At lunch with his wife Katherine (Kat), our mutual friend Ted Bonnitt, who brought us together, and me, Noel Blanc was doing what he does best, sharing personal reminiscences of
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Dec. 21, 2017
By Sarah A. Spitz
Noel Blanc once blow-dried the athletic field at Santa Monica College. With his jet helicopter. For real.
It was in the
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By Sarah A. Spitz
Misses and Hits
OK, call me the Grinch. “Something Rotten” at the Ahmanson Theatre just did not float my boat.
Having recently seen both
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By Sarah A. Spitz
GIVING THANKS FOR SPAMILTON
Need a laugh? Head to the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City for Spamilton. It’s a both tribute to,
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By Sarah A. Spitz
First the rant. Everything that can be said has been said about “Hamilton” and Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors at the Broad Museum. You’ve
FILM REVIEW
MUDBOUND
Rated R
134 Minutes
Released November 17
At Sundance 2017, Mudbound received a well-deserved standing ovation.
This is the third full-length feature film from writer/director Dee
By Sarah A. Spitz
October 26, 2017
In The Grain: Growing A Movement
At the end of the second annual Gourmandise Grain Conference (Sep. 24 and 25, 2017) at Gourmandise
BREATHE
Rated PG-13
117 Minutes
Released October 13
There are so many variables beyond our control in how our life will be lived. The film Breathe illustrates the great personal
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By Sarah A. Spitz
Michael’s: Timeless and Contemporary
Michael’s Restaurant has achieved the nearly impossible: after 38 years, it’s still a trendsetter, without the pitfalls
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By Sarah A.Spitz
EINSTEIN AND THE RABBI
Today is Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, the start of the Ten Days of Awe that culminate in Yom
Josh Groban, the internationally renowned singer and actor, makes his first-ever appearance at The Broad Stage, with a benefit performance on September 14 to support The Broad Stage's
