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The Love Witch: A Kitchy Witchy Cult Classic In The Making!
Trish (Laura Waddell), asks Elaine (Samantha Robinson), “What do men really want?” “Just a pretty woman to love them, to take care of them,” was Elaine’s response, setting the tone of the “The Love Witch.” This campy comedic-thriller by Anna Biller … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Movies
Tagged 60's, Ann Biller, Campy, Indie Film, kitschy, M. David Mullen, Movie, russ meyer
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Metropolitan Fashion Week 2016: 3 Hot Nights of Fashion! Nights 1 & 2
Fashion flared mightily earlier this month over three nights in two locations with the annual return of Metropolitan Fashion Week. The kick-off happened at the historic Farmer’s Market to feature local designers, while also putting on a contest to see who would … Continue reading
Keith Morris “My Damage” All-Star Punk Rock Signing Party at La Luz de Jesus
A week ago Sunday, I attended what I like to think of as a Punk Rock “Hoedown” or “Hootenanny,” sans the dancing, for the “My Damage” All-Star Punk Rock Signing Party at La Luz de Jesus. Unlike the book signing by Keith … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Events, Music, News & Sports
Tagged Billy Bennight, Black Flag, chris d., Circle Jerks, Dave Alvin, flag, hardcore, Iris Berry, keith morris, La Luz De Jesus, LA punk, OFF!, Pleasant Gehman, punk, Wackos
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Chrysta Bell Hypnotized at the Masonic Lodge!
My first encounter with Chrysta Bell was in August of 2012 at the Bootleg Theater. It was her first collaboration with David Lynch and the introduction of “This Train.” It was a sensation within the arts communities. A synthesis of music and motion … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Events, Movies, Music, Photo Essays
Tagged Alien, Chrysta Bell, David Lynch, Exotic, Twin Peaks
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Chang Sensory Trails, For A Delicious Taste of Thai Cuisine at the Victorian, Friday
Today, I joined Chef Jet Tila and a host of Foodie bloggers and writers for a private luncheon of Northern Thai cuisine sponsored by Chang, Thailand’s fastest growing beer. It was set in a DTLA loft close to the heart of … Continue reading
Malibu Rocks Hollywood at Lucky Strike: Mondays Just Got Good Again!
August 22nd, was the kick-off of “Malibu Rocks Hollywood” at Lucky Strike. It’s a new music series that will happen every Monday night at Lucky Strike. It is produced by Doug DeLuca of Malibu Guitar Festival and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Kenneth … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Music, News & Sports, Upcoming Events
Tagged Billy Bennight, Blues, guitars, Heartbreakers, Hollywood, Monday Nights, Rock, Tommy Petty
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Metropolitan Fashion Week: 3 Days of Fantastic Costumes and Haute Fashion!
Metropolitan Fashion Week, presented by Century West BMW, is hailed as the most fashionable week in Hollywood. The event is produced and directed by Eduardo Khawam. My article last year, “Los Angeles Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2016: What It looked Like! describes the exceptional experience that Eduardo created. Last year’s grand … Continue reading
“The Bollocks” Books Signing by Dennis Morris at The Salon (Automatic Sweet)
Anyone who was at “The Bullock” art opening back in 2014 at The Known Gallery knows of the majesty, mayhem and excitement it created in the Art and Punk worlds. My article “The Bollocks” A Private Reception for Dennis Morris at Known … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Events, Miscellanious, Music, News & Sports, Upcoming Events
Tagged anarchy, Billy Bennight, God Save The Queen, Johnny Rotten, Paul Cook, punk, Sex Pistols, Sid Vivous, Steve Jones
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