April 2009
Whittier to become the Saudi Arabia of California. →
Only in LA
bestiesonice:
can you see Patton Oswalt, Kevin Nealon, and Reggie Watts doing stand up on the same stage in a 90 seat theatre for $5 on a Tuesday night.
(okay, New York too, but LA without trading in breathing room and fresh air)
I feel lucky to live in this city - there is never a shortage of good comedy to see and fun things to do.
Curbed LA: Meet Cool Haus, Affordable and Tasty... →
Spotted at Coachella this weekend: Modern architecture-themed ice cream sandwiches sold from a truck. No, we don’t get it either, but apparently the creators are architects and also foodies, giving their homemade cookie sandwiches names like “Frank Behry” and “Mintimalism.” The company, Cool Haus, will be hitting LA streets this summer and tweeting locations a la the...
Hey all, I just proposed to my girlfriend and we’re trying to plan a wedding on a tight budget. Does anyone have any recommendations for affordable beachside venues for ceremony/reception in the LA/OC area?
WatchFYI to all the struggling screenwriters in LA: Aim low enough, and somebody somewhere will give you money to make a film.
To the 3rd Stop Gastropub
Dear 3rd Stop on 3rd St in Los Angeles.
First off, I’ve been coming to your bar for years now and I love it. You have one of the greatest selection of beers on tap in the city, a nice demonstrated breadth that is just wonderful. And the food, while the menu has changed several times, is more than delicious. In your prime, you’ve had more than a few waitresses that I’ve...
A Good Angry Poem About L.A.
Once in a while, you can get pretty pissed off at this place. Here is a satirization of Wallace Stevens’ “Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird.”
Thirteen Ways of Looking at Los Angeles
by Elizabeth Wilcox
I. Between mountains and the sea, The only moving thing Was the electronic billboard. II. I was broke, like an Angeleno trying to sell something honestly. III. Los...
heads up, tumblrs
Today and tomorrow’s ultraviolet index level in Los Angeles is 7, which means a person could be sunburned in 7-8 minutes of exposure to the sun. Everyday, the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center releases the next day’s UV levels and as we approach summer, these numbers have been climbing out of the low and moderate levels towards the high. “There are two...
i can't wait for this Michel Gondry thing tomorrow...
Coachella on Huell Howser's California Gold... →
7PM on KCET
I want to get away
From the moment I get out of work tonight, I have no plans until I go back to work at 7:00pm on Monday. That leaves me with a solid two days for an adventure.
Back in Wisconsin, people would get in their cars and drive to “up north” for weekend adventures. I have no idea how this works in Southern California.
How do I escape Los Angeles for two days, and who’d like to come...
Bed
I have a queen size bed for sale (frame, mattress, box spring). It’s in great condition and is ready for pickup in Los Feliz any time. Do you want to buy it from me for $50?
Pumpkin Bread Nuns in financial trouble! →
If you’ve never been there, go now and help them out. Their pumpkin bread and really all their treats are unbelievable, and their monastery is absolutely gorgeous. Don’t let them go under!
UCLA Film Preservation Festival →
It’s wrapping up, but there are still some really nice programs coming up at the Billy Wilder Theatre in Westwood. Friday night will get you some classic behind-the-scenes Hollywood footage and Saturday some pre-code salaciousness.
There’s also a noir series going at the Egyptian— we are spoiled for choice here, people!
Recession Effects Aren't All Bad: Cheap Seats for... →
I saw the sign on the way to work that the Laemmle Sunset 5 now has a special: $6 all day on Tuesdays. Apparently, this is good at all the Laemmle Theaters in the city. I haven’t been this happy about the Laemmle since they started taking credit cards (after everyone else in the world!)
Fritz Lang - Double Feature →
Fritz Lang Double Feature: While the City Sleeps (1956) and Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (1956)
Publishing tycoon Walter Kyne (Vincent Price) sets off a scramble among rival newspaper editors to track down a killer in While the City Sleeps; Dana Andrews, John Barrymore, and Ida Lupino co-star in the fast-paced noir thriller by iconic auteur Fritz Lang. The Andrews/Lang collaboration continues in...
This place, click on link... →
says it’s only a smog check but it is also a body shop (forgot the name) but the people here are super nice, and really professional. i think this would be a good place to start.
Digital Hollywood, May 5, 2009
I will once again be moderating the following panel at Digital Hollywood with another talent group of panelist. If you are going to be in town for the event be sure to drop in on the panel and if you have question or issues you would like to see answered let me know via a comment here or via twitter.
Tuesday, May 5th 10:45 AM - Noon Workshop B: The Revolutionized Digital Workflow Experience:...
“Every intersection where streets meet at right angles has a crosswalk for...”
– California Driving: A Brief Guide To California’s Road Rules and Driving Laws - Who wants to test this?
APRIL IS VOLUNTEER MONTH!
emac:
vol-la:
A big welcome to Vol-LA from Sherry and Elizabeth. We’ve been living in LA for a while now and noticed that there are a lot of people in this town who would like to volunteer, but probably don’t know where to start. To make matters worse, most volunteer websites are geared towards kids or retirees and our age group is, well, forgotten.
So follow us - there are so many inspiring,...
Follow Vol-LA for awesome volunteer opportunities... →