Pizza Man - Theatre Review
By Joan Alperin Emma Chandler, Freddy Giorlando and Raleigh West Photo by Grafton Doyle"Pizza Man" written by Darlene Craviotto is the second production I've seen by the Pop Up Theater and once again...
View ArticleThe Speed of Darkness - Theatre Review
By Harrison Held Eddie Kehler and Leo Ramsey Photo by Cesar Gamino "The Speed of Darkness" presents a complex story that I really enjoyed at the cozy, classy River Street Theatre Company in Hollywood....
View ArticleA Walk in the Woods - Theatre Review
By Terry Gloeggler Phil Crowley and Nan McNamara Photo by Matthew Gilmore "A Walk in the Woods" by Lee Blessing and directed by Ken Sawyer is so much more than a politically charged two actor play...
View ArticleEl Nino - Theatre Review
By Joan Alperin Danielle Kennedy, Melissa Denton, Nick Ullett, Maile Flanagan and Jonathan Palmer Photos by John Perrin Flynn I have seen practically every one of Justin Tanner's plays including "Pot...
View ArticleIsaac Babel & the Black Sea - Theatre Review
By Harrison Held Austin Iredale Photo by Jamale Abou Hamad"Isaac Babel & the Black Sea" is a very deep and profound dramatic piece based on the life of celebrated Russian Jewish author Isaac...
View ArticleRoseanne Revival Comes to ABC
By Valerie Milano Whitney Cummings, Tom Werner, Ames McNamara, Emma Kenney, Jayden Rey, Bruce Helford, Michael Fishman, Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf, Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Lecy Goranson and...
View ArticleOut & About - March 2018
By Susan Hornik Spotlight: Wun Tayk Timmy I met Hollywood rapper WunTayk Timmy while he was shooting a video for his new album. "I love Hollywood, the scenery and overall atmosphere brings out...
View ArticleRoger Neal Style Hollywood Oscar Viewing Dinner and Suite
By Harrison held The Pointer Sisters Photo by William Kidston I attended the very classy & elegant 3rd annual Roger Neal Style Hollywood Oscar Viewing Dinner and Oscar Suite with Kasandra Carroll...
View ArticleGoldstone: A Western for the Current Age
By Rachel Flanagan Aaron Pedersen There are not many people who can tolerate the unforgiving climate of the Australian Outback, but it is this exact location that provides the perfect setting for a...
View Article4Play - Theatre Review
By Bill Weber Zoë Simpson Dean, Ariana Anderson and Dustyn Gulledge Photo by Kelsey Risher The theater is set up like a night club - high tables and high back bar stools are scattered throughout. A...
View ArticlePigs and Chickens - Theatre Review
By Annette Semerdjian Andy Shephard, Poonam Basu, Sharon Freedman, Anil Margsahayam, Christopher Reiling and Lizzie Peet Photo by Peter Carrier With all the charm of a comedy about a dysfunctional...
View ArticleThe Night Forlorn (or, Waitin' on Godsford) - Theatre Review
By Terry Gloeggler Jim Beaver, Leslie Caveny and June Schreiner Photo by Garry Kluger "The Night Forlorn (or, Waitin' on Godsford)" is a brilliantly acted, beautifully directed and boldly written...
View ArticleOscar's Hollywood
Special Report by Marty SheltonSince the opening of the METRO Redline subway in 2000 running from Downtown Los Angeles to North Hollywood, Hollywood has seen a revitalization that continues today. In...
View ArticleLetter From The Editor
Spring is busting out all over. Thankfully, we've had a little rain and our hillsides show it. Enjoy it while we can, another dry summer is on its way.Historically we've always had our highs and lows...
View ArticleWhat Happened When - Theatre Review
By Rachel FlanaganEllen Neary and Chris StackPhoto by Darrett Sanders On a cold, dark night, three siblings gather together on a bed sharing warm, hopeful stories of their futures with one another, but...
View ArticleA Quiet Place - Film Review
Emily Blunt in A Quiet PlaceBy Joan Alperin.A Quiet Place, directed by John Krasinski, who also wrote the script along with Bryan Woods and Scott Beck, is one of the most terrifying and original horror...
View ArticleI Feel Pretty - Film Review
By Joan Alperin.I'm sure there are a lot of people, reviewers in particular who will find fault with this film but I'm not one of them. In fact, I totally enjoyed it. I laughed a lot and I'm not...
View ArticleKitty Bungalow's CATstravaganza - Theatre Review
By Rachel Flanagan Hamilton's Cats. Photo by Emma McIntyre of Getty Images On April 21st at the The Montalban Theatre in Hollywood, celebrities and cat lovers came together for Hamilton's Cats, the 7th...
View ArticleAvengers: Infinity War - Film Review
By Joan Alperin Marvel Studios' AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR..L to R: Okoye (Danai Gurira), Black Panther/T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman), Captain America/Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff...
View ArticleForever Flamenco "Reunion" - Theatre review
By Bill Garry Fanny Ara Photo courtesy of the Fountain TheatreThe Fountain, L.A.'s top 99-seat house, leads a double life. Besides original, provocative works of drama, the theater presents Flamenco...
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