‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Jackson’
By Charly SHELTON To go “There and Back Again” is quite a long journey. Walking from the green rolling hills of Hobbiton in The Shire, over and underneath the Misty Mountains, through the mind altering suppression of Mirkwood, across the Lake, over the Desolation of Smaug and finally coming to The Lonely Mountain only to […]
Merry Grinchmas from USH
It’s that time of year again! When all good Who-girls and Who-boys are on their best behavior because if they are naughty they might receive a visit from that most notorious cranky Kringle, the Grinch! But don’t fear – the Grinch has seen the error of his Christmas hating ways and wants to share his […]
Redefining ‘Classical’
By Ted AYALA It’s good to know that in an age when job security has become passé rock stars can still find work even if they’re no longer considered hip. In fact, they can take comfort in knowing that instead of having to play at car wash openings or cavorting with groupies who may not […]
Etc… Gourmet Kitchen Brings Sandwiches, Salads to Montrose
By Charly SHELTON On Ocean View Boulevard at the edge of the alley just south of Honolulu Avenue in Montrose is a cute little space with windows on all sides that serves sandwiches, gourmet salads, pastries and cakes. Etc…Gourmet Kitchen opened in late November without much fanfare and locals are slowly discovering this gem hidden […]
Ted’s Top 5 Classical CD Picks for 2014
By Ted AYALA 2014 proved a few things: 1) The major classical labels are pretty much dead. 2) The “minor” labels have done a great job picking up their slack. 3) Whodathunkit? Classical music is alive after all! Another thing – it’s hard to pick just five CDs as my favorite of the year. Where […]
CLIP: The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies
VIDEO: An Interview with The Grinch
The Grinch talks about Grinchmas at Universal Studios Max the Dog speaks out too Tree Lighting Ceremony and official Who-proclamation from one mayor to the other, with Mayor Augustus MayWho of Whoville and Mayor Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles
Something Old, Something New: ‘Bones’ Hits 200
By Susan JAMES Fox Studios’ long-running television drama “Bones,” now in its 10th season, will reach a milestone tonight, Dec. 11, that few shows ever achieve: It will air its 200th episode, “The 200th in the 10th.” Soon to become the longest-running show in Fox history (with its 206th episode), “The 200th in the 10th” […]
‘Piñata Dreams’ Coming to CASA 0101
CASA 0101 Theater in Boyle Heights presents the world premiere of “Piñata Dreams,” written by Josefina López and directed by Corky Dominguez. This fantastical, magical journey is appropriate for the whole family and celebrates piñatas, alebrijes (brightly colored Mexican art sculptures of fantastical creatures) and the courage to be oneself. “I’ve always wanted to write […]