The Best Movies of 2026 So Far, and Where to Watch Them
Now is a good time to catch up on films you may have missed. Our critics have thoughts.
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The Best Movies of 2026 So Far, and Where to Watch Them
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American playwrights are embracing the nation's complexity. Will audiences answer the call?
Democracy is in crisis. But writers such as Young Jean Lee, Tarell Alvin McCraney and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, are stepping up, dramatizing the complexities of what it means to be an American.
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American playwrights are embracing the nation's complexity. Will audiences answer the call?
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Movies, books, art and music to explore as America turns 250
As America celebrates 250 years, we size up how it's been portrayed in, and has shaped, what we watch, listen to and read.
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Movies, books, art and music to explore as America turns 250
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Mystery artist steps forward as future of iconic bird atop L.A. eyesore in doubt
For years, construction stalled at an Eagle Rock site set to become a 31-unit multiuse complex. In the meantime, a mysterious papier-mache bird, nicknamed "Pinky" took roost. But who made the beloved mascot?
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Mystery artist steps forward as future of iconic bird atop L.A. eyesore in doubt
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This 99-year-old ballet teacher once taught Parisian royalty. Now she teaches in Pasadena
Helga Monson de Kansky was once predicted to become ballet's next star. Instead, she chose a life with her family and a career as a dance instructor.
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This 99-year-old ballet teacher once taught Parisian royalty. Now she teaches in Pasadena
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‘The Bear’ Finale: I Hope You Saved Room for Cake
After a run of dazzling and frustrating ambition, the series closes with a pared-down menu and a touch of sweetness.
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‘The Bear’ Finale: I Hope You Saved Room for Cake
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Little Island Significantly Scales Back Its Summer Schedule
The artistic director said Barry Diller, the former Hollywood magnate who provides the bulk of the park’s funding, “wants to take programming in a different direction.”
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Little Island Significantly Scales Back Its Summer Schedule
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‘Elle’ and 10 More Shows to Watch on TV this Week
This “Legally Blonde” prequel premieres and networks air coverage around the nation’s 250th Independence Day.
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‘Elle’ and 10 More Shows to Watch on TV this Week
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Warrior, Hero, Villain or Fool? 150 Years of Reassessing Custer
Few American military commanders have had as complicated a legacy as George Armstrong Custer, who died at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in June 1876.
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Warrior, Hero, Villain or Fool? 150 Years of Reassessing Custer
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Washington Theater Leader Is Out on Opening Night of TLC Musical
The departing artistic director, Hana Sharif, made it clear in a resignation email that she was leaving Arena Stage under pressure.
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Washington Theater Leader Is Out on Opening Night of TLC Musical
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They worked as early Hollywood artists with little recognition — until now
The UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art's latest exhibition highlights uncredited artists who made significant creative contributions to early Hollywood.
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They worked as early Hollywood artists with little recognition — until now