Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is a breathtaking IMAX spectacle that showcases everything great about modern filmmaking. While its practical sets and stunning visuals make it a must-see theatrical experience, the all-star cast never fully disappears into the legendary characters, keeping the film from reaching true cinematic greatness. Here's why I gave it an 8/10.

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, this Fourth of July is a reminder that the nation's greatest strength has always been its people. Reflecting on our triumphs, our failures, and the enduring promise of "We the People," this essay explores why striving for a more perfect union remains the foundation of the American Dream.

Every president for thirty years promised to stop Iran from getting a nuclear bomb.

Every single one.

And then they got elected. And they did nothing.

Trump did something different. And it might cost him everything.

Here's why that makes this the most consequential — and most American — bet a president has made in a generation.

Who is Spencer Pratt? That depends entirely on how old you are and where you get your news. Older millennials remember the MTV villain. LA Democrats are being told he's an "ultra-right wing MAGA candidate." But the man who lost his home in the Palisades fire, watched his parents' house burn, and saw his city collapse while the mayor flew to Ghana during Santa Ana season has a different story to tell.

He's running for Mayor of Los Angeles. The endorsements crossing party lines say he's tapping into something real. And as a lifelong Californian who never thought I'd consider leaving, I'm endorsing him too. Here's why — and why you should research him yourself before believing the labels.