Life of David Hockney – A Novel 

Catherine Cusset translated from the French by Teresa Lavender Fagan Life of David Hockney – A Novel (Other Press)   What a breezy delight this book is. Piecing together ... Continue Reading →

The Mountain – Jeff Goldblum as a Lobotomizer and Womanizer

The lugubrious pace, the well framed scenes, the casually exact sets and the gently unnerving storyline in “The Mountain” remind us of David Lynch’s influence. The Pacific Northwest ... Continue Reading →

WORLDZ Announces Its Next Stellar Lineup

I have written often and fondly about the eclectic nature of WORLDZ. The array of speakers is remarkable, the inspirational results are noteworthy and the experience is memorable. In ... Continue Reading →

Santa Barbara Bowl: Hippo Campus & The Head and The Heart

What? You have not been to Santa Barbara Bowl? With a view from the top reminiscent of being at the Acropolis in Greece and more charm than LA’s Greek Theatre, what a great place ... Continue Reading →

The Royal Ballet Takes on L.A. & La Traviata Takes on the Roaring 20’s

To add to the drama of opening night of The Mayerling at our Music Center, we were surprised to the effects of the 7.1 earthquake vigorously shaking our 3rd row center seats. But nothing ... Continue Reading →

LA theater reviews & previews, musicals big & small–Miss Saigon, Spitfire Grill, Firebringer, & Friends!

 Musicals in Los Angeles continue to offer something for everyone in theaters big and small, from the powerful production of Miss Saigon, to the inspiring Spitfire Grill the Musical ... Continue Reading →

El Capitan – The Venue of Choice for Full Bore Film Enjoyment

When a film breaks box office records, two things are certain: it is appealing to a broader demographic than just kids and it is showing at more than one theatre.  At this point, “The ... Continue Reading →

Magic & Variety on The CW with Penn & Teller, Masters of Illusion, The Big Stage

 America’s Got Talent on NBC isn’t the only game in town when it comes to spectacular magic acts and a variety of entertainment. Also on the summer viewing schedule are ... Continue Reading →