Category Archives: News & Sports

The Annual 2015 Screening Series “Confessions of a Production Designer” At the Egyptian and Aero Theatres

The “Confessions of a Production Designer” co-hosted series by the Art Directors Guild (ADG) Film Society and the American Cinematheque comes about once a year and offers a great opportunity for film buffs and lovers of the “Mise-en-scène” to dig deep into … Continue reading

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Cesar Chavez Legacy Awards 2015

“When we are really honest with ourselves, we must admit that our lives are all that really belong to us. So, it’s how we use our lives that determines what kind of men we are. It is my deepest belief … Continue reading

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Album Review: Jesika von Rabbit’s New Solo Album “Journey Mitchell”

While Gram Rabbit is on hiatus Jesika von Rabbit has been formulating and fashioning her first electronic “adult theme park pop” solo project called “Journey Mitchell”. It’s a powerhouse dance album built with varied threads of 80’s dance music, artfully … Continue reading

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Three Snaps: What LA Fashion Week 2015 Looked Like!

LA Fashion Week had numerous fashion events that included collections from Concept Los Angeles, Los Angeles Fashion Council and Sue Wong. The fashion shows ran the gambit of artistic statements, industry insider up-and-comers to Haute Couture. The following days last week … Continue reading

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The Original Grand Budapest Hotel Model is Exclusively on Display at The Hollywood Museum

The wonderfully quirky Grand Budapest Hotel was the recipient of four Oscars® this awards season: that included Best Production Design, Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling and Original Score. Wes Anderson won best screen play at the Writers Guild Awards the week … Continue reading

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Book Review “I Fought The Law”: The Life And Strange Death Of Bobby Fuller

The book “I fought The Law: The Life and Strange Death of Bobby Fuller” as told by Miriam Linna and Bobby’s brother Randell Fuller touches a “Pop Culture” nerve for any one who grew in or is interested in mid-20th … Continue reading

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Albert Maysles, Life Changer

I heard that Al Maysles passed away yesterday at his home in Manhattan. I was just talking about him last night. As a kid, the first thing I watched on our new betamax (!) was his film, Gimme Shelter. I … Continue reading

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From the Archives: Sin 34 @ Liquid Kitty 2/24/08 In Memory of Phil Newman

Yesterday the LA music community lost bass player Phil Newman of Sin 34 and Painted Willie. According to friend and former bandmate Dave Markey, Phil fell and received an injury to the head, later passing away at the hospital. In memoriam we … Continue reading

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Upcoming Horse Town Brew n’ Que Festival Features Celebrity Chefs, Great BBQ and Beer

Some of BBQ’s top pit masters will be in the Inland Empire town of Norco from May 29 through May 31, 2015, when Norco hosts the Horse Town Brew n’ Que Festival. Debbie Yopp, coordinating the event, talked about it … Continue reading

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Festival of the Desert: March 18, 2015 in Palm Springs

Now there’s more to the Coachella cultural scene than blazing Rice Krispie squares, whirling, twirling, swirling tie-dye and rampant dehydration. Break out your tux and snap up your tix for high desert elevation of a different kind. Festival of the … Continue reading

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