Etymotic Headsets Seek to be Best in Class

Claiming to be the best earphones under $200 is a rather intriguing claim. One would think that such a price point would automatically command great sound, and one might ... Continue Reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

“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 →

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 →

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 →