Tag Archives: Los Angeles

Linkage

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: GQ presents its list of the 21 books from the 21st century every man who wants to bang an NPR listener should read. The intro says they spent “months” creating the list which is surprising given that it … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Books Publishing and Writing, Linkathons | Tagged Big Brother, in vitro meat, Los Angeles, Photoshop | 5 Comments

“I Was Looking for a Street”

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: As the quote I posted a few days ago implied, I just read the first volume of crime writer Charles Willeford’s memoirs. It might be one of the best things I’ve ever read. The book covers the … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing | Tagged autobiography, Charles Willeford, Great Depression, Los Angeles, memoirs | 3 Comments

Inside the Walt Disney Concert Hall

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Since Sir Barken Hyena was unable to get a look inside the Disney Concert Hall, I thought I’d post these pictures I took in December. Besides, while the exterior is famous, I usually see far fewer pictures … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Photography | Tagged Frank Gehry, Los Angeles | 9 Comments

Shakin’: An Interview With De De Mollner

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Yesterday I expressed my enthusiasm for ’60s go-go dancing, which I consider to be a majorly underappreciated popular artform. Who doesn’t love the girls who dance behind rock acts? But how much do you know about them? … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews, Music, Performers | Tagged 1960s, De De Mollner, go-go dancing, Los Angeles, popular culture | 40 Comments

Open Mic Night

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: When was the last time you attended a comedy open mic? Recently I went to one and it was a strange and interesting experience.

Posted in Performers | Tagged Big Trouble, bombing, Comedy, Dan O'Shannon, grinding, Holy Fuck, Los Angeles, stand-up | 4 Comments

Linkage

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I recently had dinner with Lady and Sir Barken Hyena at animal in West L.A. All three of us recommend the shrimp and rabbit sausage spring roll in the green curry sauce. Awesome gallery of vintage beer ads from … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Books Publishing and Writing, Food and health, Linkathons, Politics and Economics, The Good Life | Tagged A.P. Bowman, California, Feminism, James Joyce, lizard people, Lloyd Fonvielle, Los Angeles, Nixon, NSFW, Obama, panties, Polly Frost, The Traditionalist, Whole Foods, yes I said mango salsa gimme a break | 8 Comments

The L.A. Conservancy’s Art Deco Walking Tour

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Recently, I attended a walking tour offered by the Los Angeles Conservancy, a charitable organization tasked with “preserving and revitalizing greater Los Angeles’ architectural heritage.” (Don’t laugh.) These tours are offered every weekend of such places as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Food and health, Photography, Travel | Tagged art deco, Beaux Arts, Biltmore, building codes, Claud Beelman, Donald D. Parkinson, Eastern Columbia Building, gay cruising, Hart Crane, John B. Parkinson, L.A. Conservancy, Los Angeles, Mission Revival, Oviatt Building, Parkinson & Parkinson, Pershing Square, Ricardo Legorreta, Romanesque Revival, Santa Muerte, SCE Company Building, Sun Realty Building, Title Guarantee Building, Umami Burger, UMAMIcatessen, Union Station | 18 Comments

Garfunkel and Oates in West Hollywood

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Thanks to a FB friend who tipped me off, not to mention Fabrizio for introducing me to them in the first place, I took in Garfunkel and Oates, a.k.a. Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci, at the Largo … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Performers | Tagged Aimee Mann, Cesar Pelli, Comedy, Entourage, Fiona Apple, Garfunkel and Oates, gluten-free, John C. Reilly, Jon Brion, Kate Micucci, Largo, Los Angeles, Pacific Design Center, Riki Lindhome, Sarah Silverman, Tenacious D, Tom Brousseau, Toyota Prius, Trashy Lingerie, Urth Cafe | 5 Comments

A bit of the Old West in suburban L.A.

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Enjoy this montage from my days as a ranch hand visit to see The Question Lady perform her new show.

Posted in Animals, Photography | Tagged Altadena, California, donkey, horses, Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley | 1 Comment

More L.A. Noir

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Via the Facebook group Vintage Los Angeles, I came across this old video of a trip through downtown L.A. According to comments, it’s process footage shot in 1948 for the movie Shockproof, directed by Douglas Sirk and co-written by … Continue reading →