Say what you will about social media’s influence on the zeitgeist, but every now and then it does some unadulterated good—for instance, when famed Magnolia Park horror shop Dark Delicacies was on the verge of shutting its doors for good. With its lease up in May, husband-and-wife owners Del and Sue Howison had resigned themselves […]
A Tour of Some of L.A.’s Most Romantic (and Bromantic) Movie Locations
L.A. is for lovers—you just need to know where to look. Start by reenacting the most romantic (and bromantic) scenes from film and TV all over town. Pop into Warner Bros. Stage 48 via a studio tour ($69) and copy Ross and Rachel’s first kiss from Friends—that laundromat peck so doesn’t count—on the Central Perk […]
Netflix’s Secret Academy Awards Race Weapon? The Oscar Whisperer
It’s been an astounding season for Netflix. In September the streaming giant won more Emmys than any network or cable outfit—and now, with the Academy Awards just weeks away, it has a Best Picture front runner, Roma, and a total of 15 nominations. There are many reasons for Netflix’s leap to become a major threat […]
The Best Things to Do This Week in L.A.
Far from the Polar Vortex, we’re enjoying a typical L.A. winter, and our biggest complaint is a little rain. Take advantage of the ability to go outside without freezing your butt off and enjoy some music, film, and other fun things to do in the city this week. Midnight Temple Ceremony for Lunar New Year […]
Exploring the NFL’s Cheerleader Wage Problem
The National Football League is not short on cash. In fact, it’s revenue continues to grow year after year, surpassing the $8 billion mark in 2017. Still, it’s been reported that many of the women performing on the sidelines take home minimum wage—if that. In 2014, documentarian Yu Gu came across an article in the […]