By: Mark Olsen, By Yvonne Villarreal
In this week’s episode, we kick off Emmy season with Carrie Preston, who plays an offbeat investigator in Robert and Michelle King's 'Columbo'-inspired comedy 'Elsbeth.'


Mark Olsen is a Staff Writer at the Los Angeles Times. He writes about a diverse range of movies, focusing on independent, documentary, and foreign language films through his Indie Focus series, while also covering broader themes in the film industry and tourism. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and the New York Times.
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Los Angeles, United States (Local)


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Mark's coverage extensively focuses on entertainment news, particularly film reviews and celebrity updates, with a significant emphasis on local (Los Angeles) events. He would likely be interested in pitches related to the local or national film industry events, exclusive interviews with celebrities or filmmakers, and unique insights into movie trends.
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