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“Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story”
“Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story,” directed by Jon Brewer, documents Mick Ronson’s underappreciated career as a rock guitarist, a multi-instrumentalist, producer and songwriter. The film focuses mostly on the late Ronson’s collaboration with David Bowie in The Spiders from Mars, … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellanious, Movies, Music
Tagged david bowie, documentary, jon brewer, mick ronson
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“JANE” at Hollywood Bowl with Live Score by Philip Glass
On Monday, October 9th, National Geographic Documentary Films presents a special screening at the Hollywood Bowl of “JANE,” a new documentary about everyone’s favorite primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall. The film was directed by Brett Morgen (“Kurt Cobain: Montage of … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Miscellanious, Movies, Music, Upcoming Events
Tagged brett morgen, hollywood bowl, jane goodall, National Geographic, Philip Glass
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J.M. Lee’s “The Dark Crystal” Prequel Novels
You have probably heard by now that a prequel to beloved ’80s fantasy film “The Dark Crystal” is coming soon to Netflix in the form of a 10-episode series. Featuring all Jim Henson Creature Shop/Brian Froud beasties, “The Dark Crystal: Age of … Continue reading
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Tagged brian froud, fantasy, J.M. Lee, jim henson, the dark crystal
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Charity Auction for Planned Parenthood at Amoeba Music
Amoeba Music in Hollywood presents a charity auction for Planned Parenthood on Saturday, August 5th at 4pm, with actress/musician host Tawny Newsome (“Bajillion Dollar Propertie$”). Go bid on items like concert tickets, gift certificates and collectibles, including tickets to see … Continue reading
Lilly Hiatt’s “Trinity Lane”
Nashville artist Lilly Hiatt has released an endearing video for her uplifting new single “Trinity Lane.” Set in her comfortable-looking, messy apartment, and featuring several shots of her cute cat, the video and song are about being content on one’s own, … Continue reading
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Tagged alt rock, americana, cats, lilly hiatt, nashville, new west records
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Movie Review: “The Incomparable Rose Hartman”
Opening this Friday at the Laemmle Monica Film Center is “The Incomparable Rose Hartman,” a short documentary about the notorious NYC fashion/celebrity photographer. Directed by Øtis Mass, who is yelled at several times on camera by his feisty subject, the film is a humorous … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Events, Fashion, Miscellanious, Movies, Upcoming Events
Tagged fashion, fashion designers, NYC, photography, rose hartman
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Charming L.A. Kids’ Book: “Los Angeles 1 to 10”
Need a cute gift for a little one? How about this 5″ x 5″ board book that’s all about L.A.? It’s called “Los Angeles 1 to Ten,” written by Sara Beth Greene and illustrated by Jimmy Thompson. It’s lightweight with … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Miscellanious
Tagged children's books, Griffith Observatory, Hollywood, Kids, L.A., Los Angeles, picture books
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Movie Review: The Delightfully Silly “Lost In Paris”
“Lost In Paris” is a whimsical new film from Oscilloscope Pictures, starring married comedians Dominique Abel and Fiona Gordon. The couple portrays Dom, a (sort of) lovable French tramp, and Fiona, an awkward but sweet Canadian librarian. The movie blends Buster Keaton-style … Continue reading
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Tagged Comedy, dominique abel, fiona gordon, Paris, slapstick
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Mary Jane Ansell’s “Of Dreams, Birds and Bones” at Corey Helford Gallery
Award-winning British artist Mary Jane Ansell makes her L.A. debut at The Corey Helford Gallery downtown next Saturday, June 10th. Entitled “Of Dreams, Birds and Bones,” the exhibit consists of all new works in Ansell’s signature style – the blending … Continue reading
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Tagged corey helford gallery, dreams, DTLA, fairy tales, mary jane ansell, modern art, oil paintings
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