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Movie Review: “The Cobbler”
“The Cobbler”, in theaters now, tells the story of a magical shoe-stitching machine that upends the life of a downtrodden cobbler named Max Simkin (Adam Sandler). Written and directed by Thomas McCarthy (“The Station Agent”), it features a strong cast, including Steve Buscemi, … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged adam sandler, cobbler, Comedy, method man, shoe repair, steve buscemi, tom mccarthy
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Eat Your Art Out 8: “Next Stop, The Twilight Zone”
Angel City Roller Derby and Eat More Art Out Productions presented Eat Your Art Out #8 at Titmouse Animation Studios last Saturday, entitled “Next Stop, The Twilight Zone”. The fundraising event featured an imaginative collection of Twilight Zone-inspired art, referencing most of … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Events, Miscellanious, Television
Tagged angel city derby, eat your art out, john bahn, joshua roman, JRYU, manny lemus, matthew perez, matthew pugh, nicole bruckman, the twilight zone
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The Beat’s Donna Lethal Speaks at “Advanced Style” Screening
One thing that has always been abundantly clear about Donna Lethal is that along with her love of fashion, beauty and hair, she has a strange attraction for the geriatric set. Turn your back for a moment and you will find her coddling and … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Movies, Upcoming Events
Tagged Ari Seth Cohen, beauty, brand library & art center, donna lethal, fashion, film screening, Lina Plioplyte
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Movie Review: “The Rewrite”
The Rewrite, written and directed by Marc Lawrence feels like a throwback to the romantic comedies of the early 2000s and late ’90s, the kind in which Hugh Grant has always excelled. He revives his signature charming cad persona here among an impressive cast … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellanious, Movies
Tagged binghamton, hugh grant, marc lawrence, romantic comedy, the rewright
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Live Review: The Dramedy at The Vaucluse Lounge
The Dramedy are a local rock n’ roll duo that sprang from the solo act of singer/songwriter and guitarist Dave Davids. Last Saturday night’s show presented the addition of fellow singer/songwriter and guitarist Melissa Bobbitt (formerly of Pistachio Novella). The … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellanious, Music
Tagged dave davids, local bands, pistachio novella, Rock N Roll, the dramedy, vaucluse lounge, viper room
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Photo Essay: Cedar Grove at Griffith Park
I recently learned that my favorite spot in Griffith Park has a name: Cedar Grove. It’s a beautiful patch of lush greenery that stands out from the rest of the park, and it boasts two picnic tables, large rocks to sit … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Photo Essays
Tagged cedar grove, Griffith Park, nature, skyline views, trees
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Album Review: Rachel Thomasin’s “Microforms”
Rachel Thomasin is an independent singer/songwriter based in Boston, who uses “an eclectic variety of instruments, synthesizers, and samplers” to create “experimental and atmospheric pop music” (artist bio). She has been recording since 2012, as well as performing in Boston … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellanious, Music
Tagged electronic, experimental, indie, new wave, r thomasin, rachel thomasin, singer songwriter, unsigned
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A Few Favorites of 2014
Here is a Year End list of favorite music, movies and books. I generally don’t read books the same year they are published, partly because I borrow from libraries more than I buy, and partly because I just tend to be … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Miscellanious, Movies, Music
Tagged best albums of the year, best books of the year, best movies of the year, best of 2014, favorites
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Buy Me This: Society6 Shirts
One of my favorite sites is Society6, where artists sell their work as prints or on tops, bags, phone cases and more. I like to type into the search bar my favorite bands, books and movies to see what comes … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Fashion, Miscellanious
Tagged art prints, gift guide, holiday shopping, illustration, jane eyre, phone cases, society6, t-shirts, tank tops
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“Kurt Cobain: The Last Session” at Morrison Hotel Gallery
This Saturday, November 22nd, the Morrison Hotel Gallery in West Hollywood will host a book signing by photographer Jesse Frohman for his new book “Kurt Cobain: The Last Session” (Thames & Hudson) from 6 to 8pm. Frohman shot Nirvana for the London Observer’s Sunday … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Events, Miscellanious, Music, Upcoming Events
Tagged jesse frohman, kurt cobain, morrison hotel gallery, nirvana, photography
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