Happy Star Wars Day to all, although I’d argue that all of May can be considered Star Wars MONTH. There are many fans of the franchise celebrating one of the greatest and most iconic franchises in media history. The...
By Judy Shields
Video by Lucas Camacho
Photos by Judy Shields
TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood CA (The Hollywood Times) 05/01/2026
It was such an honor to be able to cover this year's Hand & Footprint Ceremony honoring legendary actress Glenn Close. I have...
Comatogen is an interesting, well-made film from Romania by director Igor Cobileanski. Its mosaic structure driven by the perspectives of multiple characters is reminiscent of Kurosawa’s famous “Rashomon” and also a current trend in Romanian cinema. Forty-something-year-old nurse Alina...
By Valerie Milano
Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 5/3/26 - On the morning of May 14, 2026, Palm Springs will once again gather in a spirit of unity, purpose, and pride for one of its most meaningful annual traditions,...
A powerful and unsettling film from Slovakia was part of the South East European Film Festival (SEEfest) on Saturday at the Laemmle NoHo Theatre in North Hollywood – Tereza Nvotová’s “Father” (“Otec”), which premiered at the Venice Film Festival...
“My Dear Théo” is a fine documentary made by Ukrainian filmmaker Alisa Kovalenko about her frontline service in the Ukrainian Volunteer Army through video diaries to her son Theo in France, capturing soldiers' experiences and personal moments during the...
By Valerie Milano & Juan Markos
Photos THT
Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 5/3/26 - On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles, the Impact Awards brought together a vibrant and passionate community at Stephen Wise Temple for a celebration...
On April 15, the Mayor released his proposed budget for FY27. To address an $118 million deficit, the proposal includes $11.8 million in cuts to the arts by eliminating critical arts and culture grants that San Diego Pride and...
By Valerie Milano
Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 5/2/26 - Andre Bellos spent fifteen years quietly building an acting career. Then he put on a Smooth Criminal costume, walked into a movie theater in Hollywood, and the internet lost its...
From April 30-May 3, TCM will showcase 81 films with the theme “The World Comes to Hollywood,” with a special focus on internationally born industry professionals who made their mark in America. Located at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood...