When one is feeling confused or scared, it’s human nature to try to find somebody who knows more and be guided by their knowledge. This is great when A) said person actually does know more about that subject and B) said...
Category - Review
Terry Morgan
The promise of eternal youth – “Shell” reviewed
Max Minghella’s body horror The Shell emerges from the same vein as Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance. They each explore the specter of aging, of impossible beauty standards, and the fragility of female identity...
Pauline Adamek
“ha ha ha ha ha ha ha” and “Paranormal Inside” reviews
I’m combining two reviews in one article this week, one unique solo show at the Pasadena Playhouse and a sequel to a popular play at East West Players. These productions are not connected in any way; I just saw them in...
Quincy Jones tribute at The Soraya
Last night at The Soraya the joint was jumping and the band was swinging in celebration of the great musical artist Quincy Jones. The Pacific Jazz Orchestra was led by arranger Chris Walden, himself a longtime protégé...
“anthropology”
What is real? Perhaps more than any time in human history, there is more of an ability to realistically fake anything. Worse, there are any number of people actively trying to use those technologies to mislead and...