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NEW GHOSTBUSTERS MOVIE IN THE WORKS TO CAPITALIZE ON RENEWED FRANCHISE FANDOM
It’s been a strange ten years for Ghostbusters fans. After Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II in 1984 and 1989, the film series was put on the shelf for 27 years. In 2016, it was to be revived by some of the most popular Saturday Night Live comedians around. Heavily relying on improvisation, the reboot was considered…
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Album Recommendation: WHISPER DARKLY (Concept Album)
SHOUTING ABOUT WHISPER In Whisper Darkly, it’s once again 1928 and the audience are patrons of Manhattan’s notorious speakeasy, the Hush Club at the height of Prohibition, circa 100 years ago. The proprietress who runs the joint, Topeka McShane, leads her cast of chorines, comics, and dancers with an iron fist, while teaching her niece, Evie, about…
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MASTERING THE ART OF MOVIE REVIEW ESSAYS: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WRITING WITH IMPACT
Movie reviews are an essential aspect of film criticism and an opportunity for viewers to analyze and discuss films in a meaningful way. Writing a movie review essay requires a combination of analytical thinking, effective writing skills, and a deep understanding of the film you’re reviewing. Whether you’re a film student, a casual viewer, or…
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Off-Broadway Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE (New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater)
A SPARKLING, SPIRITED PIRATES The Pirates of Penzance is a spirited lampoon of Victorian morality, skewering its pretensions and hypocrisies while also poking fun at the lackluster operas and ballets that dominated English stages from 1871 to 1896. The legendary duo of William S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, celebrated as the quintessential librettist-composer partnership of…
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Theater Review: SANTASIA: A HOLIDAY COMEDY (Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks)
A LETTER TO SANTA Dear Santa: Well, what a year 2024 was. With the way things are going, I decided to count my blessings. So I’m writing to thank you for that pair of tickets to see Santasia: A Holiday Comedy — it was the sweetest Kids in the Hall-type, holiday-themed Vaudeville show ever! Managing…
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WHY ARE FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGES THE BEST TO STAY SOCIAL DURING DRY JANUARY?
Dry January is about finding new pleasures without alcohol. Whether you are meeting up with friends or attending a quiet gathering, a drink that feels elegant and tastefully crafted can do wonders. That is where functional beverages excel. These drinks are a nice change for those looking to enjoy something with friends or by themselves….
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Theater Opening: THE HEART SELLERS (North Coast Rep)
Two young women, one from Korea, the other from the Philippines, encounter one another in a grocery story on Thanksgiving morning in a small midwestern American city in 1973. Luna, the talkative one, the outgoing one, invites Jane up to her apartment. They are the only two Asian women in this small city and they…
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Theater Interview: RON HARNER (Director and Playwright of Union Station at The Broadwater in Hollywood)
ON THE RIGHT TRACK Prior to his new play Union Station, playing at the Broadwater Main Stage Jan 23-26, Ron Harner wrote and directed three other plays: The Ones Who Leave (2019), Spitting Feathers (2022) and On The Rocks (2023). Union Station, featuring the songs of Joni Mitchell, is billed as “a celebration of music,…
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Album Review: THE OLD COUNTRY: MORE FROM THE DEER HEAD INN (Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock and Paul Motian)
MORE DEER HEAD HIGHLIGHTS The Deer Head Inn is an historic jazz club in Pennsylvania’s Delaware Water Gap region, and it played a significant role in Jarrett’s early career. In the 1950s, pianist Keith Jarrett performed at Allentown, PA’s Deer Head Inn as a teenager, a venue pivotal to his musical growth. In 1961, it…
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MASTERING TONG ITS: ESSENTIAL STRATEGIES FOR TABLE DOMINANCE
Tongits, a game that requires skill, strategy, and a bit of luck, has long been a staple of Filipino social gatherings. From family reunions to friendly neighborhood get-togethers, the sound of shuffling cards and excited exclamations has been a familiar backdrop to Filipino life. Now, thanks to innovative gaming platforms, players can enjoy the thrill…
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Film Review: EVERY LITTLE THING (directed by Sally Aitken)
AN EVERY LITTLE THING OF BEAUTY The most amazing thing about the recurring slow-motion sequences of hovering hummingbirds in Every Little Thing is the stillness of their tiny heads, even as their wings flap and their little bodies shift in air. As Terry Masear tells us, among other remarkable things, the wings of a hummingbird…
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REAL ESTATE CLASSES: AN ESSENTIAL PREREQUISITE FOR BEGINNING YOUR CAREER IN 2025
There are some requirements that must be fulfilled in order to begin a profitable and rewarding career in real estate. To guarantee a smooth and confident entry into the sector, it is crucial to be aware of all the necessities. Real estate classes are one of the pivotal requirements that must be fully understood prior…
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HOW TO AVOID COMMON MISTAKES WHEN PLAYING ONLINE SLOTS
Online slots are one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the gaming world. They’re colorful, exciting, and offer the chance to win big. However, as fun as they are, many players fall into common traps that could easily be avoided with the right knowledge. Let’s dive into how you can steer clear of…
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Broadway Review: CULT OF LOVE (Second Stage at Helen Hayes)
All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way… When Tolstoy wrote that line in Anna Karenina, he hadn’t met the Dahls yet – that unforgettable family in Leslye Headland’s Cult of Love, exploding nightly at the Helen Hayes on Broadway. If only he could have observed them at their…
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Highly Recommended Concert: FOUR SEASONS AND STRAUSS (Pacific Symphony at Segerstrom Concert Hall)
MORE STRAUSS, LESS STRESS, INDEED Pacific Symphony rings in the New Year January 9-11 at 8 with Four Seasons and Strauss, featuring two inspiring masterpieces that are sure to uplift and calm the spirit. First, Concertmaster Dennis Kim takes the virtuosic solo role playing plays the 1701 ex-Dushkin Stradivarius to lead Vivaldi’s 1720 composition of…
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Film Review: A COMPLETE UNKNOWN (directed by James Mangold)
All I can do is be me, whoever that is. — Bob Dylan A great old adage puts it this way: “All that is truly original appears ugly at first.” That’s been proven true for every new form of art and music, most appropriately during the meteoric rise of singer/songwriter Bob Dylan, whose early career is…
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Music Interview: CODY FRY (Appearing in Concert with The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra at Disney Hall)
CAUGHT YOU AT A GOOD TIME [Editor’s Note, Jan 8, 2025: Due to the Los Angeles fires, the January 10 concert referenced in this interview has been postponed. It has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 19, 2025. Tickets for the January 10 concert will be valid for the new date.] When Cody Fry is asked…
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THE AMBITIONS OF RISING HOLLYWOOD STAR TAYLOUR PAIGE
The next generation of Hollywood stars is set to take over. If you’re curious about which new names are about to blow up, make sure you keep close tabs on Taylour Paige. Acting is far from a new venture for the 34-year-old Paige. She has shown an affinity for acting since her debut in the…
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Highly Recommended Theater: ELEANOR (Laguna Playhouse)
“You not only have a right to be an individual. You have a responsibility.” — Eleanor Roosevelt Laguna Playhouse has announced that Mary Roosevelt, a direct descendant of Eleanor Roosevelt, will share personal stories and reflections on the life and legacy of one of the 20th century’s most iconic women following the 2pm performance on…
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Off-Broadway Review: PEN PALS (Theatre at St. Clement’s)
A letter is a blessing, a great and all-too-rare privilege that can turn a private moment into an exalted experience. – Alexandra Stoddard The holidays have faded into memory, and the bitter chill of winter days have settled in. But fear not — when the frost bites, the theatre offers warmth, and somewhere out there,…
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