Why I vote OITNB (“Orange Is The New Black” and Piper Chapman)
There aren’t a lot of shows out there that get me hooked. And, I’ve never been one to watch too much TV in the first place. But, after hearing all […]
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An introverted call to action: Susan Cain at TED2012
This has always been one of my favorite talks. Both empowering and insightful, it’s all about having faith in the introvert. As a self-identified introvert myself (and being quite proud […]
Rumours: Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show (Live at The Hangar, OC Fair, 8-1-2014)
Rumours: Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show Live @ The Hangar, OC Fair, Costa Mesa, CA Friday, August 1, 2014 Setlist (does NOT include every song played in their set): 0:00 […]
productivity
I think I may be addicted to work. I spent an entire year on board to produce a show and used that momentum to keep going to concerts and establishing […]
My “Crazy On You” new and hopefully improved Heart (Nancy Wilson) cover
Out of pure, crazy love for this thing, I am once again attempt Heart’s “Crazy On You” after some years. Nancy Wilson is a guitar goddess and I wish I […]
“Boyhood” is a must-see, complex and so very mesmerizing journey of growing up
Boyhood is one of those special movies that’s engaged with the process of growing up honestly; and rather, it captures it for the first time in cinematic history. Filmed over a […]
My “Lost Stars” from “Begin Again” Acoustic Guitar Instrumental Cover + Chords + Tutorial
Because I’ve been able to spend some time away from this song and really capture the right chords and spirit (as inspired by Adam Levine’s version). But, it’s strange how, […]
Dia Frampton and Josh Kaufman (The Voice) take on “Poison & Wine” by the Civil Wars
As a long time fan of Dia Frampton for what seems like my entire childhood/adolescence growing up, this cover with The Voice-tourmate Josh Kaufman is so refreshing to hear. I […]
My Un/healthy Obsession with Olivia Wilde (and Celebrity Role Models)
I think I have been growing an unhealthy obsession with Olivia Wilde. But, if I may shamelessly defend myself, was it ever bad to take on too many role models? […]
Outfest 2014 Opening Night “Life Partners” Premiere + After Party: A Screenwriting Class Gone Hollywood
I never thought a five-week summer class at UC Irvine would turn out to be my favorite class of my entire college career. Upon entering the 15 or so person screenwriting/workshop-style […]
“Third Person” Review: Deeply dark, reflective and leaves you feeling perfectly flawed (Olivia Wilde, Mila Kunis, Liam Neeson)
In love and relationships, there is always a third person involved, as writer-director Paul Haggis makes known in his film Third Person. With three seemingly disparate relationships, all seem to echo parallels with each other […]
Intrigued by new dark drama “Third Person” Press Conference at TIFF 2013 (Liam Neeson, Olivia Wilde, Mila Kunis)
Over the progression of the year, I’ve found that I have developed an increasing interest in seeing how films/movies/productions are created from their very raw, bare days into final products, […]
“Begin Again” soundtrack is a feel-good collection for any music lover (Adam Levine, Keira Knightley, CeeLo Green, Gregg Alexander of New Radicals)
After seeing Begin Again in theaters, I was anxious to get my hands on the soundtrack. I couldn’t let go of that initial feeling I had after watching it; and, with a soundtrack […]
Lovebirds Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling hated each other: “The Notebook” stars revealed ten-years later
It’s been a decade since Hollywood’s greatest couple in movie-history hit the big screen. And, there’s no arguing that the film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ The Notebook is one of the most […]
“Begin Again” beautifully captures the heart, soul and joy of music (Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, Adam Levine)
If you’re a music lover, writer, player, listener, savior or even appreciator, Begin Again will surely hit a chord in you. And it will stick. Forged on the New York […]
beauty within 