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.

Paranoia Haunted Attraction in Santa Monica

The temporary drop in temperature this week reminds us that fall is technically here, and with it comes fabulous Halloween! Now there’s a brand new haunted attraction to check out for the season: Paranoia, a series of terrifying mazes built … Continue reading

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Movie Review: “Toys in the Attic”

Toys in the Attic is a stop-motion/mixed animation film from Hannover House, which arrives in theaters today (Sept. 7). Created by Czech animation director Jiří Barta, and written by Edgar Dutka, the movie was adapted into English by Vivian Schilling, … Continue reading

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Cinefamily’s The Best of “A Very Special Episode”

Cinefamily’s TV Tuesdays at the Silent Movie Theater presents “The Best of ‘A Very Special Episode’” on Sept. 18th at 8pm. Remember those bizarre episodes of your favorite, lighthearted TV shows where a character suddenly, and unconvincingly, dealt with serious … Continue reading

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“The Birds” at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

One of the highlights of last night’s over-crowded Cinespia screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic The Birds – at least for us folks on the far right side – was when an older woman walked by saying loudly, “She’s still wearing that … Continue reading

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CSS DJ Lovefoxxx joins Penguin Summer Sessions

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“Heist: Who Stole the American Dream?” at Laemmle NoHo 7

A screening of the documentary Heist: Who Stole the American Dream? at the Laemmle Noho 7 theater on August 19th at 1pm will be followed by a Q&A with co-director Donald Goldmacher and an expert from the film. Heist exposes … Continue reading

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Free Show at Lot 1 Cafe with The Zermatts

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Russell Brand at Voices United: The El Rey on Oct 1st

Russell Brand has now been added to the Voices United concert at the El Rey on October 1st, which also features Sarah Silverman, singer/songwriter Catie Curtis and folk artist Mary Gauthier. Sign up here to receive ticket info soon. From … Continue reading

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“Stand Up For Human Rights” at Hollywood Improv on Aug. 19

Young Professionals Amnesty International: Los Angeles (YPAI:LA) presents “Stand Up For Human Rights” at the Hollywood Improv on Sunday August 19th, at 7pm. Featuring stand-up comedy with a conscience, the line-up includes Dov Davidoff, Andrew Norelli, Erik Griffin, and Ben … Continue reading

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Interview with Ariel S. Winter of “The Twenty-Year Death”

Ariel S. Winter, author of The Twenty-Year Death, was kind enough to answer some questions about the novel, reviewed here for the LA Beat. A resident of Baltimore, who has earned his dues as a bookseller at The Corner Bookstore … Continue reading

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