(HOLLYWOOD PRESS CORPS) — On January 8, 2026, Los Angeles played host to a remarkable celebration: the 80th birthday of legendary guitarist Robby Krieger, co-founder of the iconic rock band The Doors. This exclusive event brought together an all-star cast of musicians and friends, making it a night that will beContinue Reading
(HOLLYWOOD PRESS CORPS) — I met Walter Krochmal more than 10 years ago while living near La Nacional. It was during one of those harsh winters where, no matter how cold it gets, you still feel the need to leave home for some fresh air. La Nacional was open, I walkedContinue Reading
Kléber Mendonça Filho’s “The Secret Agent” is a masterclass in tension, yet what truly distinguishes it is its sharp, obsidian-black humor. Mendonça Filho was born in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil—or Brasil to us Brazilians. The film opens with photograps of famous Brazilians in music, movies, and TV from that time.Continue Reading
(HOLLYWOOD PRESS CORPS) — Not long ago, I caught an interview with Debi Mazar where she mentioned Friends From New York (FFNY), a creative collective she said she loves linking up with when she’s in the city. I signed up for the newsletter and decided to check it out their NewContinue Reading
(HOLLYWOOD PRESS CORPS) — Los Angeles — CASA 0101 Theater is thrilled to present DreamWorks’ The Prince of Egypt: The Musical, which will close out their 25th Anniversary Season. Directed by Rigo Tejeda and produced by Emmanuel Deleage and Abel Alvarado, the production stars Diego Huerta-Gutierrez as Moses and Christopher J Thumé asContinue Reading
It was my second visit to the PAC NY. I went specifically to see the Es Devlin show CONGREGATION. I have been following Devlin’s career since her theater days in London. I’m a fan. The PAC NY elevates the World Trade Center complex (WTC) in Lower Manhattan, with a low key sophistication. It offers a varietyContinue Reading
The exhibition “To the Holy Sepulcher: Treasures from the Terra Sancta Museum” offers a spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime glimpse into a collection that has been almost entirely inaccessible to the public. Comprising more than forty rare and opulent objects, the show features extraordinary examples of European gold and silversmith, in addition to sumptuous textiles, giftedContinue Reading
(HOLLYWOOD PRESS CORPS) — Boyle Heights, CA — I had the privilege of attending the world premiere of Eléctrico at CASA 0101 in Boyle Heights this past Friday. The production is a significant milestone celebrating the theater’s 25th anniversary. Written by the talented Josefina López and directed with finesse by Corky Dominguez, thisContinue Reading
Kiran Ahluwalia’s “Diwali Celebration” at Roulette Intermedium delivered a boundary-defying fusion of sound, capturing the festival’s spirit of light overcoming darkness. Kiran Ahluwalia is from India and Rez Abbasi, from Pakistan: their bond is a testament to lasting love, a twenty-year duet that survived the diaspora and blended their distinct ethnic andContinue Reading
Claudio Mascarenhas is known for his multifaceted career as an actor, opera singer, and practitioner of martial arts. As an opera singer, he is listed as a Bass Baritone with performance highlights including roles in Iolanta, Pagliacci, and Don Giovanni in New York City productions. Yesterday I went to see ClaudioContinue Reading
