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.

Novella Review: “Carmilla” by J.S. Le Fanu

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Simone Snaith

If you know your classic vampires, then you know that their first major occurrence in English literature is The Vampyre, by John Polidori, which was conceived in that famous meeting of minds during the “Year Without a Summer” (1816), which … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “MARLEY”

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Magnolia Pictures releases a new documentary on the legendary Bob Marley on April 20th.  MARLEY is directed by Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland) and it premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and at SXSW. Obviously there have been quite a … Continue reading →

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Win Tickets to Garbage at The Bootleg Theater Tomorrow

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Tomorrow night, The Fold presents Garbage’s first show in L.A. in seven years, at The Bootleg Theater.  Tickets are sold out, much like their El Rey shows on April 9th and 10th. But advance ticket buyers for electic octet Rubblebucket‘s … Continue reading →

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Play Me, I’m Yours: Pianos All Over L.A. County

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Beginning April 12th, keep your eye out for some unusual-looking pianos around town.  Artist Luke Jerram is launching the L.A. version of “Play Me, I’m Yours”, a public art installation that features decorated pianos in public spaces.  And yes, you … Continue reading →

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A.A. Bondy at Natural History Museum’s First Friday: May 4

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Simone Snaith

It’s that time of year again for the Los Angeles Natural History Museum’s First Friday concert series.  Coming up on May 4th is enigmatic singer/songwriter A.A. Bondy, whose latest album Believers is out on Fat Possum Records, along with my … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Detachment”

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Detachment, directed by Tony Kaye (American History X), stars Adrien Brody as Henry Barthes, an emotionally wounded substitute teacher, who struggles with childhood pain and the seeming futility of trying to get through to students who are filled with their … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: Kate Bush – Hounds of Love, A Classic Album Under Review

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Simone Snaith

My favorite album – or at least one of my top 5, desert island picks – is Kate Bush’s 1985 classic Hounds of Love.  While there are plenty of great songs on her other albums, none of them are as … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: “Trollhunter”

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Simone Snaith

I invite you to check out a Norwegian movie from 2010 that I just recently discovered and seriously enjoyed.  Actually, it brought on several serious giggle fits.  Trollhunter, directed by André Øvredal, is another installment in the ‘found footage’ genre, … Continue reading →

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The Dead Ships CD Release Show at The Echo Tues. 2/28

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Simone Snaith

The Dead Ships are playing a record release show at The Echo this coming Tuesday, for their first full length album Electric Ahab.  The show is free, presented by The Echo and Buzzbands.LA.  The band consists of drummer Christopher Spindelilus and … Continue reading →

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New Favorite at Bella Lili

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Simone Snaith

As I previously posted, my favorite jewelry shop is BellaLili on Etsy.  Here’s a new favorite to squeal over: “Not All Who Wander Are Lost”, from the Contraption Series.  It’s an amethyst on an art nouveau silver necklace and one … Continue reading →

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