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Movie Review: “Political Animals” at the 2016 Los Angeles Film Festival
Sheila Kuehl, a child actress and one time regular as Zelda on Dobie Gillis, finds her political footing in California’s political theater as the first openly gay state Senator. “Political Animals” is the story of four openly gay elected state politicians, … Continue reading
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Tagged Award Winner, Billy Bennight, civil rights, Fil, Film Independent, human rights, IFC, LBGT, LBGTQ, Movie
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Los Angeles Magazine’s Inaugural “Burgers, Bourbon + Beer” At The Victorian
I entered the The Victorian last Wednesday to view a large open area to the side of the building where some of the best restaurants in the Los Angeles area were represented. Contestants in the burger contest included Simmzy’s, Cannibal, E.R.B., Malibu Cafe, Jitlada, … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Food, Photo Essays, Videos
Tagged Best Burger, Billy Bennight, burger, competition, Food Porn, Foodie, Los Angeles magazine, The Victorian
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Keith Morris at the Release Party for “My Damage” at Skylight Books
Keith Morris speaks and reads from “My Damage” for his book launch at Skylight Books in Los Felix. Keith shares his first concert experience. Then Keith explains how him and Brendon Mullen of The Masque became friends at a gig … Continue reading
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Blue Whale and Urban Ocean Harbor Breeze Viewing Excursions Start
The endangered Blue Whale excursions started recently with the ongoing monthly Urban Ocean tours via Harbor Breeze Cruises and the Aquarium of the Pacific. This year’s Blue Whale sighting activity off the shores of San Pedro appears to be robust. … Continue reading
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Tagged #aquariumofthepacific, Billy Bennight, Blue Whale, harbor cruises, humpback whale, seals. harbor seals, whales
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Movie Review: “Sensitivity Training” at the 2016 Los Angeles Film Festival
Serena, played byAnna Lise Phillips, is a high energy research microbiologist with a no fuss unsentimental personality who heads the research at a microbiology lab to find cures for diseases. This story arises out of a conflict that between Serena and … Continue reading
Movie Review: “Girl Flu” at the 2016 Los Angeles Film Festival
“Girl Flu” is a sweet, coming-of-age movie revolving around Bird, played by Jade Pettyjohn, and her relationship with her party hardy, weed-smoking mother Jenny, played by Katee Sackhoff. Jeremy Sisto plays Jenny’s boyfriend, Arlo, who’s looking for something more substantial in a relationship than “F*ck … Continue reading
Movie Review: “11:55” at the 2016 Los Angeles Film Festival
Victor Almanzar stars in “11:55,” as Nelson Sanchez, a marine freshly returned from Iraq to his family and in particular, his sister Angie, played by Elizabeth Rodriguez. The first part of the indie feature establishes their relationship before expanding the story to … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellanious, Movies
Tagged 11:55, Film, gang culture, indie, John Leguizamo, Julie stiles, LA Film Festival, Marines, Movie
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Movie Review: “London Town” at the 2016 Los Angeles Film Festival
“London Town” is a coming-of-age story set among the turmoil of Thatcher’s England. During the era there were widespread labor strikes, and race relations in England were at an all-time low as The National Front gained power and threatened violence against immigrants. Shay, played by Daniel … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, Music
Tagged Billy Bennight, Derrick Borte, england, Joe Strummer, london, politics, punk, Thatcher, The Clash, The National Front
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Movie Review: “Opening Night” at the 2016 Los Angeles Film Festival
“Opening Night” is a romantic and comedic musical take on the chaotic opening night for a Broadway musical called “One Hit Wonderland”. More simply, “Opening Night” is a musical about a musical. Nick, played by Topher Grace (That 70’s Show), is a … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Miscellanious, Movies, Music, News & Sports
Tagged Billy Bennight, Broadway, JC Chasez, Musical, NSYNC, romantic comedy, Song and Dance, That 70's Show, Topher Grace
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Faulkner Rocks the KMPG Center Helipad in a Private Performance in DTLA!
On a Saturday evening for Memorial Day weekend, my friend Bonnie and I were escorted to the top of the KPMG Center building’s helipad to witness a special and private video presentation of Faulkner performing songs from their new release … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Miscellanious, Music, News & Sports, Photo Essays
Tagged Billy Bennight, Jason Bentley, kcrw, KMPG, Ravenchist, RZA, The Killers, The Strokes, Wu Tang Clan
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