Despite strong cast, French comedy drama ‘Sink or Swim’ mainly does the former
Somewhere between a splash and a belly-flop is the French comic-drama “Le Grand Bain,” which instead of getting translated as “The Big Bath” for American audiences has been retitled “Sink or Swim,” ironically a more accurate reflection of how one regards each scene in this choppily assembled male-crisis story. (They mostly sink.) When out-of-work suburban…
What's on TV Thursday: 'Law & Order: SVU' and more
SERIES Young Sheldon Ed Begley Jr. reprises his role as Dr. Linkletter on a new episode of this “Big Bang Theory” spin-off. With Iain Armitage and Annie Potts. 8 p.m. CBS Superstore “Saturday Night Live’s” Heidi Gardner guest stars as Dina’s (Lauren Ash) nemesis on a new episode of the workplace sitcom. With America Ferrera…
Nights for art and haunting, days of grape stomping, all close to L.A.
Lovers of wine, the blues and Halloween spookiness will feel right at home at nearby events next weekend. Pasadena Two dozen Pasadena art and cultural institutions provide free activities and entertainment during ArtNight. Highlights include ’80s artwork and dancing at the Light Bringer Project, rare automobiles at ArtCenter College of Design and multigenre performances at…
How to give the bride a free party night in Las Vegas
Brides party for free in Las Vegas with a bachelorette party offered by VegasGirlsNightOut. The single evening out includes a limo tour of the Strip, free bottle of Champagne, a stop at the “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign for selfies and seats at the male strip show Thunder From Down Under. The deal: The Queen…
Eight places to play golf in Hawaii for as little as $55 a round
Hawaiian Islands golf. Ka-ching, baby. Sell the kids or take out a third on the over-leveraged flat, right? Wrong. Golf in the islands can be had for something other than $300 a round. Touring pros might not make annual visits to these courses, but the settings are as stunning, the trades as cooling, the three-putts…
Employees of Microsoft's GitHub demand company cancel its contract with ICE
GitHub became the latest technology company to come under fire for its supporting role in the Trump administration’s immigration clampdown Wednesday, with employees of the Microsoft-owned company demanding Chief Executive Nat Friedman cancel a $200,000 contract with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In an open letter on Twitter, employees of the cloud-based service for…
Billionaire Ken Fisher’s sexual comments offend at conference
Billionaire money manager Ken Fisher made several sexually charged remarks that shocked listeners at a financial services conference in San Francisco. Fisher spoke on Tuesday about how he built his company. He compared the process of gaining a client’s trust to “trying to get into a girl’s pants,” said Rachel Robasciotti, a founder of wealth…
PG&E loses exclusive control of its bankruptcy recovery plan
Click:236 d x 173 California power giant PG&E Corp. was stripped of its right to exclusively pitch a reorganization plan in court, escalating an already heated battle over the largest utility bankruptcy in U.S. history. The shares dropped more than 25% in after-hours trading. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali said he’ll allow bondholders including Pacific…
What $10 million buys right now in three L.A. County communities
Here’s a look at what roughly $10 million buys right now in Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills and Rancho Palos Verdes in L.A. County. BEVERLY HILLS: Once owned by “Star Wars” actor Billy Dee Williams, this Balinese-inspired spot in Trousdale Estates features tropical gardens, pagodas and sweeping city views. Address: 1240 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills,…
Calm comes to Hollywood
With his intentionally messy hair, boyish charm and rock star wardrobe, Calm cofounder Michael Acton Smith gives off an air of a younger Mick Jagger, albeit tempered with the polite and engaging demeanor of college professor. Think Russell Brand meets Stewart Brand. Holding court at a Soho House booth in West Hollywood on a recent…