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From the Emmys through the Oscars and everything in between, consider our Envelope newsletter your comprehensive guide to awards season, while also keeping you up-to-date with news and features on the institutions and individuals affecting the entertainment industry.
Expect a selection of The Times’ best coverage and analysis every Wednesday. On Tuesday during the awards season, you’ll get some of the highlights from the latest episode of our Envelope podcast, hosted by Yvonne Villarreal and Mark Olsen. Also seasonal, on Fridays you’ll get commentary, predictions and behind-the-scenes insights from columnist Glenn Whipp.
Your hosts
Glenn Whipp writes about movies and television for the Los Angeles Times and serves as columnist for The Envelope, The Times’ awards season publication. He’s spent the last decade exploring long-held ideas about what kinds of films, TV shows and performances deserve the designation of “awards-worthy.†It’s not the honors themselves that resonate, but rather the annual snapshot of the state of the industry they provide. Sometimes the picture is pretty. Sometimes it’s alarming. But it’s always worth discussing. Feel free to reach out via email or get in touch on Twitter.
Yvonne Villarreal writes about television for The Times. She’s a native of Southern California who, as a toddler, would watch reruns of “I Love Lucy†instead of cartoons and, as a 9-year-old, had TV Guide clippings of “ER†taped to her bedroom wall. She believes it was destiny that she would grow up to chronicle TV during one of its most exciting periods. You can reach her on Twitter at @villarrealy.
Mark Olsen writes about movies for The Times. He tries to capture everything that means, from arthouse obscurities to studio blockbusters — good work and fresh voices are exciting wherever they are found. Follow along on Twitter at @indiefocus, and subscribe to his weekly Indie Focus newsletter.
The Envelope Headlines
In the Monday edition of his Envelope newsletter, Times columnist marvels at how “Wicked†star Cynthia Erivo braves Laurel Canyon Boulevard on walks. Would you?
In his weekly newsletter, Los Angeles Times columnist Glenn Whipp weighs in on early award-season assumptions and welcomes a new colleague.
In the Monday edition of his newsletter, Times columnist Glenn Whipp spends time with Demi Moore and loves the choice of Conan O’Brien as host of the 97th Oscars.
In his weekly newsletter, Los Angeles Times columnist Glenn Whipp disputes the idea that this is a soft year for movies. Plus: “All We Imagine as Light†arrives.
In his weekly newsletter, Times columnist Glenn Whipp considers “Small Things Like These†as a postelection antidote. Also: “Emilia Pérez†starts streaming.
Los Angeles Times columnist Glenn Whipp checks in on the new movies “Here†and “Juror #2†and remembers Teri Garr in his weekly newsletter.
In his weekly newsletter, Times columnist Glenn Whipp looks at “Conclave†and “Blitz,†awards hopefuls opening in theaters. Both are worth finding.
Times columnist Glenn Whipp shares his review of Sean Baker’s acclaimed new film, “Anora.†Plus an interview with the director and another award for Jane Fonda.
It’s Friday and we have new movies: the romantic tearjerker ‘We Live in Time’ and the Pharrell Williams Lego biopic, ‘Piece by Piece.’ Are they worth a look?
“Joker: Folie à Deux†seems designed as a middle finger to those who enjoyed the anarchy of the original, Times columnist Glenn Whipp notes in his newsletter.
