“Swan Song” – An end and a beginning [MOVIE REVIEW] Karen Kain was the much beloved and lauded prima ballerina of the National Ballet of Canada. She followed up her Neely Swanson July 28, 2024
City forging into future on multiple fronts, Mayor declares by Kevin Cody Hermosa Beach Mayor Justin Massey extolled the city’s progress in addressing affordable housing, homelessness, and e-bike enforcement Kevin Cody July 17, 2024
Redondo Beach wins case against state housing bill (SB9) by Garth Meyer Was state Senate Bill 9’s goal to create affordable housing defined sufficiently to override the authority of Garth Meyer May 3, 2024
Letters to the Editor 2-1-24 Affordable housing help Dear ER If the Hermosa City Council wants to increase “affordable” housing, then eliminate “short-term rentals.” Most Kevin Cody January 30, 2024
“Our Son” – Our sun [MOVIE REVIEW] “Our Son,” directed by Bill Oliver, looks at divorce and custody from a direction rarely shown. Nicky is very happy Neely Swanson December 5, 2023
“La Syndicaliste” – Under siege [MOVIE REVIEW] “La Syndicaliste,” directed by Jean-Paul Salomé based on the book written by Caroline Michel-Aguirre, tells the horrific but true story Neely Swanson December 1, 2023
“Fallen Leaves” – Too far from the tree [MOVIE REVIEW] “Fallen Leaves,” the much lauded Finnish entry for the Academy Awards by cult director Aki Kaurismäki, is both more and Neely Swanson November 27, 2023
All the Light We Cannot See – Blind to storytelling [TELEVISION REVIEW] When watching a filmed version, whether good or bad, of a popular or beloved novel, there are several things one Neely Swanson November 18, 2023
“It’s a Wonderful Knife” – Not the sharpest in the block [MOVIE REVIEWS] After the killer sliced open her best friend, Winnie Carruthers found herself next in line. She turned the tables and Neely Swanson November 7, 2023
“Bella” – Indeed [MOVIE REVIEW] If you’ve never heard of Bella Lewitzky, here’s a chance to learn about one of the pioneers of modern dance Neely Swanson November 6, 2023
“Subject” – Noun and verb [MOVIE REVIEWS] Documentaries have been flourishing of late and the personal stories told by many of them are a window into the Neely Swanson November 1, 2023
Television – the endless season [TELEVISION SERIES] It’s a never ending cycle now with television. Granted, the dying broadcast breed is still adhering to their normal release Neely Swanson October 30, 2023
“King on Screen” – King me [MOVIE REVIEW] Daphné Baiwir has compiled an admirable bench of 1st and 2nd string directors who discuss their collaborations on the adaptations Neely Swanson August 25, 2023
“Love Life” – A perplexing question [MOVIE REVIEW] “Love Life” can be interpreted both as a command and a noun. Artfully, Koji Fukada, the director and writer of Neely Swanson August 21, 2023
“Passages” – Dead Ends [MOVIE REVIEW] Ira Sachs’ new film “Passages” sounded very promising. A gay marriage is upended when one partner begins an affair with Neely Swanson August 2, 2023
CW Comedies – Blame Canada [TELEVISION REVIEWS] TV New, Now and Soon So many shows, so little time. Some of these new series you will have already Neely Swanson July 28, 2023