Review
Believe it or not, this year marks my 20th anniversary of attending Anime Expo. I’ve ridden the wave through its biggest ups and downs over the last two decades, tracking its evolution from Anaheim to Long Beach, and finally to its massive modern home in Los Angeles. 2025’s edition marked a new high for me, […]
From Buenos Aires, a doorway into what’s next By Tanya Zabalegui Photos courtesy of La Fundación Libro; Sebastian Freire and Sebastian Motta Memory takes center stage as the Buenos Aires Book Fair turns 50 This year’s fair takes its theme — “memory and future” — and opens it up through conversations, reflections, and new formats […]
This week’s opening of SIX at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts was an absolute thrill. From the very first beat, the theater was alive with anticipation, and the audience was completely captivated. The humor and distinct personalities of each of Henry VIII’s six wives, the powerhouse musical numbers, the undeniable chemistry between the queens, […]
Cal Mitchell as The Lion, Dana Cimone as Dorothy, D. Jerome as The Tinman, and Elijah Ahmad Lewis as The Scarecrow in the North American Tour of THE WIZ. Photo by Jeremy Daniel I first experienced The Wiz in New York City as a young child in 1975. My mother, who loved the theater, took […]
This past month, I made the pilgrimage to Redondo Beach for U.S. IdolFes: a full weekend of wotagei, glowsticks, and pure unfiltered idol chaos. And I mean that in the best way possible. WARNING: If you hate fun, do not attend IdolFes. It’s infectious. From the moment you step in, you’re swept up in a […]
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is an absolute spectacle and must-watch in theaters (if you can handle the runtime.) A fan since day 1, I found myself a little nervous at watching the beginning of the end of the global smash hit. As an anime-only watcher, I had no idea how the series […]