Alan Arkin was more than 'Little Miss Sunshine'

Veteran character actor Alan Arkin won an Oscar, but his deep filmography reveals a scene partner willing to share focus.
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Beloved for gruffly supportive dads, Alan Arkin was more than 'Little Miss Sunshine' Click to view images

Veteran character actor Alan Arkin won an Oscar, but his deep filmography, which includes "Wait Until Dark" and "Argo," reveals a scene partner willing to share focus.

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The best movies of 2023 (so far). And where to find them Click to view images

"De Humani Corporis Fabrica," "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" and "Stonewalling" are among the favorites listed in our critic's 2023 halftime report.

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'The Idol' is hot garbage. Will its stench cling to the Weeknd? Click to view images

Mercifully, the HBO series about a pop star and her Svengali wraps Sunday, but not before tarnishing the reputation of co-creator and co-star Abel Tesfaye.

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'Rogers: The Musical' brings a charming, Broadway-style show back to Disney California Adventure Click to view images

"Rogers: The Musical," Disney's new Captain America-inspired musical, started as a joke in a Disney+ series and now is part of the resort's big summer offerings.

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ESPN lays off high-profile talent, including former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy Click to view images

ESPN laid off roughly 20 commentators, including former coach Jeff Van Gundy and player Jalen Rose, according to a person familiar with the situation.

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Crates and all: Kathy Grayson's Hole gallery unearths rarely seen art from around L.A. Click to view images

New York's the Hole gallery opened a second location in L.A. a year ago with the intent of bringing a fresh perspective to the West Coast. Now owner Kathy Grayson is enlisting galleries from across the city to put unseen treasures on view for her new show "Storage Wars."

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'Rust' prosecutors allege gun wrangler hid cocaine to avoid prosecution after fatal on-set shooting Click to view images

The allegation is the latest from the prosecutors against the film's armorer after the on-set fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

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