Sundance 2026: ‘American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez’ Q&A

Sundance 2026: ‘American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez’ Q&A

A β€œbrujo,” a β€œmagician,” β€œa social arsonist” and the β€œfather of Chicano Theater” β€” these are just a few of the monikers that have been bestowed upon Luis Valdez over the course of his decades-long career. The 85-year-old filmmaker and playwright is responsible for β€œLa Bamba” and β€œZoot Suit,” films that raised a generation of…

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Jennette McCurdy, author of ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died,’ is ready to shock you

Jennette McCurdy, author of ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died,’ is ready to shock you

On the Shelf Half His Age By Jennette McCurdyBallantine Books: 288 pages, $30 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Jennette McCurdy’s phone could not be silenced. After the release of her 2022 memoir, β€œI’m Glad My Mom Died,” the actress-turned-author…

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‘Zootopia 2’ is the highest-grossing U.S. animated movie of all time

‘Zootopia 2’ is the highest-grossing U.S. animated movie of all time

Walt Disney Co.’s β€œZootopia 2” is now the highest-grossing U.S. animated film of all time, the company said Sunday. The animated sequel to 2016’s β€œZootopia” raked in $1.7 billion in worldwide box office revenue as of Sunday. The movie edges out the previous record holder, β€œInside Out 2.” The 2024 Disney and Pixar hit grossed…

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