Tag: Los Angeles

Time Has Come Today: Rock and Roll Diaries 1967 – 2007

Time Has Come Today: Rock and Roll Diaries 1967 – 2007

Print Reviews

Carl F. Gauze digs into one man’s journey through the glory days of rock and roll in Time Has Come Today: Rock and Roll Diaries 1967 – 2007, a venture that turns out to be quite the trip, when that man is Harold Bronson, Rhino Records co-founder and obsessive diarist.

AFI Fest 2023

AFI Fest 2023

Event Reviews

Since 2015, Lily and Generoso have reviewed the offerings from the American Film Institute’s annual festival. With AFI Fest 2023 in the books, they are here to present their top ten favorite features from this year’s impressive slate of 140 films!

Candlebox

Candlebox

Event Reviews

Candlebox headlines their The Long Goodbye tour as they release their eighth, and final, studio album.

Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages

Event Reviews

Rock and roll may never die, but it is old enough to collect social security and occasionally struggles with overdoses. Carl F. Gauze sets up at the quiet bar, where he can still hear his wife, for Rock of Ages at Garden Theatre, Orlando.

AFI Fest 2022

AFI Fest 2022

Event Reviews

AFI Fest 2022 is a wrap! From November 2 to 6, the American Film Institute’s annual festival presented 125 titles. Lily and Generoso select and review their top 10 picks from this year’s programming.

AFI Fest 2021

AFI Fest 2021

Event Reviews

The 2021 edition of the American Film Institute’s Festival, was a total success. After mounting a small virtual festival in 2020, AFI Fest came roaring back this year with a slate of 115 films representing over fifty countries. Lily and Generoso rank their favorite features from this year’s festival which include new offerings from Céline Sciamma, Miguel Gomes, and Jacques Audiard.

Junkyard

Music Reviews

Old Habits Die Hard (Acetate Records). Review by Joe Frietze.

AFI Fest 2019

AFI Fest 2019

Event Reviews

For the fifth straight year, Lily and Generoso assess a selection of new features from the eclectic program at AFI FEST, Los Angeles’ most prominent film festival.

They Called Us Enemy

They Called Us Enemy

Print Reviews

George Takei recalls his childhood in Japanese internment camps, and his rise to film stardom in an easy to read Manga-style graphic novel.

AFI Fest 2017

AFI Fest 2017

Event Reviews

AFI Fest 2017 just wrapped up in Hollywood. Lily and Generoso Fierro review the 22 new feature films that they selected from this year’s eclectic festival program.

Wraith Ladies Who Lunch

Wraith Ladies Who Lunch

Print Reviews

The spirit of an ancient Egyptian woman deals with the rigors of modern Los Angeles as she works to avoid an ancient relationship.

From Montenegro to Moldova: The Best of SEEFest 2017

From Montenegro to Moldova: The Best of SEEFest 2017

Event Reviews

For the twelfth year, the South East European Film Festival (SEEfest) in Los Angeles showcased an impressive lineup of new features and shorts. Lily and Generoso Fierro provide a festival wrap up and their picks for the films that you cannot miss.

My Way

Screen Reviews

In rural Pennsylvania a pair of gorgeous musicians head out to L.A. and try to make it big in rock and roll.

All Things Must Pass

All Things Must Pass

Screen Reviews

Follow the rise and fall of Tower Records, one of the most important retailers for the entire rock and roll generation.

FIM

Music Reviews

Alien Beach Party. Review by Carl F Gauze.

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Dark Water

Dark Water

Screen Reviews

J-Horror classic Dark Water (2002) makes the skin crawl with an unease that lasts long after the film is over. Phil Bailey reviews the new Arrow Video release.

The Shootist

The Shootist

Screen Reviews

John Wayne’s final movie sees the cowboy actor go out on a high note, in The Shootist, one of his best performances.