There are two sides to every story and now, in these challenging times, we can’t always jump to conclusions without knowing all the facts. This premise is dramatically portrayed in the play Villain, An American Story, produced by From the Gut Creations in conjunction with the Hollywood Fringe Festival at the Stephanie Feury Theatre. It was directed by Bernadette Speakes and … [Read more...]
Emmy FYC Frenzy – Is Television Content on Overload?
I’m been going from one Emmy FYC (For Your Consideration) screening to another. Doug is a member of the TV Academy and I’ve been his plus one guest. It’s always fun but the plethora of television shows on major networks and cable is overwhelming. How is it possible to keep up, especially if you're addicted to the news like me? We have basic cable, so we depend on our … [Read more...]
In the Orchard – Independent Feature Film Review
Independent films are often tossed by the wayside and never see the light of day in movie theaters. With the advent of mass cable TV production, low-budget projects get shoved under the rug even more. While they may be done on the cheap, some turn out to be outstanding, moving, and timely. The latter is true of In the Orchard. It's a feature film directed by Christopher … [Read more...]
When Comedians Go Off the Rails and Step Over the Line
In the early 80s, I walked into The Improvisation in Hollywood. It was an ordinary evening, nothing special, but the list of comedians who showed up was epic. Robin Williams, Jay Leno, Bill Maher, Rosanne Barr, Brad Hall, Sam Kinison, Richard Lewis, Fritz Coleman and several more I can’t remember because it was so long ago. With the exception of Robin Williams, most were fairly … [Read more...]
LA Theater Review: Chicanas, Cholas, y Chisme at CASA 0101
You would think I was Latina with all the reviews I’ve done for CASA 0101 Theatre in Boyle Heights, but I’m just a Jewish girl from the Valley. Still, I’m amazed at the work that they put forth every time I attend. Its recent production, Chicanas, Cholas, y Chisme VI: Stand Up! Speak Out! is a collection of short plays written and performed by mostly women that touch on timely … [Read more...]
