As national coverage of the wildfire lagged behind, my family huddled in the bedroom watching ash fall like snow
By Heather Havrilesky Sep 1, 2009
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I'm artistic, capable, driven ... so where should I live after I graduate?
By Cary Tennis
August 11, 2009
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The two-time Oscar winner talks about his move away from Hollywood and his new role as a pothead Dr. Phil type
By Andrew O'Hehir
July 23, 2009
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The Dodgers are trying to lure women with radio broadcasts and celebrities. As a sports fan, I'm trying not to gag.
By Caitlin Moscatello
June 3, 2009
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The LAPD continues to ignore evidence that could help prosecute sexual assaults.
By Abigail Kramer
April 1, 2009
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I've been trying to break into the film biz but I'm thinking about giving up and moving home
By Cary Tennis
June 24, 2009
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"Beautiful Losers" chronicles the art rebels of the '90s, fueled by punk, skateboarding, graffiti and trash culture. Now brought to you by Nike!
By Andrew O'Hehir
August 7, 2008
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A loving, low-budget film tries to revive the undead spirit of Darby Crash and L.A.'s most anarchic punk pioneers. But some things aren't easy to resurrect.
By Andrew O'Hehir
August 5, 2008
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Screwed-up strangers hook up for a last-minute New Year's date in the profane and delightful "In Search of a Midnight Kiss."
By Andrew O'Hehir
July 31, 2008
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Kent Mackenzie's gorgeous black-and-white film "The Exiles" captures a garage-rock world of urban American Indians in a vanished L.A. Plus: German groupie tells all!
By Andrew O'Hehir
July 10, 2008
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Should I convert to Judaism, go backpacking in Thailand, or move back to Florida near my parents?
By Cary Tennis
June 11, 2008
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Eastwood and his pregnant star bring their moody 1920s L.A. thriller to Cannes. But what's it called?
By Andrew O'Hehir
May 20, 2008
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"Chapter 27" strong in NYC bow -- and don't miss an ultra-cool doc on L.A.'s hot modern art scene.
By Andrew O'Hehir
April 1, 2008
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Looking at reports of voting difficulties in a key Super Tuesday state.
By Alex Koppelman
February 5, 2008
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"Made in America," an operatic history of the Crips-Bloods feud, generates heat at Sundance. Plus: Palahniuk's "Choke" makes much of Jesus' foreskin.
By Andrew O'Hehir
January 23, 2008
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Popular proposals to choke off federal support to immigrant-friendly "sanctuary cities" would also dry up anti-terror funding for the cities most at risk.
By Alex Koppelman
October 4, 2007
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A globalization goodie: Either the best, or worst, Korean fantasy epic set in modern Los Angeles, ever.
By Andrew Leonard
September 17, 2007
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Everyone knows the comedy version of Los Angeles. Imagine my surprise when I found myself speaking up for the despised city.
By Garrison Keillor
June 13, 2007
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The real story of homicide in America is one of hope, especially for black men, who have long suffered the most.
By Jill Leovy
December 14, 2006
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Counting car dealerships and contemplating doom at the world's largest auto mall.
By Andrew Leonard
November 13, 2006
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Warning signs for heart disease and diabetes, the role of palmistry in female athletic prowess and more.
By Carol Lloyd
September 28, 2006
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At 49, Warren Moon is about to become the first black QB in the NFL Hall of Fame. How can someone so young carry that label? Plus: Terrell Owens, Billie Jean King.
August 3, 2006
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A new book makes a compelling case that Laurel Canyon, home to Joni, Zappa, Mama Cass and many more, was the true center of '60s rock.
By Stephen Amidon
May 22, 2006
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In A.M. Homes' surprisingly sunny new novel, an alienated middle-aged professional goes from unenlightened zero to sensitive superhero in 30 days or less.
By Heather Havrilesky
April 24, 2006
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In an excerpt from A.M. Homes' new novel, Richard Novak realizes he is painfully, terrifyingly alone
By A.M. Homes
April 24, 2006
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Kevin Spacey needs a "Shrink"
Don't take me out to the broad game
12,000 rape kits, untested
The art world's Pepsi Generation
It all started with the Germs
Up all night with a psycho blonde
All-night party in a lost city
Clint, Angelina and the movie with no name
Voting trouble in Los Angeles?
Congress to New York (and Chicago and L.A.): Drop dead
"Dragon Wars": Made in South Korea
Don't believe the hype about murder
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Forget the Haight and Woodstock
Instant salvation
"This Book Will Save Your Life"
Glenn Greenwald
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