Why the new ‘Captain America’ feels like a step backward

Inside: The Shrine's facelift; meet the L.‍A.‍ Times Book Prizes finalists; Blackpink coming to L.‍A.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT February 20, 2025 | View in browser Entertainment Commentary: 'Captain America: Brave New World' is a political thriller that shies away from politics. Why it feels like a step backward In "Captain America: Brave New World," Sam Wilson talks about the pressure of wondering if he'll ever be enough. The same question applies to the movie. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke among L.A. Times Book Prize finalists Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke are among the finalists for the 45th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes. Read More Cynthia Erivo's whirlwind year to continue with Tonys hosting gig Cynthia Erivo will host the 2025 Tony Awards, continuing a banner year that included an Oscar nomination. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Commentary: Shakespeare's portrait of an insecure, paranoid tyrant makes this the perfect time for 'Macbeth' David Tennant and Cush Jumbo deliver a "Macbeth" for the ages, but the curse of Shakespeare's tragedy isn't easy to avoid. Read More In a boom era for big music venues, the Shrine gets a facelift for its 100th anniversary For the last year, L.A. concert promoter Goldenvoice has quietly but thoroughly upgraded the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall to more modern and luxurious standards. It's a welcome refresh for the landmark venue's impending 100th anniversary next year. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Blackpink announces world tour with July 12 stop at SoFi Stadium The K-pop girl group is hitting the road for the first time since 2023. Read More KCAL journalist Chauncy Glover's cause of death revealed, ruled an accident Chauncy Glover died accidentally after a mix of the chemical chlorethane and methamphetamine were found in the KCAL anchor's system, the medical examiner says. Read More Rick Buckler, former drummer for British rock trio the Jam, dies at 69 Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton of the Jam mourn drummer Rick Buckler, who died Monday at 69 after a short illness. "We went far beyond our dreams," Weller writes. Read More G. Ray Hawkins, gallerist who championed photography as fine art, dies at 80 G. Ray Hawkins launched the first public gallery in Los Angeles devoted to photography and showcased the work of giants including Ansel Adams, Man Ray and Paul Outerbridge during his career Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading Entertainment Digest from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection   Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified.   Copyright © 2025, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com