The long-awaited “Wicked: For Good” is finally here. One of the things about going into a film adaptation of Wicked completely blind is that expectations are leveled. There is nothing…
In trauma-driven romance adaptations like “Reminders of Him”, catharsis, redemption, forgiveness, and second chances are filtered through grief. Yet the film’s repetitive stop-start pacing and relentlessly earnest dialogue drain the…
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has a brand new exhibit celebrating Studio Ghibli’s sweet and magical film Ponyo. The colorful exhibit runs February 14, 2026 through January 10, 2027. I attended the press…
The OC Fair is currently in its 135th year, offering exhibits, competitions, entertainment options, and, of course, a wide selection of food. The fair runs from July 18 through August…
Disney invites you to sample the taste of California at its annual Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. The festival offers over 80 food and drinks from various booths…
As I have gotten older, with the constant use of computers, mobile devices, and gaming, I have noticed that eye strain has become more prevalent over the years Since switching…
The long-awaited “Wicked: For Good” is finally here. One of the things about going into a film adaptation of Wicked completely blind is that expectations are leveled. There is nothing…
“In Your Dreams” examines how kids process life-changing events like their parents divorcing and the complicated emotions that follow. Alex Woo’s directorial debut is as stunning visually as it is…
Downtown Santa Monica announces the return of Ice at Santa Monica presented by Disney+ and Hulu, the city’s beloved holiday tradition, now celebrating its 17th season. From November 7, 2025, through January…
“Predator: Badlands” is a welcome change of pace for a franchise that has revolved around the titular Yautja hunting their prey, mostly humans, in a bloody game of cat and…
Netflix’s In Your Dreams isn’t just another “anything-goes” tour through kid logic to understand the power of dreams. It’s a family coming-of-age stitched with needle drops, ’80s DNA, and tenderness…
There’s a moment in Lynne Ramsay’s Die My Love where “The Clapping Song” by Shirley Ellis bounces in the background. That playground rhythm and cheerful tone light the fuse for…
As I have gotten older, with the constant use of computers, mobile devices, and gaming, I have noticed that eye strain has become more prevalent over the years Since switching…
Star Wars: Visions changed the way fans saw the galaxy far, far away by expanding the mythology through the lens of anime. With Vol. 3, Star Wars: Visions keeps rewiring…
Back by popular demand, the KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along event — a full-length sing-along version of the hit animated original film — is returning to theaters just in time for…
As far as biopics go, “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” doesn’t quite find its rhythm. The Bruce Springsteen biopic is held back by a weak script, a distracting romantic subplot,…
