Film Review: The Northman
FILM REVIEWTHE NORTHMANRated R137 MinutesReleased April 22nd If the Vikings of 800-1000 AD had the technology, The Northman is the movie they would have made. This is a classic epic set in that era and […]
Murray Mednick’s “Three Tables”- Existentialism Meets Theatre of the Absurd
Murray Mednick’s THREE TABLES is the newest work from the famous poet/playwright who spearheaded New York’s off-off-Broadway movement in the ’60s. Presented by the Padua Playwrights, the production premiered under his direction at the Zephyr […]
Hurry Curry Reopens in Santa Monica
Longtime Sawtelle restaurant back in business By Dolores Quintana Westside favorite Hurry Curry has opened officially in Santa Monica at 2901 Ocean Park Blvd Ste. 125. After losing their lease at their former space in […]
From the Westside to West Village: Two Popular Santa Monica Restaurants Launch Shared-Space Eatery in NYC
Crudo e Nudo and Breakfast By Salt’s Cure open in West Village By Dolores Two of Santa Monica’s most popular restaurants launched a shared a space eatery in New York City this week. Crudo e […]
Popular Santa Monica Cafe Expanding to Hollywood
Santa Monica and Playa Vista restaurant Cafe Ruisseau opening on Selma Avenue By Dolores QUitana Cafe Ruisseau will be expanding again to Hollywood at 6775 Selma Avenue, Suite 102. This location is in the same […]
Santa Monica Dim Sum Restaurant Set to Open
Lotus Dim Sum Dumpling House opening in former P.F. Chang’s space in June By Kerry Slater A Dim Sum restaurant is set to open soon in downtown Santa Monica. Lotus Dim Sum Dumpling House will […]
A Westwood Restaurant Serves 94,500 Individual Meals to Local Seniors During the Pandemic. But They Aren’t Stopping There
Delphi Greek celebrates 36 years in business with more to come By Susan Payne A “welcome” sign in Greek letters arches over the entrance of Delphi Greek in Westwood unspeakably counting the many who have […]
Film Review: “HAPPENING” A Gut-Wrenching Look at Illegal Abortions in 1963 France
The Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade on January 22, 1973 stated that restrictive state regulation on abortion is unconstitutional. Before that landmark decision, women were forced to either try to end the pregnancy […]
Longtime Santa Monica Bar Closes After 25 Years on Main Street
Rick’s Tavern on Main bought by New York owner, will get new look and name By Dolores Quintana Rick’s Tavern on Main has closed after 25 years in business in Santa Monica as reported by […]
California Lawmakers Pass Bill to Streamline Permitting for Street Vendors
Senate Bill 972 passes California State Legislature By Dolores Quintana Despite the fact that the California Safe Sidewalk Vending Act of 2018 (Senate Bill 946) decriminalized street food vending when former Governor Jerry Brown signed […]
The first protest at René Redzepi’s Noma pop-up at the Paramour Estate (Video)
The protest was organized by Jason Ignacio White and One Fair Wage after the owner and chef of Noma, René...
Read more
Film Review: Oscars Landscape 2026
My Oscar choices and predictions. The 98th Academy Awards, Sunday, March 15th at 4:00 PM, on ABC, and streaming on...
Read more
