‘Sebastian’ review: A gay writer courts risk to spur career
The impulse to write what you know can be as emboldening as it can be restricting. In director Mikko Mäkelä’s soulful and observant feature “Sebastian,”…
‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’ review: Awkward growing pains
The sheer existence of this live-action adaptation of the classic children’s book “Harold and the Purple Crayon” inspires a number of questions on a basic…
The secret sauce of L.A. Chess Club? Women, DJs, pizza and tattoos
Picture this: It’s a Thursday night in Santa Monica, and you’re feeling good. You’re sitting across from a cute stranger, and the vibes are vibing.…