Mary McNamara is a culture columnist and critic for the Los Angeles Times. Previously she was assistant managing editor for arts and entertainment following a 12-year stint as television critic and senior culture editor. A Pulitzer Prize winner in 2015 and finalist for criticism in 2013 and 2014, she has won various awards for criticism and feature writing. She is the author of the Hollywood mysteries “Oscar Season” and “The Starlet.” She lives in La Crescenta with her husband, three children and two dogs.
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June 28, 2024
‘Orphan Black: Echoes’ is a vastly different series that reminds viewers of just how good, and under appreciated, the original ‘Orphan Black’ was.
June 24, 2024
We mark our children’s firsts, but rarely notice the lasts. Which, to an almost-empty nester, makes the mundane tasks of motherhood suddenly poignant. Even the laundry.
June 19, 2024
Even in an era of constriction, Netflix’s promotional campaign for ‘Bridgerton’ proves that Hollywood still has the resources to make magic when it chooses to.
June 5, 2024
How Hollywood’s absurdly high expectations — on big-budget franchises, familiar IP, opening weekend and more — led to the current box office crisis.
May 28, 2024
Our staffers select a highly opinionated list of their most anticipated titles: Hollywood fun machines, indie big swings and the truly unmissable.
May 17, 2024
No matter how great the new Doctor is on ‘Doctor Who,’ it’s always a wrench to let go of the old.
May 17, 2024
Ilana Glazer stars in a pregnancy comedy from Pamela Adlon that doubles as a hilarious rom-com about friendship.
May 16, 2024
This summer, you’ll have to say goodbye to at least one series, but you’ll get to say hello to revivals of “Orphan Black” and “Yo Gabba Gabba!,” some mystery miniseries and music-centered docuseries.
May 16, 2024
Acceso al aborto. Licencia parental remunerada. Guardería financiada con fondos federales. Si Estados Unidos se toma tan en serio la celebración de las madres, esto es lo que está en nuestra lista de deseos.
May 12, 2024