Author Archives: Monique A. LeBleu

About Monique A. LeBleu

Monique A. LeBleu is a writer, photographer, videographer, foodie and unabashed book reader. A love of film history and a background in film production, post-production, and film theory provide unique insights into her movie reviews. A background in theater fuels her passion for drama behind the fourth wall.

THEATRE REVIEW: ‘Bunny the Elf LIVE!’ Spreads Cheer at ‘STAGEStheatre’

UPDATE: 11-12-19* Directed by Rose London, solo show “Bunny the Elf LIVE!,” is both a funny and touching amalgamation of writer and actress Christi Pedigo‘s imaginative YouTube webisodes/Amazon Prime series, “Bunny the Elf,” with some fresh new material, *playing select … Continue reading

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LA’s ‘Art Beyond the Glass’ Annual Cocktail Festival to Benefit ‘Beautify’

L.A.’s premier cocktail culture festival, Art Beyond the Glass VIII, is this Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the landmark two-story nightclub Los Globos in Silver Lake. In its eighth year, the event that combines cocktails, art, painting, sculpture, photography, live music, … Continue reading

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THEATRE REVIEW: Blackboxing takes an Hysterical Poke at the Craft at the Hollywood Fringe Festival

UPDATED 11/1/19 Full disclosure: this writer donated toward the making of this show without being privy to its full plot and content and has no vested interest in its box office take or success. In the play Blackboxing, actor and … Continue reading

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‘Lincoln 2020’ Asks a Pointed ‘What if,’ Offers a Choice, at the Hollywood Fringe Festival

Fast-paced satire “Lincoln 2020,” written and produced by Holiday Kinard, and neatly directed by Colleen Labella, hits some very sharp political notes in their first-year effort at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, now playing at the Broadwater Second Stage. Mirroring the … Continue reading

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A Winning Preview of What to Expect at Today’s ‘Masters of Taste’

UPDATED 4-7-19 12:30 a.m. This year’s Master’s of Taste preview showcased seven select Culinary Masters with paired Beverage Masters as a sampling of what’s to come for the 4th Annual Masters of Taste, Sunday, April 7, 2019. 100% of the … Continue reading

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The ’10th Annual Edwardian Ball’ Returns to Multi-Level Landmark ‘Fonda’

From lovers of the Neo-Victorian and Edwardian era—the latter the reign of Britain’s King Edward VII, to lovers of All-Things-Edward Gorey—that is, the author, illustrator, and designer, Edward St. John Gorey of the Gashleycrumb Tinies and “PBS Mystery!” intro fame. The Edwards … Continue reading

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L.A.’s Michelin Starred Chef Christophe Émé Brings Sophisticated French Chic with ‘KASS’

Michelin starred and world-renowned Chef Christophe Émé of Ortelon has now opened KASS Wine Bar + Restaurant, his chic and cozy new wine bar offering a “sophisticated yet approachable” French dinner menu and sublime selection of wines. The intimate 40-seat dining … Continue reading

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Oscar-winning Peter Jackson Brings Newly Restored 100-Year-Old WWI Footage to the Screen, In Color and 3D

Warner Bros. and Fathom Events bring Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson’s (The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit) stunning new documentary about World War I, “They Shall Not Grow Old” to movie theaters in and around Southern California, with remaining … Continue reading

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EDM: ‘A Very Synthy Christmas’ Album Release, Party at ‘Scum and Villainy’

In celebration of the release of electronic music artist Moose with a Scarf’s “A Very Synthy Christmas,” Composer and Conductor Anthony Sabatino hosts an open seating party tonight, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Scum and Villainy Cantina in Hollywood. “A Very … Continue reading

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Rooftop Movies & Chill for the Holidays at the ‘Montalbán’

The Montalbán Theatre has once again curated a choice collection of movies for their Rooftop Movies series with a bevy of fun holiday flicks. Overlooking the heart of Hollywood, the Rooftop Movies at the Montalbán is equipped with a full … Continue reading

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