Love, from the murderous, the forbidden to the cybernetic

“Decision To Leave” (2022) Investigating the death of a man, detective Hae-jun (Park Hae-il) monitors the primary suspect Seo-rae (Tang Wei) in what could be...

‘Turtles All the Way Down’: A lesson in loving and prevailing

Directed by Hannah Marks, “Turtles All the Way Down” is a faithful adaptation of John Green’s 2017 novel about a teen with obsessive-compulsive disorder...

‘Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation’ is the next fantasy showstopper

For the spring season, what seems to be in the cards for anime fans are continuing fantasy series with powerhouses such as “KonoSuba: God's...

Taylor Swift’s lyricism shines in ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” on April 19, 2024. Two hours after its release, Swift added...

‘Abigail’: A ballerina vampire’s bloody ballet that is far from terrifying

*Spoilers* Loosely inspired by the 1936 film “Dracula’s Daughter,” “Abigail” was theatrically released on April 19. The horror-comedy film follows a group of six criminals...

‘Challengers’ is the erotic sports movie of the century

In “Challengers,” Luca Guadagnino takes the competitive nature of tennis and charges it with eroticism. Every swing of the racket is punctuated with heavy...

Nothing really happens, except for when Wallows releases new music

It’s been five years since the release of Wallows’ debut studio album "Nothing Happens." To celebrate its anniversary, the Los Angeles-based band released a...

Raise your wands to celebrate International ‘Harry Potter’ Day on May 2

Happy Harry Potter Day, Potterheads!  The “Harry Potter" series introduces you to a world where magic is real. With the “Harry Potter” series, you step...

Sustainable fashion is in

Observing Earth Day on April 22, 2024, Metrolink hosted a sustainable student fashion show competition at Los Angeles’ Union Station stop, showcasing a range...

Emily Henry’s ‘Funny Story’ is a shot to the heart and a self-help book...

In Emily Henry’s newest book, released on April 23, 2024, the “buttoned-up” Daphne and the “scruffy” Miles find themselves in what might be the...