“It would not only be a devastating effect; it would be a long-lasting, a perpetual issue for animals in California,” Miller said.

As a critic, I consider myself a teacher who is at the same time a perpetual student.

Anglerfish are best known for their bioluminescent lures, which dangle from their foreheads to attract prey in the perpetual darkness of the deep sea.

Seemingly inconsequential moments — like a cozy house party scene — shine with loving specificity, making the perpetual return to the Carlos drama feel dutiful.

What that said to me is how terrifying it must be to feel this perpetual sense of unease and have no idea why.