L.A. Confidential is a noir novel and film set in 1950s Los Angeles. As in any noir film (Chinatown for example), the city is integral to the story. You spot places you know, learn a little history, or pick up a topic to research later. The movie is based on the best-selling book by James … Continue reading An Evening at the Los Angeles Theatre for a Noir Classic
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Why I Still Love the Dodgers: They’re Part of My Story
There’s been a lot of talk in Los Angeles about the Dodgers this year. Specifically, if Latinos should continue to support the team after their part in the city’s ICE raids. While I respect and understand those who decided to stop supporting the team, I cannot. Why? Because the Dodgers are a part of my … Continue reading Why I Still Love the Dodgers: They’re Part of My Story
A Weekend So Los Angeles
This past October weekend was busy, Los Angeles busy. It included history, scares, and music. But like so many October weekends since 1958, it began with the boys in blue. Feeling blue Friday, October 17, the Dodgers took the field in Dodger Stadium one win away from sweeping the Milwaukee Brewers and reaching the World … Continue reading A Weekend So Los Angeles
Trump and ICE Created the Problem
Things in Los Angeles were fine until Friday, June 6. That was the day Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents disrupted the peace of the city. In the Trump administration’s endeavors to rid the country of “crime,” ICE agents dropped in on the criminal headquarters that are Los Angeles middle school graduations, clothing warehouses, and … Continue reading Trump and ICE Created the Problem
NAMM 2025: Time for the Annual Reunion of All Things Musical
Each January, manufacturers and organizations involved with music, recording, and live shows come together in one place to share what they've been up to over the past year. You don't have to make music to enjoy the show. If you're into music, you'll hear it everywhere you turn. It's NAMM Time You might catch artists … Continue reading NAMM 2025: Time for the Annual Reunion of All Things Musical
GNX Was Inspired by Seven Day Theory
Like many hip-hop fans in Los Angeles, I spent the last weeks of 2024 listening to Kendrick Lamar's GNX. While listening, I couldn't help but review the Kendrick-Drake battle that erupted after years of bubbling tension. There was one thing in particular that incensed Kendrick (and Tupac fans like myself). That was Drake's use of … Continue reading GNX Was Inspired by Seven Day Theory