There are rare opportunities when film-goers can see a biopic that is as accurate in its story telling as it is entertaining. Dexter Fletcher has created such a film in Rocketman. The convincing accuracy is due in part to the fact that Elton John is the executive producer and is still alive.
America’s population is aging rapidly. And that means demand for health care will explode in the coming years. By 2030, one in five Americans will be older than 65. Nearly 80 percent of those seniors will suffer from two or more chronic diseases.
Last month I had the opportunity to hear radio personality Larry Elder express his views on politics and his life experiences, thanks to a BBQ invitation from Long Beach Area Republicans member Dorothy Kistler.
“The Biggest Little Farm” is a delightful, down-to-earth (so to speak) cinematic surprise. This uplifting home-grown true-life documentary continuously amazes and is replete with drama, action, humor and full of heartwarming tug-at-your-heartstrings anecdotes.
Though David Henry Hwang’s play, “M. Butterfly,” is much associated with Puccini’s 1904 opera, “Madama Butterfly,” it is primarily a fictionalized account of the true-life romantic pairing of French diplomat Bernard Boursicot and Perking Opera diva Shi Pei Pu. “M.
Outstanding. That’s the best word to describe the new Pacific Visions addition at the Aquarium of the Pacific. See Kirt Ramirez’s story one page one of this edition. The gala celebration held last Saturday evening was outstanding as well.
A recent Los Angeles Times editorial, titled “The NIMBYs vs. the homeless,” pretty well describes how mankind conducted itself these past several thousand years.
