Новости за 08.04.2016

The Texas Rangers did not want to face Mike Trout with Thursday's game in the balance. Their manager, Jeff Banister, ordered Trout intentionally walked to load the bases for Albert Pujols with two outs and the score tied in the ninth inning at Angel Stadium.

Important story, subpar execution. That's the takeaway from "Sold," a disturbing, Dickensian tale of human trafficking that called for a more epic telling than this choppy, rudimentary adaptation of Patricia McCormick's 2006 novel.

Despite the roster changes the Kings have made since they won the Stanley Cup in 2012 and again in 2014, despite shuffling key pieces on defense — which still results in some nervous moments — and despite occasionally falling into profound scoring slumps, a crucial piece of their essential nature...

Somewhere between the romantic absurdity of what a trip to the moon used to inspire, and the reality of the NASA age, lies the low-fi charm of "A Space Program." Director Van Neistat's movie diorama is a conceptual recording of artist (and colleague) Tom Sachs' DIY "Space Program 2.0: MARS," a...

Eryk Rocha's soccer documentary, "Sunday Ball," offers an impressionistic, colorful look at a tournament played in some of Rio de Janeiro's poorest neighborhoods. Though almost entirely devoid of facts and figures, the film represents the best kind of cinematic journalism — more like a live-action...

The less you know about Karyn Kusama's excellent psychological thriller "The Invitation" the better. The trailer promises a dinner party among old friends where something goes very wrong, and that's about all the premise one needs.

The Kings have the division title in their hands … well, their hockey gloves.

Many fine small moments pepper the family dramedy "One More Time," but they don't add up to a satisfying enough whole. The film, written and directed by Robert Edwards, gives veteran actor Christopher Walken a meaty supporting role as Paul Lombard, a washed-up crooner once called the King of Romance....

The opening shot of the namesake "big house" in Fellipe Barbosa's "Casa Grande" sets the stage for a Brazilian melodrama that considers the country's long-standing racial and class divisions, from the perspective of one suddenly struggling aristocratic family.

'American Idol' finale updates: Trent Harmon wins the last title ever April 7 2016 10:10 PM "Dim the lights. … Here we go …" Ryan Seacrest has said season after season of "American Idol." And on Thursday night, the lights went dark forever as America crowned its final "Idol," Trent Harmon, who...

The president offered his thanks, Brian Dunkleman forgave Ryan Seacrest, JLo reminded everyone how it’s done, and Simon Cowell and his chest hair were once again reunited with Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul.

When Iranian director Asghar Farhadi won the 2012 best foreign language Oscar for his exceptional "A Separation," the film seemed to come out of nowhere: a throwback to the intense character- and narrative-driven films of Hollywood's golden age with the added twist of coming from a society we knew...

It was certainly a rockier marriage proposal than most.

Michael Banks, 27, climbed the 600-foot Morro Rock early Thursday and asked his girlfriend, via the Facetime app, to marry him.

She said yes, Morro Bay State Park ranger Dale Kinney told the San Luis Obispo Tribune, but what happened next...

Authorities late Thursday said an inmate firefighter who escaped a Central Coast conservation camp by cutting a hole through a perimeter fence is back in custody. 

Anyone who's ever had a contentious relationship with a parent should find something to relate to in Gayle Kirschenbaum's enjoyable documentary "Look at Us Now, Mother!" The film, which features a lifetime's worth of family photos, home movies, fly-on-the-wall interviews and much more, takes an...

A man and a woman were found dead Thursday in a Whittier neighborhood, authorities said.

There are plenty of loving close-ups of food in "Sweet Bean," but this tender drama is no mere foodie indulgence. Zeroing in on one particular dish, the Japanese confection dorayaki, the story uses simple ingredients as it brings together three lonely souls.

Lakers Coach Byron Scott has a vision of Kobe Bryant's final shot.

Bryant gets the ball down low, perhaps on the right post, and scores on his patented fadeaway with almost no time left next Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. The Lakers win and Bryant goes out a hero amid slowly dissolving cheers...

'American Idol' finale updates: Trent Harmon wins the last title ever April 7 2016 8:08 PM "Dim the lights. … Here we go …" Ryan Seacrest has said season after season of "American Idol." And on Thursday night, the lights went dark forever as America crowned its final "Idol," Trent Harmon, who beat...

SAN FRANCISCO — Dave Roberts debuted as the Dodgers' manager three days ago, but he underwent his initiation into the big league fraternity Thursday. All managers undergo these trials, the ritualized act of being publicly second-guessed.

All the Cleveland High baseball team keeps doing is winning.

The Cavaliers improved to 18-1 overall and 2-0 in the West Valley League with a 7-2 victory over Granada Hills on Thursday, giving them a sweep of the Highlanders.

Jack Fox threw shutout ball for 4 1/3 innings. Victor Gonzalez contributed...

Spoiler alert: If you haven’t watched the Season 15 finale and want to be surprised by the outcome, be warned that the winner and details of the show are revealed below.

Nick Tropeano signed a lease for an apartment in Salt Lake City this week. He and fellow Angels prospect Jett Bandy had picked out a place to spend the season with the Angels' triple-A affiliate.

'American Idol' finale updates: Trent Harmon wins the last title ever April 7 2016 8:08 PM "Dim the lights. … Here we go …" Ryan Seacrest has said season after season of "American Idol." And on Thursday night, the lights went dark forever as America crowned its final "Idol," Trent Harmon, who beat...

'American Idol' finale updates: Trent Harmon wins the last title ever April 7 2016 8:08 PM "Dim the lights. … Here we go …" Ryan Seacrest has said season after season of "American Idol." And on Thursday night, the lights went dark forever as America crowned its final "Idol," Trent Harmon, who beat...