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Best Movies of 2025

Our film critics rank their 10 favorites of the year.

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Best Movies of 2025

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Doctor Who Gave Matthew Perry Ketamine Is Sentenced to 30 Months

The doctor, Salvador Plasencia, had asked “I wonder how much this moron will pay” before supplying the drug to Mr. Perry, who became increasingly reliant on it before his death.

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Doctor Who Gave Matthew Perry Ketamine Is Sentenced to 30 Months

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Steve Cropper, Guitarist, Songwriter and a Shaper of Memphis Soul Music

As a member of Booker T. & the MG’s and as a producer, he played a pivotal role in the rise of Stax Records, a storied force in R&B in the 1960s and ’70s.

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Steve Cropper, Guitarist, Songwriter and a Shaper of Memphis Soul Music

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Which Films Could Be Nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars?

“One Battle After Another,” “Sinners,” “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme” and “Sentimental Value” are almost certain to be nominated. After that, it’s anyone’s guess.

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Which Films Could Be Nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars?

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‘Oh. What. Fun.,’ ‘My Secret Santa’ and More Christmas Movies to Stream

From “Oh. What. Fun.” to “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie,” a roundup of several new holiday titles to stream this season.

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‘Oh. What. Fun.,’ ‘My Secret Santa’ and More Christmas Movies to Stream

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Mormon Women Are Taking Over Our Screens

Across reality shows, social media and best-selling books, women raised in the church have increased its profile across pop culture.

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Mormon Women Are Taking Over Our Screens

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A Broadway star is born: June Squibb takes the lead at 96

June Squibb, busier than ever at 96, stars in the Broadway premiere of 'Marjorie Prime.' She also plays the title character in the film 'Eleanor the Great,' released earlier this fall.

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A Broadway star is born: June Squibb takes the lead at 96

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Our totally L.A. gift to you: Free festive phone wallpaper and wrapping paper by local artists

Times art directors commissioned L.A.-based artists impacted by the fires to create festive wrapping paper, phone and computer backgrounds perfect for the holiday season.

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Our totally L.A. gift to you: Free festive phone wallpaper and wrapping paper by local artists

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Why Herbert Ross' much loved 1993 'La Bohème' has become a perennial at L.A. Opera

Herbert Ross' beloved L.A. Opera production of Puccini's 'La Bohème,' first seen in 1993 and many times revived, is back with a new cast, conductor and director

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Why Herbert Ross' much loved 1993 'La Bohème' has become a perennial at L.A. Opera

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Final season of 'Stranger Things' breaks viewing records at Netflix

Netflix released its final season of 'Stranger Things' last Wednesday and the first four episodes have already accumulated record-breaking viewership numbers.

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Final season of 'Stranger Things' breaks viewing records at Netflix

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San Francisco Opera has a hit with Huang Ruo's spectacular 'Monkey King'

"The Monkey King," a new opera by Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang based on a popular Chinese folktale, has proved a major hit for San Francisco Opera.

2 days ago

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San Francisco Opera has a hit with Huang Ruo's spectacular 'Monkey King'

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Column: L.A. exploded into a world art capital. I was lucky to be here to witness it

Los Angeles' ascension coincided with the 46-year career of art critic Christopher Knight. In his final column for The Times, he cites three important factors in that rise.

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Column: L.A. exploded into a world art capital. I was lucky to be here to witness it

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