TV Review: ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’

Dear reader, this article is a rave review of a television series with rather unpleasant content, featuring a gifted actor’s portrayal of a villain, visually appealing set design and a darkly humorous storyline. So if you would rather read less cheerful articles I advise you do so now. Netflix’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” premiered […]

Movie Review: ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’

Disney and Lucasfilm gave “Star Wars” fans “The Force Awakens” last holiday season, which delighted some and seemed like a sack of coal to others. “Star Wars” fans must have been extra good this year because the 2016 prequel to “Star Wars: A New Hope” delivers an original story with a darker tone than that […]

Theater review: ‘Irving Berlin’s White Christmas’

Although Los Angeles doesn’t get snow, the stage production of “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” provides plenty of holiday spirit and song. “White Christmas,” which opened Tuesday at the Pantages Theater and runs until Sunday, revels in the classic song and dance of 1950s Broadway musicals, providing a lighthearted way to ring in the holiday season. […]

Movie review: ‘Bleed for This’

Boxing movies have one theme in common: They are always about the underdog.   “Bleed for This” tells the true story of Vinny Pazienza (Miles Teller), a boxing champion who returns to the ring after suffering a neck injury. Despite its inspirational story, the movie’s preoccupation with visual flair, lack of dynamic boxing sequences and […]

Alum transforms Top Leaf into L Kitchen with artistic, flavorful food

Mia Lin Pan didn’t know how to cook before she came to America. About four years after leaving China to attend UCLA, she opened her first restaurant, L Kitchen, which will have its grand opening in Westwood on Wednesday. Pan said her passion for learning how to cook came from a nostalgia for the flavors […]