Earlier tonight, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the LA premiere of “Before I Fall.” Adapted from Lauren Oliver’s popular YA novel, the screenplay was written by Maria Maggenti, whose past credits include the film Monte Carlo and episodes of “Without a Trace.”
Interviews
In Conversation with Shelby Edwards of littledrill
Founded by Shelby Edwards and James Whitney in 2015, littledrill is an incredible photography studio based in Brooklyn, New York. I first discovered littledrill on Instagram and was immediately mesmerized by the scroll-stopping photos published on their account.
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Arts + Culture
Los Angeles Theater Guide
Although Los Angeles is primarily known for movies and television, the city also has so much to offer when it comes to theater.
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5 Brilliant TV Shows You Aren’t Watching
Today, TV shows are often better and more captivating than movies in theaters. Don’t get me wrong. “Hell or High Water,” “Don’t Think Twice,” “Bad Moms,” and several other recent films have been great, but they are few and far between.
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3 Coffee Table Books You Should Actually Read
Although coffee table books are mainly known for being home accessories, there are countless ones that are both aesthetically pleasing and entertaining reads. I love a good book, and when it’s good-looking, that’s even better.
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Film Review: “Bad Moms”
Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, the writing team behind “The Hangover” succeed again in their latest comedy, “Bad Moms.” The smart, laugh-out-loud film will continue to delight audiences around the world.
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Film Review: “Captain Fantastic”
Don’t let the name fool you. “Captain Fantastic” may sound like it belongs in the superhero genre, but in reality, the film is anything but.
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Your Summer Guide to Binge-Watching
The Night Manager Starring Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie, this brilliant AMC mini series tells the story of a British army official recruited by MI6 to infiltrate an elite circle of international arms dealers. Although it is only six episodes, the series is extremely satisfying. I binge-watched four episodes in a row in one night
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Guest Edit: Music Mania
By Sara Fredrickson Energizing, entertaining, moving, healing, inspiring, and even irritating. Music is all of these things and more as it plays into the stories of our lives. We can relate to the declarations of love, the pleas FOR forgiveness, and the angst it cries out. Often times, we love a song simply because we
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The Genius of “Hamilton”
Earlier this year, I had the amazing opportunity to see “Hamilton” at Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City. Inspired by the 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow, “Hamilton” brilliantly tells a well-known historical story by using modern influences, such as hip-hop and rap with witty lines that go so quickly it is almost difficult to catch every