Didn’t make it to South by Southwest? Not to fear. Shorts are here. “Made in Austin” is a mish mash of rare shorts, features, a bbq and a q+ a with director Richard Linklater (Dazed and Confused, Slacker, A Scanner Darkly) at the Silent Movie Theater on Fairfax. If you are a Cinephile, then the […]
Frank Geary. Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Langella. If you don’t know which one of these Franks does not belong with the others, this is not the post for you. However, if you do know that FG & FLW are two of the most influential architects of the 20th century (and still into the 21st century), then here’s another one for you.
On the eve of the Ides of March is a day to be celebrated both by the lovers of irrational numbers and the lovers of flaky wholesome goodness a la mode. It is a day that can bring both gluttons and nerds together in the spirit of peace, love and understanding. March 14 is Pi […]
What is the deal with Meltdown? Was I the last person to find out that they have this kick ass back room with comedy? This brightly lit geek congregation across from Toi Thai now has art exhibitions? [blackbirdpie id=”43426624900837376″] I am ashamed to say, the allure of a Meat themed show could not keep me […]
Ok, show of hands – how many people have had their eyes glaze over when the documentary category is read. Guilty? Read on. What if I could provide you with the means to impress girls and better yet, appear to be the overly educated yuppie your father always wanted you to be? Here’s the dirty […]
Instead of sitting on your big behinds and watching musicians belt out power ballads or oggling Lady GaGa’s newest stage outfit-performance art-recycled trash tonight, check out the Grammy Museum at LA Live. There are amazing public events like Ozomatli’s “OzoKids” show or Icons like Russell Simmons lecturing on the music biz and philanthropy. In addition […]
Happy New Year! I know that usually sounds like champagne, resolutions and magnum sized hangovers. But this is second New Year’s – the one with dragons, firecrackers and dumplings. Chinese New Year! If you have never been to LA’s Chinatown, this would be the perfect reason to visit. Here are some highlights one Firecracker 5K/10K […]