How one family endured the 'terrifying' spotlight of an HBO doc

Filmmaker Ry Russo-Young's docuseries "Nuclear Family" chronicles two families fighting for paternity and visitation rights -- with an LGBTQ twist.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment

October 11, 2021

How one family weathered the 'terrifying' spotlight of an HBO documentary "Nuclear Family," which ends Sunday, shines an intensely personal — and often uncomfortable — spotlight on a landmark case for LGBTQ parental rights. SHARE       READ MORE

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'No Time to Die' says goodbye to James Bond, for now. Here's what worked, and what didn't James Bond will return, but Daniel Craig won't. How well did the series send him off? Two critics debate the spoiler-filled finer points. SHARE       READ MORE

Review: For Dudamel, Erivo and the L.A. Phil, an incomparable 'Homecoming' gala With help from a spectacular Cynthia Erivo, the L.A. Phil stages a gala that does not disguise how we've been through hell to get back to Disney Hall. SHARE       READ MORE

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Review: Jennifer Holliday, vulnerable and resplendent, shines at the Wallis Theater critic Charles McNulty reviews Jennifer Holliday's concert "Here's To Life" at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. SHARE       READ MORE

Kim Kardashian West looked classy while roasting her family in 'SNL' debut Nothing was off limits during Kim Kardashian's highly anticipated debut as host of "Saturday Night Live" — not even her divorce from Kanye West. SHARE       READ MORE

Paul McCartney blames John Lennon for Beatles split: 'We all knew it was the end' In a new interview with BBC Radio, Beatles legend Paul McCartney called the band's earth-shattering breakup the "most difficult period of my life." SHARE       READ MORE

What's on TV This Week: Heather Locklear, 'Halloween Kills,' country music and more TV highlights for Oct. 10-16 include "Halloween Kills," "CMT Artists of the Year," a profile of NBA star Russell Westbrook and Heather Locklear in a Lifetime TV movie. SHARE       READ MORE

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'No Time to Die' ending explained: Writing James Bond's exit

Now that "No Time to Die" is in U.S. theaters, more audiences are finally experiencing director Cary Joji Fukunaga's film full of emotion, action and surprise.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment

October 10, 2021

How Cary Fukunaga cracked the ending of Daniel Craig's James Bond saga Daniel Craig's era as James Bond comes to a bittersweet, epic conclusion in "No Time to Die." SHARE       READ MORE

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L.A. museum visitors will need to be vaccinated. Here's how that will work A new Los Angeles ordinance requires proof of vaccination at indoor venues, including museums. Will they accept digital proof? Photos of vaccination cards? SHARE       READ MORE

'Squid Game' cast explains the origin of the Netflix show's terrifying giant doll "Squid Game" stars Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Wi Ha-Joon and HoYeon Jung joined comedian Jimmy Fallon for some fun and games on "The Tonight Show." SHARE       READ MORE

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L.A. comedy show celebrates National Coming Out Day by supporting LGBTQ+ allies "Straight-Ish Talk" is a red carpet benefit show for the SoCal chapter of Free Mom Hugs. SHARE       READ MORE

Need a miracle? This Grateful Dead auction offers ultra-rare artifacts, merch and drug ephemera A weeklong Sotheby's auction of Grateful Dead artifacts includes everything from musical instruments to t-shirts to a MacGyvered nitrous oxide kit. SHARE       READ MORE

How Ivy Queen and a Spotify podcast got the history of reggaeton right Reggaeton, once shunned by music gatekeepers, is now the soundtrack to a brown, youthful Los Angeles and beyond, as the Spotify podcast "Loud" shows. SHARE       READ MORE

Lisa Ling's CNN series "This Is Life" explores painful historic moments. One is personal COVID-19 forced Ling to pivot from immersion journalism to deep history dives, including her CNN series connecting hate against Asian Americans and more to today's tensions. SHARE       READ MORE

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Hiphop Adhi's next with director Ark Saravan

Music director turned actor Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi will next team up with director ARK Saravan (Maragadha Naanayam) for a fantasy film. Produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, the yet-to-be titled film is said to be a big-budget film that will go on floors in December. The film will be shot predominantly in Pollachi and a few portions in Chennai.

"The film will be a mix of fantasy, comedy and action with a healthy dose of fun. We are yet to zero on the title of the film. We haven't finalised the female lead yet and it should be done in a few days. We will wrap up the film shoot in a single schedule by January 2022 and be ready for a summer release. The film will be shot predominantly in Pollachi and a few portions in Chennai," says Saravan.