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The Annual 2015 Screening Series “Confessions of a Production Designer” At the Egyptian and Aero Theatres
The “Confessions of a Production Designer” co-hosted series by the Art Directors Guild (ADG) Film Society and the American Cinematheque comes about once a year and offers a great opportunity for film buffs and lovers of the “Mise-en-scène” to dig deep into … Continue reading
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Tagged american cinematheque, An American In Paris, art, Art Director, Art Directors Guild, artist, Billy Bennight, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Design800, Film Series, Film Society, films, Hollywood, Hollywood Reporter, Mise-en-scène, movies, Production Design, Sotto Sotto, The Adventures of Robin Hood, theater
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Live Review: Cracker at Pappy and Harriet’s
Presented with the opportunity to shoot Cracker, a band I’m well familiar with, going back to their seminal roots of Camper Van Beethoven: Camper Van Beethoven first release was on Bruce Licher’s Independent Project Records that delivered the alty hit “Take The Skinheads … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Photo Essays
Tagged aliens, Alternative, beer, Billy Bennight, Independent Project Records, indie, indie rock, IPR, Jam Bands, Joshua Tree, Live Music, live review, Mojave Desert, Music, Pappy & Harriet's, photography, punk rock, Review, Rock, Rock & Roll, Virgin Records
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Album Review: Jesika von Rabbit’s New Solo Album “Journey Mitchell”
While Gram Rabbit is on hiatus Jesika von Rabbit has been formulating and fashioning her first electronic “adult theme park pop” solo project called “Journey Mitchell”. It’s a powerhouse dance album built with varied threads of 80’s dance music, artfully … Continue reading
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Tagged Acid, Album Release Party, Billy Bennight, concert, Cyndi Lauper, dance, Dance Music, Disco, Dubstep, EDM, Events, Gram Rabbit, indie rock, Joshua Tree, LSD, Mojave, Mojave Desert, Music, music review, New Release, Psyche, psychedelic, Review, She Bop, Songs, Tripy, Weird
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Album Review: Lieutenant’s new release “If I Kill This Thing We’re All Going To Eat For A Week”
Nate Mendel is bassist for the Foo Fighters and Sunny Day Real Estate has recently released an album called “If I Kill This Thing We’re All Going To Eat For A Week” under the moniker of Lieutenant. The album was released … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellanious, Music
Tagged Billy Bennight, Foo Fighters, Head and Heart, Helmet, indie rock, Modest Mouse, Music, Review, Sunny Day Real Estate, The Shins
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Saint Patrick’s Day 2015 at Pershing Square
All photos by Billy Bennight for the Los Angeles Beat
Three Snaps: What LA Fashion Week 2015 Looked Like!
LA Fashion Week had numerous fashion events that included collections from Concept Los Angeles, Los Angeles Fashion Council and Sue Wong. The fashion shows ran the gambit of artistic statements, industry insider up-and-comers to Haute Couture. The following days last week … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Fashion, News & Sports, Photo Essays
Tagged Billy Bennight, Blouses, Body Conscious, Coats, Concept LA, Concept Los Angeles, Dresses, Events, Fashion Designer, Fashion Model, Fashion Models, Fashion Week LA, FWLA, Gowns, Haute Couture, High Concept, Hot, Jackets, La Fashion Week, LAFCF15, Los Angeles Fashion CouncilConcept Los Angeles, Michael Ngo, Mini Skirts, model, Models, Parkas, Poncho, Rochelle Carino, Sexy, SHOWOFFLA, Slacks, Taglyan Cultural Complex, Vilorija, William Bradley
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The Original Grand Budapest Hotel Model is Exclusively on Display at The Hollywood Museum
The wonderfully quirky Grand Budapest Hotel was the recipient of four Oscars® this awards season: that included Best Production Design, Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling and Original Score. Wes Anderson won best screen play at the Writers Guild Awards the week … Continue reading
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Tagged Art Directors Guild, authentic costumes, Best Production Design, Billy Bennight, Bottle Rocket, Creatives, film and the Golden Age of Hollywood, Industry, Life Aquatic, Minitures, Movie, Production Design, props and memorabilia, The Art of Production Design
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Book Review “I Fought The Law”: The Life And Strange Death Of Bobby Fuller
The book “I fought The Law: The Life and Strange Death of Bobby Fuller” as told by Miriam Linna and Bobby’s brother Randell Fuller touches a “Pop Culture” nerve for any one who grew in or is interested in mid-20th … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Chilton, Billy Bennight, Casey Casem, Charlie Daniels, Charlie Manson, Dick Dale, Early Rock N' Roll, Herman Hermits, Hollywood, Mia Farrow, Mid-Century, Muisc History, phil spector, pop culture, Ritchie Valens, Rock and Roll. Buddy Holly, Rock N Roll, Stevie Nicks, surf, surf music, The Box Tops, The Clash
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The Theme Of The 2015 Edwardian Ball Is “My Gorey Valentine!”
This year’s The Edwardian Ball theme is “My Gorey Valentine!” with a special performance of Edward Gorey’s “The Beastly Baby”. Rosin Coven and co-hosts Vau de Vire Society bring Edward Gorey’s story to life on stage with original music, theatrical choreography and narration. … Continue reading
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Tagged Ballroom Dancing, Billy Bennight, Delachaux, Edward Gorey, Edwardian, goth, gothic, Music, Rosin Coven, Steam Punk, The Klown, theater, Trapeze, Valentine's Day, Vau de Vire Society, victorian
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