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Man of Steel: Superman as the Messiah

When I attended a pre-release 3D screening of the latest superhero film, I did not expect the clever interplay of Jesus Christ’s life story. As each parallel was revealed, ... Continue Reading →
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Soundfreaq – A Clock Radio Unlike Any Other

We are in very interesting times musically. We have a proliferating number of means by which to discover and enjoy more music than ever before. The technology has dropped ... Continue Reading →
Douglas Sills as “Walter Burns” and Jenn Lyon as “Hildy Johnson” in La Jolla Playhouse's production of HIS GIRL FRIDAY, by John Guare, adapted from the Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur play The Front Page and the Columbia Pictures film His Girl Friday, directed by Christopher Ashley, running May 28 - June 30 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre; photo by Kevin Berne.

His Girl Friday at La Jolla Playhouse

His Girl Friday – La Jolla Playhouse Built upon the classic play and film, John Guare’s adaptation deftly walks a tightrope. On the one hand is the rat-a-tat humor ... Continue Reading →
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The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua – Luxury in Maui

  Is there anything better than a hammock? Is there anything better than a hammock strung between two palm trees, overlooking a rolling green lawn, a gently sloping ... Continue Reading →
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“Photo Opportunities” – Book Review

“Photo Opportunities” by Madeline Yale and Corinne Vionnet (Kehrer Verlag) Photo books are an intriguing corner of the publishing world. As the world glides toward ... Continue Reading →
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Dave Alvin: Eleven Eleven, Ghosts, Brothers and Another Tour

One of the great troubadours of our time, Dave Alvin released his umpteenth solo album last summer, is part of a great new collaborative album and is about to embark on ... Continue Reading →
Ron Eldard, Freddy Rodriguez and bill Smitrovich in American Buffalo, directed by Randall Arney at geffen Playhouse (photo by Michael Lamont)

American Buffalo (Geffen Playhouse)

The timelessness of Mamet’s early work is evident in the current production of American Buffalo at Geffen Playhouse. This gritty three hander from the mid 70s still resonates ... Continue Reading →
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Coachella 2013

Although much ink [digital and otherwise] understandably has been spilled about Coachella 2013, here are a few observations from my fifth visit to the musical smorgasbord ... Continue Reading →