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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Movies Shrink the Size of Los Angeles
It’s always been funny how small Los Angeles feels in movies. Most movies shrink everything about the city, right down to its name, which is almost always shortened to L.A. Yes, the initials are on the many hats and shirts we Angelenos wear but I prefer to spell out the name of the city because … Continue reading Movies Shrink the Size of Los Angeles
Just Another Angeleno’s Thoughts on Inventing Paradise
Have you ever wondered where the names of streets, neighborhoods, or schools in Los Angeles come from? The book Inventing Paradise tells the story of how Los Angeles went from a small town to the metropolis that it is today. And it tells this story through the architects of the city. No, not real architects, … Continue reading Just Another Angeleno’s Thoughts on Inventing Paradise
Just Another L.A. Read — Hitler in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is made up of people from all over the globe and we Angelenos take pride in that. But while we picture our city as progressive compared to others around the country, we sometimes forget just how conservative the city has been historically. The city as we know it today was built by conservatives, … Continue reading Just Another L.A. Read — Hitler in Los Angeles
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