Share: The eccentric quiet of Joan Didion is presented in the Netflix documentary, “The Center Will Not Hold,” a film about her career and life that could only be tenderly put together by her niece and nephew. Cousins Griffin and Annabelle Dunne captured their aunt so beautifully, I am tempted to write Didion in hopes that she will accept me as her honorary niece. I promise to always have an ice cold coke and a can of salted almonds if you can coach me on …
Tasty food market brings bite size culture to Pasadena
Share: Pasadena has always presented fun and memorable events to it’s local residents but this weekend it brought another that was quite delicious. The Tasty Food Market was the event that I was more than happy to check out. This food-based swap meet had a wide selection of food including Indian, sushi, Greek, Mexican, good old smoothies and ribs. There was a lot to choose from but everything I tried was not disappointing. Follow:
Mudbound: Netflix’s best original film to date
Share: Within the course of a year, Netflix has produced some great shows and films of their own; one of them premiered Friday November 17 and it was highly anticipated following the recognition it had received at AFI’s film festival. Follow:
Stranger Things 2: Well worth the binge watch
Share: A few days before Halloween this year, Netflix released the anticipated second season of “Stranger Things,” which was slated to be even more intense and action-packed than the first season and boy, was it a rollercoaster of emotions. Follow:
Jigsaw: An electrifying riddle to be solved
Share: Plot-twist lovers, thrill seekers and crime lovers will need to look no further than “Jigsaw” to find what they’re looking for. “Jigsaw” is the eighth movie in the SAW franchise and while it does have gory scenes of gruesome deaths, the film is much more suspenseful than it is horrifying. The majority of the film focuses on solving riddles and “playing the game.” There is a touch of humor from some of the jokes made by the characters but this SAW installment is not …
Sugar, spice and everything horror
Share: I am a victim of a disease called “fangirling” when it comes to anything horror and my symptoms were hitting hard this weekend at the SugarMynt gallery in South Pasadena. Follow:
Pasadena City College and the freaky Facebook page
Share: Much like my life during Spring Break, the PCC Book Sale Facebook group has spiraled out of control. Follow:
Pasadena City College and the time sucking quake drill
Share: PCC held its annual time waster of an earthquake drill Thursday as it participated in the statewide “Shake Out” drill. Follow:
‘The Stand’ in Pasadena serves upstanding American fare
Share: American diner classics have now arrived in Pasadena, and there are many unique items their menu has to offer. Follow:
