Movies
The director’s latest misanthropic drama, following such films as “Bleak Moments” and “Naked,” is a puckeringly sour delight, socked over by Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
Politics
After his narrow reelection as speaker, Rep. Mike Johnson promised to “drastically cut back the size and scope of government.”
USC Sports
Joyce Bell Limbrick was the highest-ranking female and Black official in USC’s athletic administration. But in a lawsuit, Bell Limbrick says that her once-promising career was irreparably changed.
World & Nation
President-elect Donald Trump is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson as he prepares to fight to keep his role leading Republicans in Congress.
Television
Mike Rinder, a former executive leader for the Church of Scientology who became a whistleblower after he left the organization, has died. He was 69.
Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again.
Awards
The actor had worked with the director before on ‘Secrets & Lies,’ so she knew she would build her character — and the story — during rehearsal.
Angels
The Angels are spending in free agency during the offseason. But if this is really about contention, the Angels are back to being all about Mike Trout.
Marianne Jean-Baptiste reunited with her ‘Secrets & Lies’ director to make the harrowing ‘Hard Truths.’ We spoke to them both about Leigh’s famous prep process.
Entertainment & Arts
In ‘Life Sucks,’ Aaron Posner takes his inspiration from Chekhov’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ in a playful, contemporary reworking directed by Barry Heins at Los Angeles’ Broadwater Main Stage.