PopUp Bagels comes to Brentwood and more things to do this weekend.

A light-skinned soccer player wearing a red jersey runs in the rain with one arm raised and finger pointing straight up.

Shocking new thriller 'The Housemaid' puts complex women at the center — just how Paul Feig likes it

‘The Housemaid’ director talked with LAist about his new film, why he prefers to center women and why he dislikes the term 'strong female character'

A man with a black suit, a bowtie, and a cowboy hat points at the viewer. He is standing against a red backdrop with white text that reads "The Housemaid."

Why recording in LA mattered to ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ composer Simon Franglen

Challenges included composing themes for new Na’vi clans, designing new instruments and keeping the recording in L.A.

YouTube will stream the Oscars starting in 2029. Here’s what to know about the deal

The Oscars, the world’s most watched awards show, will move its broadcast from ABC to YouTube starting in 2029, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

The 97th Academy Awards ceremony will take place Sunday, March 2. Above, Oscar statues are pictured ahead of the awards in 2022.

The Warner Bros curse: Can the studio avoid another bad sequel?

Warner Bros. has a history of disastrous mergers and acquisitions. Can they avoid another bad sequel as Netflix and Paramount battle to buy it?

Feature: The King of Color Documentary

Director Patrick Creadon joins FilmWeek host Larry Mantle to discuss the legacy of Lawrence Herbert, the man who created Pantone’s Matching System.

FilmWeek: ‘Ella McCay,’ ‘Dust Bunny,’ ‘Rosemead,’ and more!

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

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The hidden history of 'White Christmas'

The tune crooned by Bing Crosby is still one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. It's endured as a favorite — despite a complicated and controversial history.