“A Lantern and a Bell” sheds light on human behavior

“Raya and the Last Dragon” inspires young girls

Comparing WEBTOON and K-drama

Testing TikTok tutorials

“Cool Dry Place” bridges indie and folk songs

Instant ramen rivalry

Phone operating system showdown

Should you listen to Zayn’s new album, “Nobody is Listening?”

Disco’s protege: Dante Elephante fails to find its forte

Pizza with a pie-cultural twist

“Plastic Hearts” peruses through the genres

Neon Dreams presents fluorescent themes

“Positions” provides listeners with mixed impressions

Delicious delights at The Donut Man

Bruce Springsteen nails his mail

Global Charming charms the globe with brutally mediocre album

“Moon Piano” pacifies the soul

Minecraft constructs Caves and Cliffs

Zoom vs. Google Meet go face to face

“Counting Down” casts uplifting thoughts

Streaming services showdown

“Moonchild” walks us through NIKI’s personal journey

“Mulan” encourages to break societal expectations

“Smile” vividly illustrates Katy Perry’s journey throughout life

Victoria Monet’s new album “Jaguar” is uplifting and inspirational

Travis Scott rhymes at astronomical levels

“Onward” delivers a captivating message about maturity

“Invisible Man” offers a different take on horror

“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” redefines love

Best Picture roundup

The garden of Urth-ly delights

A February playlist for a fresh start to 2020

Halsey’s newest album finds beauty within madness

A taste of Korea in Rowland Heights

“Little Women” embraces painstaking cinematography and a feminist message

Taylor Swift jumps into the spirit of Christmas with a new single

John Legend and Kelly Clarkson remake a classic holiday tune

“Frozen 2” leaves audiences feeling warmer than ever this December

Sweet treats for the Holidays

Katy Perry releases a music video to accompany her holiday hit

Chick-fil-A beats out Popeyes in the battle of the chicken sandwich

The maturity of Rex Orange County shines on “Pony”

Hotties brings Nashville hot chicken to Chino Hills

Racing to the finish line from anywhere, with mobile Mario Kart

Anything but ordinary products from The Ordinary skincare brand

Frighteningly exciting plans for spooky season

Summer Walker reflects on her relationships in her debut album

Boba combines with Brazilian cuisine at Sol Flower

A fall playlist, even though it still feels like summer

Rich Brian and Joji rise above the clouds

Getting fast food faster

Post Malone captures the essence of materialism in his third studio album

“It: Chapter Two” marks memorable end to franchise

Down-to-earth vibes at Glossier LA

Taylor Swift tells heartfelt tales of love on “Lover”

Bold flavors at XLB Dumpling Bar

Sun Nong Dan turns up the heat

Sasami’s self-titled debut album displays raw vulnerability

Captain Marvel brings a new origin story to the big screen

Trendy concepts at The Dirty Penguin

Kehlani exposes her vulnerability in “While We Wait”

And the Grammy goes to…

Fresh fusion at California Chutney

“Dragon Ball Super: Broly” thrills new and old fans alike

Ube drinks at Cafe86

“Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse” excites with dynamic story and visuals

The 1975 captures the zeitgeist in “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships”

Nutritious meals at Dr.Grubb’s

Korean fusion flavors at Cafe Gunul 2

Brunch at the Avocado House

Coffee everyone can enjoy at Cityplus Coffee

From LA to Little Tokyo

2018: A theatrical odyssey

Troye Sivan explores a darker sound in “Bloom”

Diverse and unique flavors at The Pizza Press

Ariana Grande embraces sorrow in “Sweetener”

This month’s playlist: Chill lo-fi beats

Avengers: Infinity War is explosive with action, humor and drama

The best waste of time: Google Chrome Experiments

Lord Huron’s ‘Vide Noir’ is a cosmic masterpiece

A sweet mix at the Boba Tea Lounge

Caked LA: The perfect combination of sweet desserts and unicorns

Justin Timberlake makes a bold move with “Man of Woods”

Duolingo: Not the key to becoming bilingual

A hidden adventure in The Last Bookstore

Make yourself a merry little Christmas

Cats, coffee, Crumbs and Whiskers, a match made in heaven

Anything but low-key: The Low-key Poke Joint

Quality Cuban pastries at Porto’s Bakery and Cafe

Dear Evan Hansen’s story is beautifully inspiring

Back to the roots with Iron and Wine’s “Beast Epic”

Battle the summer’s heat with an ice-cold dessert

Pentatonix nails the classics

Disney’s box office hit: “Beauty and the Beast”

Retro style at Cole’s Diner

Quick, unique gameplay in Clash Royale

Epic alien battles in “The Great Wall” film

Superficial plot and character development in “Kong: Skull Island”

Handcrafted desserts at Eiswelt Gelato

Buoyancy in Train’s “A Girl A Bottle A Boat”

A taste of Asian delicacies at Duke Bakery

Fourth season of “Sherlock” falls short of prequels

Cafe Valer: Comfort food heaven

Going healthy and organic

“The Search for Everything:” A blend of overlapping genres

“I See You” heralds new direction for The xx

Ed Sheeran’s Preview: New Singles Disappoint

No ordinary sushi bar

Jin Teahouse offers delectable sweets and teas

Rustic vibes at Mini Monster

Taro heaven at Cafe 86

Dining at Jasmine Mediterranean and Persian Cuisine

Ameci’s Pizza serves a spicy twist

Lady Gaga’s “Joanne” tops charts

Copenhagen brings a touch of Danish style

Michael Bublé’s shaky return: “Nobody But Me”

“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” over-anticipated

One Republic’s “Oh My My” settles at comforting but mundane

In-n-Out’s Not So Secret Menu Items

A Taste of Fall

Night Out at Tiki Mission Drive-in Theatre

BDK’s Dishes Mimic Taiwanese Small Eats

Latest Addition to Harry Potter Series Disappoints

A taste of home

Explore the wild with “The Jungle Book”

Leaving their legacies: “Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not”

Leaving their legacies: “Merriweather Post Pavilion”

Leaving their legacies: “OK Computer”

Sweet surprises at Chelò Creamery

“Ology” introduces Gallant’s talent

Hooshik specializes in unique desserts

This Month’s Mixtape: Spring Tunes

Crepes de Paris delivers mixed impressions

Zayn debuts a new voice

Frisco’s revives nonstalgic vibes

“Allegiant” ends series with a flourish

Vinenzo’s Terrazza provides a classy dining experience

“Eddie the Eagle” uplifts audience

#instagramworthyphotos: LA Arboretum

#instagramworthyphotos: Venice Beach

#instagramworthyphotos: Matty G’s

#instagramworthyphotos: Sugarfina

Run River North explores new sound

Garcia’s Fruits offers rich flavors

“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” puts a twist on a classic

LA Art Show inspires and provokes thought

This Month’s Playlist: It’s Complicated

Diverse specialties at Café Gourmand

Keeping in touch with nature’s roots

Cozy up at Café Windbell

“Death of a Bachelor” exceeds expectations

New perspectives at The Broad

De-stress with Daughter

Enjoy a taste of Italy

David Bowie immortalizes his final farewell

Chill out in a European hideaway

“The Forest” falls short of expectations

This Month’s Playlist: Keeping it Fresh

Homey atmosphere at Sate House

Coldplay embraces an evolved style

Experiment at Pokinometry

“Krampus” delivers mixed themes

Celebrate holidays on skates

Fire up the grill

Jingles all the way: Christmas in Tahoe

Jingles all the way: This Christmas

Jingles all the way: Kylie Christmas

This Month’s Mixtape: Warm on a Cold Night

Adele’s “25” Radiates Rebirth

Artistic Ambience at Coffee Flower

In a Blaze of Glory

Ethnic Foods at Cozy Thai Cuisine

Subtleties in taste at Bake Code

This Month’s Mixtape: Rainy Daze

5 Seconds of Summer stays in comfort zone

Far from wiped out

Just my cup of tea

Jammin’ with Twenty One Pilots

Colorful flavors at Black and White

Windows 10: improved interface

Icy treats at Cloud Shaved Snow

Mediocrity at Love Letter Pizza and Chicken

Good food, good vibes at Anaheim Packing House

“Scorch Trials” lets down expectations

Far East Joint