Movies
The filmmaker invited us to open our minds to the impossible, with movies such as “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” that defined an American surrealism.
David Lynch, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker who brought surrealist storytelling to the mainstream via ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive,’ has died. He was 78.
Entertainment & Arts
Netflix and Live Nation’s massive 11-day comedy fest returns in May with marquee performances at the Hollywood Bowl, Greek Theatre, Palladium and comedy clubs around L.A.
Business Advisory & Insights
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Food
Mikshakes and tuna melts, plus notes from the recovery, chef’s wish lists, SoCal’s James Beard nominations and Lunar New Year eating. All in this week’s Tasting Notes.
The Oscar-winning actor reflects on a lifetime of work with the filmmaker, with whom she collaborated on ‘Blue Velvet,’ ‘Wild at Heart’ and ‘Inland Empire.’
David Lynch, who died Thursday at age 78, was remembered by his many collaborators, as well as those he inspired, such as “Donnie Darko” director Richard Kelly.
Letters to the Editor
David Lauter’s columns were ‘lucid, informative and good-hearted — stellar as columnist Steve Lopez’s work, but different,’ says a reader.
Books
Lodge often satirized academic life and Catholicism in his novels and was twice nominated for the Booker Prize, for ‘Small World’ and ‘Nice Work.’