Tag: Los Angeles

  • SACRED HOUSES: VISTA CINEMA, LOS ANGELES

    SACRED HOUSES: VISTA CINEMA, LOS ANGELES

    “Sacred Houses Series”In this edition of the “Scared Houses Series,” we would like to pay homage to the historic Vista Theatre in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. The Vista Theatre is a historic single-screen movie theater located in Los…

  • ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD

    ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD

    “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” is a 2019 film directed by Quentin Tarantino. The movie is set in Los Angeles in 1969 against a rapidly changing film industry and a city immersed in the counterculture movement. The film follows the lives of two central characters: Rick Dalton, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, and Cliff Booth,…

  • MAGNOLIA

    MAGNOLIA

    “Magnolia,” a 1999 film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is an emotionally charged ensemble drama that weaves together the lives of multiple characters in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. The film explores chance, fate, and human connection. The narrative is structured around a series of interconnected stories, all set against the backdrop of…

  • THE BIG LEBOWSKI

    THE BIG LEBOWSKI

    “The Big Lebowski” is a cult classic 1998 film directed by the Coen Brothers, known for their unique blend of dark comedy and eccentric characters. The film takes viewers on a wild and absurdly entertaining ride through the quirky subcultures of Los Angeles. The story centers around Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski (played by Jeff Bridges),…

  • LA LA LAND

    LA LA LAND

    “La La Land,” released in 2016 and directed by Damien Chazelle, is a modern musical that pays homage to the golden age of Hollywood while also exploring themes of love, dreams, and the pursuit of success. Set in Los Angeles, the story follows two aspiring artists, Mia Dolan (Emma Stone) and Sebastian Wilder (Ryan Gosling).…

  • SWEET BACK’S BAADASSSSS SONG

    SWEET BACK’S BAADASSSSS SONG

    “Sweet Back’s Baadasssss Song” is a groundbreaking and provocative independent film that emerged during the vibrant era of Blaxploitation cinema in the 1970s. Directed, written, and produced by Melvin Van Peebles, the film tells the story of a black protagonist named Sweetback who becomes a fugitive from the law after defending himself against racist police…

  • WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE

    WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE

    “Woman Under The Influence” is a 1974 drama film directed by John Cassavetes, which tells the story of a working-class family in Los Angeles and their struggles with mental illness. The film opens with Mabel Longhetti (Gena Rowlands) waiting for her husband, Nick (Peter Falk), to come home from work. She’s excited to see him…