Author Archives: Monique A. LeBleu

About Monique A. LeBleu

Monique A. LeBleu is a writer, photographer, videographer, and shameless foodie and wineaux. A love of film history and a background in film production, post-production, and film theory provide unique insights into her movie reviews. As well, a background in technical theater fuels her passion on all-things theater. As a foodie, living in the ever-growing and diverse culinary landscape that is the City of Los Angeles feeds her never-ending pursuit of the perfect comfort food—the world's best Mac n' Cheese!

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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TODAY! And through weekend: Massive Estate Sale of Landmark ‘Tokio Florist’ Underway in Silverlake

UPDATED 12/2/18 – Again L.A. Estate Sales is once again undertaking a huge estate sale filled with vintage collectibles and select valued items, this one now currently underway in the home and location of the now-closed landmark Tokio Florist in … Continue reading

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‘Blue Surge’ Brings a Cool Autumn Breeze to the Marilyn Monroe Theatre

UPDATED: 11/17/18 1:45 p.m. This review features the “Blue Cast” with Eddie Alfano as Curt, Hope Quattrocki as Sandy, Steve Mize as Doug, Whitney Anderson as Beth, and Rosie Koocher as Heather. Intimate relationships are tricky, especially when opposites attract. … Continue reading

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‘Doo Dah’ Returns For It’s ’41st’ This Sunday, Bringing With It A Day of Parties

With the new Pasadena Doo Dah King and Queen chosen—his lordship and unofficial Mayor of Old Town, King Earl Clayton Louckes, and Queen Classy but Sassy Jennipha, Jennipha Lauren Nielsen—, along with Grand Marshal Jamie Woolner, Owner of Pizza of … Continue reading

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High Class and Well-Appointed ‘Orient Express’ Arrives at the La Mirada Theater for the Performing Arts

Director Sheldon Epps has brought to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts a powerful piece that invites us onto the stage and into the mystery, without grabbing us by the collar and yanking, with Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of Agatha … Continue reading

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Guitar Center to Take Over Sunset for Street Concert With Anderson Paak & The Free Nationals; Sheila E ‘RockWalk’ Induction with Angela Bassett

Just announced at midnight today, Guitar Center will shut down Sunset Boulevard at their newly renovated Hollywood flagship store for a free live show hosted by radio and TV personality Zane Lowe with performances by Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, … Continue reading

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Lawrence English New Public Sound Artwork Installation ‘Seirá’ Incorporates Cold War Era Air Raid Sirens During ‘AxS Festival’

Do you remember the sound of the air raid sirens that went off like clockwork at 10:00 a.m. on the last Friday of every month during the Cold War in Los Angeles? Those of us lived at the time to hear … Continue reading

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From ‘Coco’ to Pacoima: Día de los Muertos Celebrations in L.A.

With contributions by Elise Thompson. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that is also celebrated here in Los Angeles. It brings together families in a cultural melting pot of celebrations to honor the … Continue reading

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