Entries by Sage Wheeler
‘The Bear’: A decadent second course
With a more optimistic lens, season two of the acclaimed Hulu show goes beyond the kitchen walls to give other members of the restaurant the spotlight.
International Intrigue: USC and the WBC
Five former Trojans took part in the tournament, and one brought home the gold.
Big screens do ‘Oppenheimer’ cinematic justice
Nolan’s newest epic will get a rare theatrical rollout well worth the extra bucks.
A new trend in the NBA puts Lakers at a crossroads
The Lakers can create another big three or bring back some old faces.
Comic Relief: ‘No Hard Feelings’ is dumb and fun
It’s fun to laugh at dumb humor, even when others don’t.
The gaming villain of the year
“The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” has the perfect boss fight.
Non-Stop K-Pop: KCON LA and why it matters
The global K-pop convention comes to Los Angeles in August.
REVIEW: ‘Elemental’ — Pixar’s latest is all about chemistry
Peter Sohn’s film is a textbook example of Pixar’s visual innovation and storytelling ingenuity.