Author Archives: Elise Thompson

Elise Thompson

About Elise Thompson

Born and raised in the great city of Los Angeles, this food, culture and music-loving punk rock angeleno wants to turn you on to all that is funky, delicious and weird in the city. While Elise holds down the fort, her adventurous alter ego Kiki Maraschino is known to roam the country in search of catfish.

Things we Loved this Week 5/17

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Elise Thompson

Dead to Me on Netflix Solid television with quality performances by Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini. The strongest laughs come from the darkest comedy. Every episode ends with a shocking plot twist. (Bob Lee) @myhotelcarpet A pilot named Bill Young stays … Continue reading →

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Smoke ’em if You’ve Got ’em: LA Times Food Bowl All-Star BBQ at Night Market

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Elise Thompson

Enjoying a rib bone from APL at LA Times Food Bowl All Star BBQ. All photos by Elise Thompson for The LA Beat. Here in L.A., when we invite someone over for a barbecue, what we are really doing is … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Curse of La Llorona

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Elise Thompson

Most Angelenos know the Mexican legend of La Llorona, “The Weeping Woman,” that has been resurrected for this movie. If you are not familiar with it, La Llorona drowned her two children to punish her cheating husband. Instantly remorseful, she … Continue reading →

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Things we Loved this Week 5/9/18

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Elise Thompson

Theatrical Trailer for “Simon, King of the Witches” Sensory-overload promo for the Fanfare Corporation’s 1971 hippie witchcraft thriller, starring the astonishingly prolific Andrew Prine in the Manson-esque title role. Chock full of outrageous ballyhoo (“A man who curses the whole … Continue reading →

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Taste of the Eastside was Once Again Neighborly and Cool

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Elise Thompson

The gorgeous LA River Gardens is the perfect place for a food event, providing several courtyards, a big grassy area for blankets and plenty of shade. The food at Taste of the Eastside varied from very light dishes like refreshing … Continue reading →

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Spooky Cool at The Grier-Musser Museum

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Elise Thompson

The Grier Musser-Museum is an 1898 Queen Anne Victorian house located in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood of LA. The historical monument features holiday exhibits throughout the year. The museum recently exhibited a collection of Alice in Wonderland  memorabilia, including dolls, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss the L.A. Times’ Night Market this Week!

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Elise Thompson

As part of the LA Times’ Food Bowl May takeover, they will be bringing together dozens of food vendors, pop-ups, chef collaborations, art installations and live music at a free Night Market in Grand Park downtown. Starting tonight and culminating on … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: ‘Marwencol’ & ‘Welcome to Marwen’

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Elise Thompson

“Marwencol” is the 2010 documentary that the 2018 Steve Carrell movie, “Welcome to Marwen,” was based upon. We meet Mark Hogancamp four years after he was viciously beaten by five teenagers, losing all of his memories and abilities. In an effort … Continue reading →

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Things we Loved this Week 05/03/19

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Elise Thompson

Paul is Dead is a 14-minute short film written and directed by London-based filmmaker George Moore. Paul is Dead, now available for free viewing on Vimeo, tells the story of how Billy Shears came to replace Paul McCartney in 1967. … Continue reading →

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Simply diVine was Exactly That!

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Elise Thompson

It may sound like hyperbole when I say that Saturday night’s fundraiser, Simply diVine, was magical, but it really was. There were probably more restaurants participating than any food event I have ever experienced. And as faithful readers know, this … Continue reading →

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