The other day I was watching “This Property Is Condemned”, circa 1966, one of my favorite Robert Redford movies. It is also one of my favorite Natalie Wood movies. Also one of my favorite Sydney Pollack movies.
Yes that’s right; “This Property Is Condemned” stars Robert Redford and Natalie Wood, and is directed by [...]
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On Thursday night at the legendary Whisky a Go Go — where Led Zeppelin and Jim Morrison and The Doors once rocked the house – La Verne’s Janitors of Justice are ready to sweep the crowd off its feet at the celebrated and sometimes notorious Sunset Strip hangout.
“I don’t think I’ll be nervous until they [...]
As a fine arts photographer, C.S. Champe keeps her eyes and camera lenses wide open to capture the best of nature’s bountiful gifts.
By Peter Bennett
On a Friday night, I spent the night in a hospital contemplating suicide.
I was watching the Bonita High School production of “The Girl in the Mirror” by Bruce Jacoby, a play whose setting is an intensive care unit where a teenage girl lies comatose after overdosing on sleeping pills.
The subject of teen suicide [...]
This year while attending the Celebration of the Arts, May 1-2, at the Church of the Brethren in downtown La Verne, take a while to also appreciate the church’s unique art and architecture. From its welcoming gates and courtyard to the pulpit and chancel, the church is a sanctuary of symbolism inviting your discovery and [...]
BOOK REVIEW by Peter Bennett
Ah, the joys of journalism
Author D.G. Elizabeth (who grew up in La Verne no less) has agreed to meet to promote her new book, “Diary of Dating: From a Beautiful Single Woman,” a heartfelt, thought-provoking romantic comedy that takes a contemporary look into the world of dating through the eyes of an [...]
The Celebration of the Arts is growing up right before our eyes, as May 1-2, will mark the 3rd anniversary of the downtown arts festival featuring the artistic talents of our local community. Deadline for submissions is March 19.
Lincoln’s birthday passed last Friday. Our Dr. of Ancient Filmology did not let it pass, however, without having us remember the movie Prince of Players, which refers to none other than Edwin Booth, the most famous actor of his day and also the brother of Lincoln assasin John Wilkes Booth.
Who is the number one star working in movies today?
Not the best actor; the biggest star. Tough one, isn’t it? It seems to change from year to year. Heck, it seems to change from movie to movie. Box-office drawing power is literally as fickle as we are. So now I ask all [...]
The University of La Verne Theatre Arts Department’s upcoming production of Lindsay-Abaire’s 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning play promises audiences seven emotionally charged performances in Dailey Theatre, Feb. 4-6 and Feb. 11-13 at 7:30 p.m.
