Susan King

Judy Garland (left) and Margaret O'Brien in a publicity photo from the movie "Meet Me in St. Louis."

Margaret O’Brien on the magic of Judy Garland and ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ 75 years ago

December 5, 2019 at 5:44 p.m.

If you've watched the classic 1944 musical "Meet Me in St. Louis," you know it's hard not to get misty at the poignant sequence in which Judy Garland sings "Have...

Robin Williams in the kitchen in a scene from the 1993 film "Mrs. Doubtfire."

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ at 25: Inside the making of the Robin Williams classic

December 12, 2018 at 7:06 a.m.

When Lisa Jakub showed up to audition as the oldest daughter of Robin Williams and Sally Field in "Mrs. Doubtfire," she was introduced to a matronly Scottish woman. Jakub thought...

‘Aladdin’ Turns 25: Creators on the real beginning of the Disney renaissance

May 12, 2019 at 2:32 p.m.

Before Disney's animated blockbuster "Aladdin" had its premiere in Japan, directors Ron Clements and John Musker were told not to worry if the audience didn't laugh. And it wasn't because...

Oscars’ lack of diversity not just limited to African Americans: Asian, Latino and indigenous nominees and winners

May 25, 2019 at 6:04 p.m.

It is not only African Americans who have been underrepresented in the Oscar field over the decades. So have other people of color including Latinos, Asians and indigenous actors. Movies...

‘Star Wars’ surpasses ‘Titanic’ and ‘Jurassic World,’ breaking more box office records

December 18, 2018 at 12:31 a.m.

"Titanic" and "Jurassic World" have been toppled by the Force, and it looks as though "Avatar" is the next target. "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" shattered more records as it...

‘Into the Woods,’ ‘Guardians’ among make-up and hair award nominees

April 6, 2019 at 2:55 a.m.

"Nightcrawler," "Gone Girl" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" were among the nominees announced Thursday for the 15th Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards. Vying in the contemporary make-up category...

‘Big Hero 6,’ ‘Book of Life,’ ‘Lego Movie’ among Annie Awards nominees

April 6, 2019 at 2:23 a.m.

"Big Hero 6," "Cheatin'," "How To Train Your Dragon 2," "Song of the Sea," "The Book of Life," "The Boxtrolls," "The Lego Movie" and "The Tale of the Princess Kaguya"...

Peggy Lee, seen here in 1969, was considered to be the epitome of pop jazz sophistication.

Peggy Lee seduced millions with her sultry, sophisticated purr

June 18, 2018 at 10:37 a.m.

In 1957, singer Peggy Lee recorded the Jerome Kern-Oscar Hammerstein II tune "The Folks Who Live on the Hill." Though others had performed the song too, Lee's soulful interpretation of...

Shirley Temple Black dies: Growing up with Shirley

June 18, 2018 at 3:02 p.m.

News of Shirley Temple Black's death Monday night brought back wonderful memories for me, of my childhood and my early love of Hollywood. Shirley Temple was one of my early...

‘American Hustle,’ ‘Captain Phillips’, ‘Frozen’ win editing honors

June 17, 2018 at 9:45 p.m.

"American Hustle," "Captain Phillips," "Frozen" and "20 Feet From Stardom" won the 64th American Cinema Editors Eddie Awards for best edited features of 2013 on Friday evening at the Beverly...

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