Cinema News: Henson's 'Puppet Up!' mixes in adult improv

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May 12, 2023

How a show inspired by Jim Henson infuses personality into puppetry using adult improv

The Times spoke with creators Brian Henson and Patrick Bristow about the show's origin, blending puppetry and adult improv comedy, and its L.A. roots.

Ruston Kelly's new album isn't really about his divorce from Kacey Musgraves: 'It's self-help rock, I guess'

While Musgraves' latest album painstakingly detailed the end of their marriage, Kelly's new one, "The Weakness," ponders healing and forgiveness.

The 14 TV shows we're most excited for this summer

Several new series and new seasons are set to air this summer, but some shows will also be ending. Here, our writers share what shows they are most anticipating.

Forget the romance. Natural hair and royal wigs steal the spotlight in 'Queen Charlotte'

In the Netflix series, the hairstyles and wigs worn by the actors are works of art that battle for viewers' attention as much as the romance onscreen.

Patricia Arquette is at home among Yucca Valley's fringe characters in 'High Desert'

Arquette talks about the Apple TV+ comedy series in which she plays a former addict and cancan dancer who decides to become a private investigator.

Review: 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' is video game bliss

Nintendo's "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" is everything great about big-budget, mainstream video games. There's a story, yes, but this is a game about curiosity and discovery, rewarding players for constantly asking, "What if?"

'Days of Our Lives' fan favorite Deidre Hall hits 5,000 episodes as 'daytime royalty'

"Days of Our Lives" star Deidre Hall opens up about reaching 5,000 episodes. "Playing Marlena has been a gift to me in so many ways," she tells The Times.

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