Why is 'Dungeons & Dragons' so beloved?

Like any good dungeon master, directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley make sure each member of the party has moments to showcase their individual talents.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment March 31, 2023 Why is 'Dungeons & Dragons' so beloved? One scene in the movie captures it perfectly The team behind "Honor Among Thieves" explains how the film's standout chase sequence came together — and captures the game's imaginative spirit. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Are Hollywood movies backsliding on diversity? What the latest numbers say Representation by people of color as movie leads and film writers has slid back to 2019 levels, according to UCLA's Hollywood Diversity Report. SHARE       READ MORE E3 cancels 2023 event, leaving Los Angeles without a major gaming convention The Electronic Entertainment Expo, colloquially known as E3, has officially cancelled its 2023 event. This would have been the first E3 since 2019. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Gwyneth Paltrow wins ski-crash trial as jury puts '100%' of fault on plaintiff Gwyneth Paltrow was not at fault in a 2016 skiing collision, a Utah jury decided Thursday. She was accused of seriously injuring a retired doctor on the slopes at Deer Valley Resort. SHARE       READ MORE Hollywood to drop COVID safety measures as federal emergency declaration ends The change brings to an end almost three years of strict COVID-19 safety rules meant to help limit the spread of the virus on sets. SHARE       READ MORE The subplots to 'WrestleMania Goes Hollywood,' explained For an event dubbed "WrestleMania Goes Hollywood," the emotion and real-life circumstances surrounding WWE's biggest event of the year couldn't be more genuine. SHARE       READ MORE The odd couple that saved Yosemite Dean King's "Guardians of the Valley" follows the partnership of charismatic John Muir and erudite Robert Johnson to create Yosemite National Park. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US