The New Normal: Less is Backwards
By Steve Stajich Full Disclosure: I was a chubby kid, from about age 7 to 13. At that time, retail stores sold pants for boys who were “husky.” That term was deployed because any other synonym […]
Next Gov Will be Key to Moved-Up Primary
By Tom Elias If any measure now before state lawmakers should be a no-brainer, it’s the bill aiming to move California’s presidential primary up into the third position during the next primary season in […]
Land of Mine – a Thrilling War Film
By Nick Boyd “Land of Mine” is a harrowing and moving German and Danish film. It is based on the true story of young German soldiers (many of whom were teenagers) who were forced […]
There’s Got To Be a Morning After
By Steve Stajich Or at least, those were the opening lyrics from singer Maureen McGovern’s 1972 hit single that was initially written for the movie “The Poseidon Adventure.” In that film, a cruise ship […]
Progressive Activist Support and Unity Tips
by Jerry Rubin 1- Activists need emotional support…. whether they realize it or not. Support from other activists for each other as well as our own support for ourselves personally. Constructive criticism is very […]
At the Movies: Richard Gere and Joseph Cedar Discuss “The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer”
By Beverly Cohn Richard Gere is one of America’s acting treasures. He has an uncanny knack for selecting scripts with the most interesting characters. Included in some of his vast body of films are, […]
Good Taste: Pimples – No More Picking, Please
By Barbara Bishop Recently, although I am several decades past puberty, I have been getting these whiteheads on my cheek. They drive me crazy. So what do I do? I pick them. Then they […]
What’s in a Cupcake?
By Steve Stajich It’s not a secret that there are those who have long yearned to uncouple the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD.) But as recently as spring of 2016 meetings with representatives […]
Sony Pictures Classics and Tadmor Entertainment Present “NORMAN” “The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer”
By Beverly Cohn With the Academy Award ceremony far behind us, it may be untimely to think about next year’s nominees. That said, I’m here to tell you that I just saw one of the […]
Hot Flash: Bunion Love
By Barbara Bishop I have bunions. I’ve had them since I was 12 years old. I thought I got them from toe dancing when I was studying to become a ballet dancer. But as I […]
What to Know About Santa Monica’s $3.5M ‘Restorative Justice Program’ (Video)
The City Council unanimously launched a $3.5 million Restorative Justice Program — one of the largest locally funded efforts of...
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Malibu Oceanfront Lot with Rebuild Potential Listed for $1.9M
Buyers can rebuild under Malibu’s Fast Track Rebuild Program, with potential for up to 3,433 square feet of livable space,...
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