TV show's critics ignore Mormonism's dark past

Podcast host Lindsay Hansen Park, historical consultant on FX's "Under the Banner of Heaven," hoped to help bring Mormons into the spotlight.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment July 1, 2022 Commentary: Church members came after a buzzy TV show. They're ignoring Mormonism's dark past In a guest column for The Times, "Under the Banner of Heaven's" historical consultant counters criticism that the series misrepresents the faith. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT In a glimmer of hope for L.A. film fans, the Cinerama Dome will return with new name L.A.'s iconic Cinerama Dome, which shuttered during the pandemic, is closer to reopening with a new name, two bars and a restaurant. SHARE       READ MORE 'Surviving R. Kelly' helped bring singer down. But #MeToo 'blowback' is real, producer says "People have decided they're sick of hearing these stories," dream hampton, executive producer of the 2019 Lifetime docuseries, tells The Times. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Catching up with Alien Ant Farm, unlikely distractions during a week of doomscrolling After a tweet featuring the band's 2001 "Smooth Criminal" video went viral, we spoke with singer Dryden Mitchell about their lone hit: "It was kind of a flex." SHARE       READ MORE Getty Foundation program aims to help emerging arts workers get a foot in the door The Getty Foundation's new Getty Marrow Emerging Professional pilot program intends to provide underrepresented communities in the arts world with two years of full-time employment and mentorship. SHARE       READ MORE The man who played Hollywood: Inside Randall Emmett's crumbling empire For years, Emmett flourished in the margins of Hollywood, producing films that featured cameos from big-name stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. But the producer faces lawsuits and mounting debts, as well as allegations of abuse against women, assistants and business partners. SHARE       READ MORE 10 books to add to your reading list in July Bethanne Patrick's July highlights include romance, sci-fi and sacrilegious hijinks, as well as probing memoirs and a new Harvey Weinstein exposé. 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 © 2022, 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