Tag Archives: Review

Movie Review: “Buzzard” Screening at AFI FEST Presented by Audi

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Billy Bennight

Joel Potrykus’ Buzzard is unquestionably “Loser Friendly” fare and may be perfectly suited for “Millennials” cultural disenfranchisement with its budget conscious cinematography and equally financially conscious mise en scene. The story revolves around Joshue Byrge‘s character, Marty Jackitansky, an immature and angry temp worker … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Haemoo” Screening at AFI FEST Presented By Audi

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Billy Bennight

“Haemoo” is well written, a carefully crafted drama and character study in human nature of various personality types when they are placed under exceptional and stressful circumstances. The story starts with the fishing boat fresh out at sea with a … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Violet” Screening at AFI FEST Presented By Audi

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Billy Bennight

Violet is an interesting film that straddles the razors edge of student film and art film. The first thing that struck me regarding the film was its aspect ratio. It abandoned the conventional anamorphic or 16 by 9 ratio in … Continue reading →

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Live Review: “Dead Men Walking” At The Viper Room!

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Billy Bennight

There’s never been a time that The Viper Room has disappointed as a live music venue in my experience. There was the time That Bow Wow Wow played their first gig in 20 plus years where Anthony Kiedis and Billy Corgan were … Continue reading →

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Sweet Sister’s Harmonies: The Haden Triplets Play The Skirball Cultural Center In Memory of Charlie Haden

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Billy Bennight

I’ve had a soft spot for the Haden sisters since I received That Dog‘s eponymous release from Geffen Records back in the 90’s. So it was a no-brainer to attend this special show: especially, in light of the recent passing … Continue reading →

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Fritzi Dogs: Hot Dogs? I’ll Give You Hot Dogs!

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Billy Bennight

  If you want to change up your eating experience at Farmer’s Market, or in general, there’s Fritzi Dogs nestled in the northeast corner of the Market. I spent a good hour there for a special tasting a couple weeks … Continue reading →

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Honda Rockets New Music Out of Torrance with Three Great Bands to Launch Honda Stage

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Billy Bennight

On Thursday, June 11th, Honda made a bold move to connect and brand Millennials. I was invited to join in on the exciting kick off of Honda’s new music platform “Honda Stage“. The whole shindig was opened by Ellen K, … Continue reading →

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Interview with James Stevenson Guitarist Extraordinaire

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Billy Bennight

I last saw James Stevenson playing with The International Swingers. But James is a busy boy and as a guitarist he wears many hats or he floats like a feather and stings like a bee. Soon after I read he … Continue reading →

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“All For The Love Animal Rescue” Charity Cabaret Event Brings A Splash of Broadway to NoHo

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Billy Bennight

“All For The Love Animal Rescue” put one a special Musical Theater “Broadway” flavored event at Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal Bar that echoes one of my favorite annual events, The Actors Fund Tony Awards® Viewing Party. The All For The Love Animal Rescue … Continue reading →

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Live Review: Nicole Atkins at the Bootleg Bar

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Billy Bennight

There is a dearth of real talent within the Pop Music world: that is, people who can write and play their own songs. So when someone like Nicole Atkins dropped into my world it was very wanted and extremely desired. … Continue reading →

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