State of the Art: Stop trivializing modern art
If you think technical complexity is a prerequisite for art, you’re missing the point.
All the World’s a Screen: Critics and fans represent two very different ways to watch movies
What fascinated me the most about this year, however, was not the political disputes behind these movies so much as the gaping chasm between the critiques of an average moviegoer and those of a film critic.
From the Soundboard: Streaming services deserve more credit for exposing new music
When examining the music industry of the past decade, one may be hard-pressed to pinpoint exactly when streaming platforms were introduced. The emergence of services like Spotify and Pandora and their progression from start-ups to industry behemoths, seem blurry. Still, it is certain that the vast majority of us have logged on to one of […]
Eating L.A. Before It Eats Itself: Between avocado and jam, a toast to LA’s best toasts
While there is an abundance of great toast in Los Angeles, four have carved their way into the fabric of the city, each becoming icons in their own way: the avocado toast from Dinette, the crunchy french toast from Blu Jam Cafe, the chicken liver toast from Animal and, of course, the ricotta toast from Sqirl.
Kitty Corner: ‘Dear Prudence’ provides an amusing snapshot of the human condition
I started reading “Dear Prudence” nearly five years ago, when it was helmed by Emily Yoffe.
Internet Cultured: Was the life of the ‘influencer’ really for me?
For those who don’t know, I’m an ex-influencer — or, at least, an ex-sad attempt at one.
State of the Art: ‘Books are museums without walls’
Call me old-fashioned, but there’s nothing I love more than a real book.
Fill in the Blank: Listen up, 2018 is the best year of music we’ve had in a while
With hip-hop now serving as the cultural zeitgeist (I use that word completely unironically), most of the records and artists I mention come from that background.
Toma Té: Studying in Oaxaca will allow me to revisit my roots
While my Latino identity plays a huge role in defining who I am, I still have lots to learn about my culture.
Eating L.A. Before It Eats Itself: All Flavor No Grease only cares about the food
The truck begins to take orders, doling out numbers with a rare friendliness.