In my own work as a sociologist, I organize this concept of the sacred into seven specific dimensions. For example, the sacred is powerful: a potent force that garners respect, fear and awe. The ...

Joan Didion’s time as a film critic comes up for discussion in Alissa Wilkinson’s new book on the essayist, We Tell Ourselves ...

You might expect an extroverted, spotlight-loving 9-year-old girl would only have eyes for one role in The Little Mermaid—the lead of Ariel. But not Indy Yelich. “I was like, ‘I don’t want to be Ariel ...

Five decades into a storied career, Robert Earl Keen was introduced by Americana superstar Tyler Childers for his Grand Ole Opry debut.

Once you’ve had your fill, head over to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Inside, admire the impressive collection of ...

Despite billions raised from opioid settlements, relatives caring for kids whose parents died from overdoses get little to no ...

Jay Duplass, Michael Strassner, Liz Larsen and Olivia Luccardi came by the L.A. Times studio at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival ...

John McTiernan is one of the most interesting people in all of Hollywood. He made some of the biggest movies of the 80s and 90s, though his career waned in the early 2000s when he failed to achieve ...

There was a lot of art that came out during and in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic that was … shall we say, best ...

Local artists, including Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli, designed custom ‘Curly W’ logos to be featured on Heritage Day ...

Schumer Backs Spending Bill and Lines Up Enough Democrats to Pass It Many Democrats wanted to block Republicans’ measure in defiance of President Trump, but Senator Chuck Schumer said a shutdown ...

The director Catherine Gund fuses work from multiple artists with archival footage and interviews to craft an exploration of Black resilience. By Alissa Wilkinson In this coming-of-age drama from ...