By MARK OLSEN, JEN YAMATO FEB. 1, 2020 6:05 PM This year’s 28 prizes were awarded to 25 films from filmmakers representing a wide range of nationalities and backgrounds. Twelve (48%) of the winning films were directed by at least one woman, ten…
2020 Sundance movies: 39 buzzy films to check out at the festival
By KENNETH TURAN FILM CRITIC JAN. 23, 2020 5 AM As to what’s screening at Sundance itself, the news is good. Having had the opportunity to sample a variety of what’s in store, I was struck not only by the continued remarkable strength…
Los Angeles Times Print edition highlights Alec Mapa: Baby Daddy
ALEC MAPA Talks about life as a gay dad of an adopted child in a new Showtime special.
Adoption resource center pairs needy kids, LGBT parents
June 27, 2014 Actor and comedian Alec Mapa, who starred in “Ugly Betty” and makes regular appearances on ABC’s “Switched at Birth,” is among thousands of gay parents in Los Angeles. He adopted his son Zion, 9, four years…