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Sunday: Haunted by History at Los Angeles Public Library
This Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 2 PM – 4 PM, there will be a guest lecture by author/researcher Craig Owens (of Bizarre Los Angeles) at the Mark Taper Auditorium in the LA Central Library. Over the course of three … Continue reading
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‘This Is (Not) L.A.’ at The Natural History Museum
If, like me, you’re a little tired of having to defend L.A. from people who like to call it shallow—and/or base their entire L.A. knowledge on one neighborhood—then you might be interested in a new book from Knock Knock called This … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Events, Miscellanious, Upcoming Events
Tagged Culture, History, jen bilik, Jonathan gold, knock knock, Los Angeles, natural history museum
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Mark Z. Danielewski has Written a Pilot for a ‘House of Leaves’ Television Show and it’s Even More Meta
On June 18, 2018, Mark Z. Danielewski quietly posted a link on Twitter and Facebook to a television pilot for his groundbreaking book, “House of Leaves.” Although he has written a number of books since, it is this first novel … Continue reading
‘The Green Burial Guidebook’: Don’t Fear the Green Reaper
While I certainly haven’t spent much time dwelling on death, I have thought that when I die, I’d like to just decompose into the earth and “return to nature.” The idea seems more natural and useful – because I’d be … Continue reading
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Tagged cemeteries, elizabeth fournier, environment, Funerals, green burials, green reaper
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‘The Girl With All The Gifts’ Thrills on Both The Page and The Screen
“The Girl With All The Gifts” is an excellent book by M.R. Carey, who also wrote the screenplay for the equally good film version directed by Colm McCarthy. It’s the story of Melanie, a super-bright student in a strange army … Continue reading
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Tagged colm mccarthy, gemma arterton, glenn close, horror, M.R. Carey, sci-fi, sennia nanua, the girl with all the gifts, zombies
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Anthony Bourdain, Dead at 61. We Remember Him with One from the Archives
Friday morning Anthony Bourdain was found dead in his French hotel room. CNN reports that he was found by his good friend, chef Eric Ripert; they were in town to film an episode of “Parts Unknown.” The apparent cause of … Continue reading
Robert Gordon “Memphis Rent Party” Reading and Interview by Scott Goldman at The GRAMMY Museum
I was immediately attracted to the idea of covering Robert Gordon at The GRAMMY Museum for his new book and compilation album called “Memphis Rent Party“. I was more familiar with his youthful music career, not as aware of his … Continue reading
It’s Time for the 2018 Festival of Books—Right Now
In what has become the largest literary festival in America, The LA Times’ Festival of Books returns to the expansive campus of USC this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, April 21st and 22nd, over 500 writers, chefs, artists and exhibitors … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Food, Interviews, Live Music, Movies, Theater, Upcoming Events
Tagged Allee Willis, Andrew Friedman, apl.de.ap, Bill Esparza, Carolyn Kellogg, Dan Stone, Diana Gabaldo, Ed Asner, Ed. Weinberger, Festival of Books, Gabrielle Birkner, Guerilla Taco, Gustavo Arellano, Juan Felipe Herrara, KRS-One, LA Mexicano, Marty Preciado, Mike Epps, Outlander, Patton Oswalt, Starz, Taboo, tawny newsome, Vivica A. Fox, Wes Avila, will.i.am
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