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A Step Back in Louis Vuitton Time

A look inside Century City’s LV Time Capsule Saturday, June 9, marked the closing weekend for Louis Vuitton’s Time Capsule. The exhibition presented a comprehensive look at the history of the international fashion brand. From […]

Ocean’s 8: Bechdel Test at its Best

Rated PG-13, 110 Minutes, Released June 8 Can a movie draw you in with almost no violence, no explosions and no sex scenes? “Ocean’s 8” will do just that – and you will also have fun with […]

Conservancy’s Summer Speaker Series Announced

Moguls & Movies of Old Santa Monica It’s time for the first lecture in Santa Monica Conservancy’s Summer Speaker Series at the historic Rapp Saloon.    Photo: Hollywoodphotographs.com Illustrated with archival photos, noted film historian Marc Wanamaker will […]

Neighboring News: LGBTQ Pride, Venice Style

Local residents, organizations and out-of-towners celebrated Pride, Venice-style, during the third annual Venice Pride weekend June 2 and 3. The event included dance, music, a beach cleanup and rainbows as far as the eye could […]

Sad Thing Happened to “The Color Purple”  

 I was excited about seeing the L.A. Premiere of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of “The Color Purple”. Based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, and the 1985 Warner Brothers film, this is the play […]

Film Review: Are We Human or Animal?

  A favorite at Sundance 2018, “American Animals” is a fascinating mix of documentary and classic heist story. Interviews with the real four protagonists of the 2004 event are interspersed with performances featuring actors playing […]

Summer at Annenberg Community Beach House

The Beach House summer season begins Saturday, June 9, 2018 and continues through Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2018, Santa Monica City announced this morning. “All are invited to enjoy daily recreational swimming in the historic pool (reservations […]

Review: Unfolding a Fashion Icon

    “The Gospel According to André” is a magnificent study of one of the most fascinating figures of fashion over the past 40 years, André Leon Talley. This bio film, directed by Kate Novack, […]