I’ve written several times about Boyle Heights as I often attend performances at the CASA 0101 Theatre located there. It’s a city known for its Chicano heritage but if you delve into Los Angeles history, you’ll find that its cultural richness is made up of a diverse variety of cultures. I attended the theater’s recent production called “Remembering Boyle Heights” and it was an … [Read more...]
BlacKkKlansman: A Movie By Spike Lee and Why It’s Important Now
I’m trying to make sense of last week. Within 72 hours, there were 3 hate-filled crimes committed on U.S. soil. A white man failed to barge into a black church with a gun, so he walked into a Kroger store in Kentucky and shot 2 African Americans. (we didn’t hear much about that) Next was the pipe bomb assassination attempts of 2 former U.S. Presidents, high officials, … [Read more...]
Villain – An American Story – Hollywood Fringe Festival – Theater Review
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...]
