Los Angeles Times

Jordan Peele reveals the secrets of 'Us' at South by Southwest

AUSTIN, Texas - "You guys ready?"

Jordan Peele asked this of the packed house at Austin's Paramount Theater ahead of Friday night's world premiere screening of "Us," his new film as writer-producer-director and the opening night selection of the South By Southwest Film Festival.

The answer was both yes and no. Yes, in that the audience was at a fever pitch of excitement and anticipation before the screening began. "Us" is Peele's follow-up to "Get Out,"

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times5 min readIntelligence (AI) & Semantics
Washed Out's New Music Video Was Created With AI. Is It A Watershed Moment For Sora?
LOS ANGELES — "The Hardest Part," a new song from indie pop artist Washed Out, is all about love lost, among the most human of themes. But ironically, to illustrate the tune's sense of longing, the musician turned to something far less flesh-and-bloo
Los Angeles Times4 min readIntelligence (AI) & Semantics
Commentary: How Robots Making Your Burger And Fries Can Lead To Greater Income Inequality
On April 1, more than half a million fast-food workers in California got a raise, with minimum wage across the sector bumped up to $20 per hour. That same week, the self-proclaimed “world’s first fully autonomous restaurant” opened its doors for busi
Los Angeles Times4 min readAmerican Government
Doyle McManus: President Biden's Big Campaign Promises Come With A Warning Label
WASHINGTON — For two weeks, former President Donald Trump has been cooped up in a Manhattan courtroom on charges that he falsified records to conceal payments to a porn actress. "I should be in Georgia right now. I should be in Florida right now. I s

Related Books & Audiobooks