Design by Katareena Roska. This 2026, I’m being intentional about writing and keeping track of what I watch. This series of monthly summaries is for any comments I have that could not be stretched out into complete articles and are not meant to serve as a full review with stars or ratings. Let’s stop placing a numerical value on art! These are simply the thoughts of someone who loves movies, TV and pop culture history. I’m out of practice, so forgive me if I’m not as entert

PASADENA, CA --- Rain rang in the new year at the 137th Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, California, but that didn’t stop the floral procession. It is the first time in 20 years that wet weather has occurred on the same day as the Rose Parade, with attendees donning ponchos and umbrellas. The downpour, separated by intermittent showers throughout the day, was part of a larger holiday storm in the Los Angeles Basin, with Pasadena receiving over 10 inches of rain in a two-week

LeBron James of the Lakers maneuvers through the Clippers' defense to score with a layup. Photo by Savion Washington for Tangent Zine. After dropping five games in a row and sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference standings, the LA Clippers (7-21) began Saturday's game with vigor, keeping a lead throughout and at one point building a 22-point edge over their local rivals, the LA Lakers (19-8). Luka Doncic of the Lakers shoots over the Clippers John Collins while Ivi

Ahtisa Manalo (L) from the Philippines gives a royal wave at the Miss Universe 2025 competition. Photo by Kenneth Bernaldez for Tangent Zine. Video Credit: Philstar Global Photos taken by Kenneth Bernaldeze for Tangent Zine. Video Credit: Philstar Global Video Credit: Philstar Global

Fátima Bosch Fernández from Mexico was crowned the 2025 Miss Universe pageant winner held in Nonthaburi, north of Bangkok, on November 21, 2025. Photo by Kenneth Bernaldez for Tangent Zine. Photos taken by Kenneth Bernaldez for Tangent Zine