“Eleanor the Great” – Pretty darn good [MOVIE REVIEWS] “Eleanor the Great” is that surprising rare bird that marks the successful features debut of a director, Scarlett Johansson, and Neely Swanson September 27, 2025
When Ai Weiwei met Puccini’s “Turandot” – a documentary film “Ai Weiwei’s Turandot” A filmic documentary on an opera that survived the pandemic, now playing through Oct. 2 at Laemmle’s Bondo Wyszpolski September 26, 2025
On the prowl with Daido Moriyama Gritty, gritty, bang bang: early Moriyama “Quartet: Daido Moriyama,” ed. By Mark Holborn (Getty Publications, hardcover with slipcase, 440 pp., Bondo Wyszpolski September 25, 2025
“Code 3” – Decoded [MOVIE REVIEW] “Code 3” tells the story of what will be the very last 24 hour shift of Randy, a burned out Neely Swanson September 10, 2025
Two kings: Elvis and Oedipus Is there an eye doctor in the house? “Oedipus the King, Mama!” outdoors at the Getty Villa by Bondo Wyszpolski Bondo Wyszpolski September 9, 2025
“The Baltimorons” – Not too dumb [MOVIE REVIEW] Jay Duplass, director and co-writer with lead actor Michael Strassner, gives us a slight film of surprising depth. “The Baltimorons” Neely Swanson September 9, 2025
“Love, Brooklyn” – There’s also a lot to like [MOVIE REVIEW] An unusual story of depth, “Love, Brooklyn,” delivers more than one would expect of a film exploring a triangle. Roger, Neely Swanson September 2, 2025
“Diva” – Still divine [MOVIE REVIEW] “Diva,” the very definition of avant garde in 1981, has been given a new 4K restoration and remains avant garde Neely Swanson August 29, 2025
Drawings into prints, and prints into drawings: on view at the Getty First this way, and then that “Lines of Connection: Drawing and Printmaking, 1400-1850” by Bondo Wyszpolski Maybe I’m presuming, but Bondo Wyszpolski August 5, 2025
In Nagasaki, cathedral bells ring again after 80 years. St. John Fisher’s Church marks the occasion with a concert The bells may stop, but the ringing continues “Bells of Nagasaki: Music for Contemplation” is a special concert at St. Bondo Wyszpolski July 28, 2025
“Five Muses” art show reception at Gallery of Hermosa A burst of inspiration “Five Muses” artists’ reception Friday at Gallery of Hermosa by Bondo Wyszpolski When we step into Bondo Wyszpolski July 16, 2025
Artemisia Gentileschi: All dressed up and out on the town Emerging from the ruins “Artemisia’s Strong Women: Rescuing a Masterpiece” at the Getty Center by Bondo Wyszpolski Nearly five years Bondo Wyszpolski July 9, 2025
Artist Noah Davis left us way too soon Ephemeral and timeless Paintings by Noah Davis at the Hammer Museum in Westwood by Bondo Wyszpolski I was beginning to Bondo Wyszpolski July 2, 2025
Plein air painter Rodolfo Rivademar and the great outdoors Along the shoreline and into the hills A conversation with California impressionist painter Rodolfo Rivademar by Bondo Wyszpolski As far Bondo Wyszpolski June 28, 2025
“Hamlet” at the Taper – Not for the kiddies! A murder most foul! “The Tragedy of Prince Hamlet” at the Taper by Bondo Wyszpolski After an exaggerated visual and Bondo Wyszpolski June 19, 2025
The Beach Cities Beach Boys Brian Wilson in His Room The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson opens up prior to ushering in the 21st Century with Bondo Wyszpolski June 19, 2025