I made reference to this a little while ago and now can officially announce it: I received an invitation to be part of a Q&A for my film this upcoming weekend, and here are the details. It’s known as the Reel Black Men Film Festival and its run by my friends at the Black […]
Today was a typically long Sunday, some outside time, some personal things I had to get done – like all hardcore sports fans though, this particular Sunday meant planning everything around the NBA Finals. So what time did the game start for me? 5 PM, perfect to get to a friend’s house for an […]
Something of an update… Life has slowed down and is in something of a groove as summer starts to get into full swing. I’ve been doing a lot of reading and researching about mythologies, in a general way and in a ‘movie’ way. It’s really stunning (but very cool) how many ‘stories’ keep repeating themselves across […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le5aIqn_MfE While California Love will always be my default song because of my culture and my generation, in truth there’s only one song that’s the theme song for this city, the song that you will hear whenever one of the city’s teams pulls off the big win at home. It’s unbelievably cheesy and corny, and […]
I was sitting in the courthouse last Thursday, and found myself pulled into a conversation with an Armenian, a 19 year old Jewish kid, and a second generation Serbian. We weren’t changing the world; just shooting the breeze. As I’ve found throughout my experience, the Islamic Center I attend the most frequently is a […]
While there are no shortage of good concert venues in the City of Angels, I’m especially partial to the Hollywood Bowl. For one, like many of my favorite spots in this city, it’s meant to be enjoyed outdoors and takes full advantage of that. Reason Number 2 is while its location has caused more […]
It’s the public image of Bruce Wayne. It’s the Napoleonic Complex of Ari Gold. She calls it my ‘smartassness’, but one of my close buddies gave it the best nickname of all: ‘Hollywood’. The ‘Hollywood’ persona gets its roots in the pro wrestlers I looked at as a kid. Guys like Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels, and […]
I’ve talked about the Lakers, the Dodgers, the Royals, and the Chiefs, but the only team I’m writing a season ticket check to right now is the Athletic Department of USC. (And that check got quite a bit bigger this year, thanks Coach Kiffin.) As someone who grew up going to several Sunday and […]
While hiking is not my forte, Runyon Canyon has over time become a favorite spot when I need to change my cardio routine. Starting at the bottom of the Hollywood Hills, Runyon is one of the trails that has portions so steep, running is just not realistic. But I didn’t pick this spot strictly […]
If you’re a regular reader of mine, you know I look at (my) life through three prisms: spiritual happiness, professional growth, and personal relationships. As I look at where I am now, compared even to 12 months ago, I’m incredibly humbled. At 33, I’ve written and directed a professional short. I still can’t say enough […]
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