Tag Archives: LAFF

Favorite Bites from the LA Food Fest

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Elise Thompson

Written with Monique A. LeBleu and Billy Bennight II This summer saw the very last LA Food Fest, which bids us farewell after 10 years of bringing together local food trucks, restaurants, vintners and bartenders. The event has primarily been … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: ‘Making Montgomery Clift’ at the 2018 Los Angeles Film Festival

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Billy Bennight

The Clash’s The Right Profile comes bubbling through my consciousness whenever the topic of screen legend Montgomery Clift—”Monty”—comes up. The jaunty tune easily catches your attention in a sing-a-long fashion, along with references to the dark undertow that accompanies Clift’s … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Seoul Searching” at the 2015 Los Angeles Film Festival

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Billy Bennight

There is no doubt that John Hughes had a great impact on American culture in the 80’s and 90’s as he cleverly tapped into the zeitgeist and sensibilities of the era with movies such as: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Pretty in … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Chuck Norris vs Communism” at the 2015 Los Angeles Film Festival

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Billy Bennight

“Chuck Norris vs Communism” is the case of an irresistible title meeting a compelling story. This documentary explores the influence of Western movies had on Romanian cultural underground during the communist reign of Nicolae Ceaușescu that helped precipitate the downfall of communism … Continue reading →

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