Author Archives: Simone Snaith

Simone Snaith

About Simone Snaith

Simone Snaith writes young adult and fantasy novels, and sings in the band Turning Violet. A fan of scifi, fantasy, the supernatural and most things from the '80s, she enjoys reviewing music, books and movies. You can read about her own books at simonesnaith.com.

Movie Review: “Banshee Chapter”

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Simone Snaith

Banshee Chapter, written and directed by Blair Erickson, draws from the real life MKUltra experiments by the CIA, and H.P. Lovecraft’s story “From Beyond”. While MKUltra is defined in the movie, there is only one joking reference to “From Beyond”, … Continue reading →

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“The Mona Lisa Myth”

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Simone Snaith

At Gallerie Michael in Beverly Hills last Saturday, art historian Dr. Jean-Pierre Isbouts presented his work with Dr. Christopher Heath Brown on the story behind Leonardo DaVinci’s Mona Lisa. The duo’s theory is the subject of a new book and upcoming … Continue reading →

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Krampus Ball!

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Simone Snaith

Good times were had at the Krampus Ball last weekend, although an unexpected stage dive during The Kramps’ set did result in an ambulance’s arrival at the end of the night. (It was Mike Odd of Rosemary’s Billygoat, but I’m not … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Sky Ferreira’s “Night Time, My Time”

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Simone Snaith

Sky Ferreira has blown me away with her new album, Night Time, My Time. The singer/songwriter (who is also a model and actress) released an EP entitled Ghosts last year, which did not make much of an impression when I … Continue reading →

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Lucinda Williams’s Hard-to-Find Debut Album Reissued

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Simone Snaith

If you’re a fan of country/folk singer Lucinda Williams, hailed by Time Magazine as “America’s Best Songwriter”, you may have noticed that her 1988 self-titled debut has become difficult to find. The album launched Williams’s long and impressive career, and featured the … Continue reading →

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Gallery 1988 book “Cult Movie Art 2” & Crazy 4 Cult

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Simone Snaith

Gallery 1988 has released a second book of art from their wildly popular, annual Crazy 4 Cult exhibition. The gallery, which has two locations on Melrose Ave – 7201 (East) and 7308 (West) – has been the home of pop … Continue reading →

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Album Review: The Sounds’ “Weekend”

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Simone Snaith

Swedish rock band The Sounds have managed to stay mostly under the radar in the U.S. since their 2002 hit “Living in America” (off Living in America), although they have since released three albums, and have toured here with countless … Continue reading →

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Halloween Playlist: Some Obvious & Some Not So Much

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Simone Snaith
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Wicked Lit 2013: Classic Horror Literature Come to Life

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Simone Snaith

[youtube]WO9y7ONkfcg[/youtube] Act fast for standby tickets to Wicked Lit, the immersive theatrical production of classic horror tales that runs until November 2nd at the Mountain View Cemetery in Altadena. The popular event, which has the audience on its feet and … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Green Festival this weekend

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Simone Snaith
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