
Preview: ‘Hamlet The Rock Musical’ rocks at El Portal Theatre Feb. 14-23
Hamlet, the brooding Prince of Denmark, is one of Shakespeare’s most iconic characters. But who knew the melancholy man-child could rock the house!
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The Gentlemen – Guy Ritchie In Full Effect
Guy Ritchie has carved out a clever niche for himself: the British caper-crime-thriller with just the right dash of humo(u)r. If you admired any of his prior films (especially ... Continue Reading →

Western Stars – Springsteen’s Cinematic View of America
I am up there when it comes to being a fan of Bruce Springsteen. He is in my amorphous list of artists whose every new release I am ready to devour and presumably love. ... Continue Reading →

The Last Ship – Ahmanson Theatre Review
Sting and Elvis Costello sprang from the same DIY ethic spawned by the punk movement. But neither originally pursued the nihilist direction of punk, both had wider aspirations.
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‘Star Trek: Picard’ great start thrills Sir Patrick Stewart
With limitless possibilities, STAR TREK: PICARD will reflect the world around us as it takes its place in the pantheon of the ever-hopeful Star Trek franchise universe.
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Bad Boys for Life
When a certain formula works, you stick with it, trying to shape it gently so that it is sufficiently interesting for the already-convinced fan, yet not too far ... Continue Reading →

NAMM 2020
This annual gathering brings together the folks closest to making music: musicians and the makers of musical instruments. Although I can’t play a lick of music (but for ... Continue Reading →

Party with a Purpose
This Holiday season has been a difficult one, after losing my beloved husband of 30 years. However, friends have been generous in sharing their seasonal celebrations with ... Continue Reading →
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