Glenn Whipp covers film and television for the Los Angeles Times and serves as columnist for The Envelope, The Times’ awards season publication.
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For his weekly newsletter, columnist Glenn Whipp asks if you’d vote for “The Bear” and sits down with Steve Martin to talk about change and creativity.
Aug. 23, 2024
‘The Bear’ earned 23 Emmy nominations, breaking the record of most nods for a comedy series. Will you be voting for it? Take this quiz to find out.
Aug. 20, 2024
The comedian isn’t up for playing Tim Walz — or hosting the Oscars again — but that’s because his priorities have changed. The constant? Nailing a good joke.
Aug. 19, 2024
Columnist Glenn Whipp talks to the cast of ‘The Bear’ about that chaotic Christmas episode, ‘Fishes,’ and remembers Gena Rowlands in his weekly newsletter.
Aug. 16, 2024
Despite some distracting headlines, Emmy voters seem poised to reward the show. A look at the limited series categories.
Aug. 14, 2024
TV series love to give viewers the gift of a good Christmas episode, but there’s never been one quite like ‘The Bear’s’ ‘Fishes.’ It’s dark and chaotic. Here’s how it came together.
Aug. 13, 2024
Columnist Glenn Whipp talks to Steve Martin about why he declined Lorne Michaels’ offer to play Tim Walz on “Saturday Night Live.” Plus: Emmy comedy predictions.
Aug. 9, 2024
“I’m not an impressionist,” Martin told “SNL” producer Lorne Michaels. “I was picked because I have gray hair and glasses.”
Aug. 7, 2024
‘The Bear’ won 10 Emmys for its first season and should haul in even more this year. The women of ‘Hacks’ — Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder — are a force too.
Aug. 7, 2024
As much as Andrew Scott enjoyed “Ripley,” he’s not interested in returning. Shake it off? Sure. “I have good access to joy in my life,” he tells us.
Aug. 6, 2024