Lorraine Ali

Sound of Freedom, based on the incredible true story, shines a light on even the darkest of places. After rescuing a young boy from ruthless child traffickers, a federal agent learns the boy's sister is still captive and decides to embark on a dangerous mission to save her. With time running out, he quits his job and journeys deep into the Colombian jungle, putting his life on the line to free her from a fate worse than death.

Como la pelicula ‘Sound of Freedom’ se convirtio en un campo de batalla en la guerra cultural

July 23, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.

No se necesita mucho para fabricar una guerra cultural: restrictiones de estufas de gas. Especial de vacunación de Elmo. La nefasta mezcla de M&M verdes y marrones. Solo pregúntale al pobre...

WEST HOLLYWOOD-CA-JUNE 22, 2023: Actress Justina Machado is photographed in West Hollywood on June 22, 2023. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

La gentrificacion ‘es una forma de canibalismo’. ‘El horror de Dolores Roach’ lo hace literal

July 10, 2023 at 4:36 p.m.

Hay un nuevo elemento en el menú de Empanada Loca, y es para morirse. "La gente no puede dejar de comerlo", se ríe Justina Machado sobre el ingrediente secreto en...

From left: Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin in the series finale of "Succession."

‘Succession’ finale: Waystar Royco has a new CEO. Here’s what happened

May 29, 2023 at 2:51 p.m.

The series finale of “Succession” aired Sunday on HBO. Here's what you need to know:'Succession' comes to an end after four seasons"Succession" heads, the end has come.After four seasons, we...

Joseph Allen Maldonado-age, aka Joe Exotic, speaking from prison in "Tiger King 2."

‘Tiger King 2’ is the pinnacle of reality TV cynicism

November 18, 2021 at 5:17 p.m.

With the release of "Tiger King 2," Times TV critic Lorraine Ali dug into (she might say waded through) five episodes' worth of new material in Netflix's bombastic docies, which...

MICHAEL GANDOLFINI as Teenage Tony Soprano in New Line Cinema and Home Box Office's mob drama "THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK," a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema

In ‘Sopranos’ prequel movie, Tony Soprano’s origin story gets short shrift

October 1, 2021 at 1:14 a.m.

Who made Tony Soprano?That question is central to the ad campaign for “The Many Saints of Newark,” a feature film spun off the cable network’s seminal TV series “The Sopranos.”Devotees...

Anya Taylor-Joy and the cast and crew of "Queen's Gambit,” Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster, Brett Goldstein, Hannah Waddingham, Jason Sudeikis, Juno Temple, Nick Mohammed, and Brendan Hunt, winners of Outstanding Comedy Series for 'Ted Lasso,' and Olivia Colman with her Emmy award for 'Outstanding Lead Actress for a Drama Series.

The Emmys tried to look diverse. But the show gave us predictable white winners

September 21, 2021 at 4:50 a.m.

At the 73rd Emmy Awards, favored front-runners “The Crown” and “Ted Lasso” dominated the drama and comedy categories, but the big winners Sunday night were clear: familiarity and caution.Television Academy...

Sarah Paulson as Linda Tripp, left, and Beanie Feldstein as Monica Lewinsky in "Impeachment: American Crime Story."

Addictive ‘American Crime Story’ turns Clinton’s impeachment into must-see TV

September 7, 2021 at 1:16 p.m.

Impeachment as entertainment might seem impossible after years of slogging through the real thing. The Trump istration brought us day after day of melodrama, including overwrought performances on the House...

MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 17: In this screenshot from the DNCC’s livestream of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, actress and activist Eva Longoria addresses the virtual convention on August 17, 2020. The convention, which was once expected to draw 50,000 people to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is now taking place virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by DNCC via Getty Images) (Photo by Handout/DNCC via Getty Images)

Opening night of the DNC felt like a telethon. Why that’s a good thing

August 18, 2020 at 1:05 p.m.

Call it an unconventional convention, or a sign of the times. The first all-virtual Democratic National Convention answered the question of how to launch a party ticket during a pandemic...

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Beyonce’s ‘Black Is King’ reimagines ‘The Lion King’ as abstract tribute to Black power, beauty and wisdom

August 4, 2020 at 3:56 a.m.

Black empowerment is the star of Beyoncé’s new visual album, “Black Is King,” a 90-minute reclamation of heritage and power that touched down early Friday morning on the streaming service...

Career Foreign Service officer George Kent, left, and top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine William Taylor, right, are sworn in to testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, during the first public impeachment hearings on President Donald Trump's efforts to tie U.S. aid for Ukraine to investigations of his political opponents. (AP Photo/(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Harto ya de las audiencias por el juicio politico? Eso es exactamente lo que los republicanos quieren

December 2, 2019 at 6:15 p.m.

La investigación de juicio político tenía sólo unas pocas horas cuando incluso los más fanáticos de la política comenzaron a desconectarse. Habían leído fervientemente sobre las declaraciones a puerta cerrada...

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. -- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2019: Actors Benicio Del Toro, left, and Paul Dano star as real-life convicts who tunneled out of a maximum-security prison in Showtime's mini-series "Escape at Dannemora." The real-life subjects were both convicted murderers. Del Toro's character is manipulative but ultimately undone by his alcoholism, erratic behavior and paranoia; Dano's turns out to be a cooler, more calculating person. Photo taken at Neuehouse Hollywood in Hollywood, Calif., on June 5, 2019. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Del Toro y Dano merecen un Emmy por ser un ‘duo excepcional’ en ‘Escape at Dannemora’

September 21, 2019 at 10:01 p.m.

Los sobres aún pueden estar sellados, pero no es ningún secreto que el 71º Primetime Emmys repartirá tanta angustia como alboroto, cuando docenas de los mejores espectáculos e intérpretes de...

(FILES) In this file photo taken on June 6, 2019 Singer R. Kelly arrives for a court hearing at the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago. - R. Kelly has been arrested on child pornography and other charges, the New York Times reported, in the latest criminal investigation into the R&B superstar dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct. The 52-year-old, whose legal name is Robert Kelly, was taken into custody by federal agents in Chicago late on July 11, 2019, the newspaper said. (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP)KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

Who enabled accused sexual predators R. Kelly and Jeffrey Epstein? We did

August 10, 2019 at 4:33 p.m.

It takes a village to protect an alleged high-profile predator.That was the takeaway late last week when the indictments of two rich, powerful men, both charged with preying on underage...

Comedian and “Space Prince” Julio Torres (HBO’s “Los Espookys”,“Saturday Night Live”) will headline his first hour-long comedy special on HBO, when MY FAVORITE SHAPES BY JULIO TORRES debuts SATURDAY, AUG. 10. Credit: Zach Dilgard/HBO

In Julio Torres’ defiantly unique comedy, everyone – and everything – has a story

August 9, 2019 at 6:04 p.m.

The secret lives of inanimate objects are revealed in “My Favorite Shapes by Julio Torres,” HBO’s bizarre comedy special starring bric-a-brac, broken toys, a lone cactus and the peculiar talents...

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JULY 30: Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) (L) and former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper (2nd R) speaks while Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) (2nd L), former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke and former Maryland congressman John Delaney during the Democratic Presidential Debate at the Fox Theatre July 30, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. 20 Democratic presidential candidates were split into two groups of 10 to take part in the debate sponsored by CNN held over two nights at Detroit’s Fox Theatre. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

At the Democratic debates, CNN set the trap. But blame the candidates for taking the bait

August 1, 2019 at 8:14 p.m.

The candidates went in fighting Trump and came out fighting one another in round two of the Democratic primary debates, where style won over substance and the quest for ratings...

‘Game of Thrones’ series finale ends more with an exhale than a bang

May 20, 2019 at 5:53 p.m.

The Iron Throne, “Game of Thrones’” ultimate prize that countless characters killed and were killed for over eight seasons of stellar storytelling, melted into a puddle during the series finale...

Review: ‘Game of Thrones’ ends more with an exhale than a bang

May 20, 2019 at 1:18 p.m.

Tom Brokaw apologizes, and then some more, for inflammatory remarks about Latinos

January 28, 2019 at 9:07 p.m.

Villain, victim, instigator or pawn?Veteran NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw became many things to many people Sunday when the 78-year-old made inflammatory remarks about Latinos on “Meet the Press” ......

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2015, file photo, musical artist R. Kelly performs the national anthem before an NBA basketball game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks in New York. A screening of an documentary detailing abuse allegations against singer R. Kelly was evacuated after phone threats were made to the Manhattan location where it was being held. The New York Police Department says the threats to the NeueHouse Madison Square came in Tuesday night, Dec. 4, 2018, when it was hosting a screening of Lifetime?s ?Surviving R. Kelly? series. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Review: ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ explores decades of alleged sexual abuse by the singer and an industry’s complicity

January 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

Lifetime’s powerful documentary series “Surviving R. Kelly” isn’t over yet, but the six-part special has already made an impact and put several prominent music artists on the defensive.The series features...

(L-r) David Giuntoli, James Roday and Romany Malco in "A Million Little Things." MUST CREDIT: Jack Rowand, ABC ** Usable by LA, BS, CT, DP, FL, HC, MC, OS, SD, CGT and CCT **

‘A Million Little Things’ and ‘Single Parents’ rely on old formulas to compete in a new TV era

September 26, 2018 at 6:19 p.m.

ABC’s new Wednesday-night shows “A Million Little Things” and “Single Parents” — one a heavy-ish drama, the other a light half-hour comedy — are centered on the idea of friendship...

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Sterling K. Brown, Kristen Bell, Tituss Burgess, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, and RuPaul perform onstage during the 70th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

Analysis: ‘We solved it’? Why Emmys’ 2018 ceremony was as muddled as the current state of peak TV

September 18, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards opened on what seemed to be a confident voice.“We Solved It!” sang Kristen Bell, Sterling K. Brown, Tituss Burgess, Kate McKinnon and Kenan Thompson in...

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From ‘Black Panther’ to ‘Luke Cage,’ black superheroes are breaking barriers once considered impenetrable

July 17, 2018 at 10:59 p.m.

They fight crime in old cotton hoodies, shimmering black capes and glowing LED unitards. They can repel bullets with their bodies, leap atop speeding cars like a svelte cat or...

From ‘Black Panther’ to ‘Luke Cage,’ black superheroes are breaking barriers once considered impenetrable

July 17, 2018 at 10:59 p.m.

They fight crime in old cotton hoodies, shimmering black capes and glowing LED unitards. They can repel bullets with their bodies, leap atop speeding cars like a svelte cat or...

<p>Meghan Markle and and Prince Harry kiss as they exit St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle after their royal wedding ceremony on May 19.</p>

A royal wedding TV spectacle where the new world met the old and showed a rethinking of the monarchy

May 19, 2018 at 10:00 p.m.

The royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was grand in many ways, but perhaps the most striking aspect were the myriad collisions of American and British culture.The wedding...

John Legend as Jesus Christ and Sara Bareilles as Mary Magdalene in "Jesus Christ Superstar" live. (Virginia Sherwood/NBC) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, TCN - OUTS **

NBC’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live’ shouldn’t have worked. Here’s why it did

April 3, 2018 at 11:23 p.m.

The pop star raised his hands, striking a messianic pose from the stage as the adoring crowd strained to touch the edges of his flowing robe.A savior greeting his disciples.Singer...

This image released by FX shows Edgar Ramirez as Gianni Versace in a scene from "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story," premiering Jan. 17, on FX. (Jeff Daly/FX via AP)

10 shows on our watch list for winter 2018

January 12, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

“The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” FX, Jan. 17Ricky Martin. Penélope Cruz. Another ’90s-era, true crime drama involving celebrity tragedy. There’s no downside here. The FX drama, out...

The Handmaid's Tale -- "Faithful" -- Episode 105 -- Serena Joy makes Offred a surprising proposition. Offred re the unconventional beginnings of her relationship with her husband. Janine (Madeline Brewer), left and Offred (Elisabeth Moss), right, shown. Credit: George Kraychyk / Hulu

A trying and triumphant year in TV and beyond for women

December 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.

Television asked a lot of us in 2017.Keep up with nearly 500 scripted shows across multiple platforms, binge watch must-see series or risk spoilers, and consume enough news and late...

Can we pretend an artist’s conduct doesn’t matter in post-Harvey Weinstein Hollywood?

November 24, 2017 at 9:46 p.m.

In light of the widespread accusations of sexual misconduct sweeping through Hollywood and beyond, Times film critic Justin Chang and television critic Lorraine Ali discuss how this seismic shift has...

‘Will & Grace’ reboot breathes fresh life into familiar characters

September 28, 2017 at 1:23 a.m.

Sure, it’s just a comedy, but among all the recent TV reboots and resuscitations — “Star Trek,” “Dynasty,” “Gilmore Girls,” “Full House,” “SWAT” — “Will & Grace” has the most...

<p>Oprah Winfrey speaks onstage before presenting the award for drama series.</p>

This year’s Emmys didn’t even pretend not to be political

September 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

Subtext became text when issues of race, gender and national politics, long a part of Hollywood awards shows, took center stage at the 69th Emmy Awards telecast Sunday night.“You can’t...

Killer Mike, right, and El-P of Run the Jewels.

Prince, Ice Cube and Killer Mike speak for justice in Baltimore

May 3, 2015 at 1:10 a.m.

The death of Freddie Gray while in police custody, and the ensuing unrest surrounding it, has prompted another round of musicians to speak out on the value of black lives and...

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