
FILM: Short Term 12
Short Term 12 is the story of a young counselor at a foster-care facility for at-risk teenagers.  When I read this brief synopsis, I thought, “this movie has the potential to be extremely cliché via young counselor More...

Tech Meets Fashion with Ever Purse
I know I’m not alone, when I say, “my phone is always dying at the worst possible time.” Whether you’re out trying to link up with friends, capturing the perfect picture, or waiting on a phone call. Earlier More...

Fresh Fish and Rustic Charm at Seasalt Fish Grill
A short walk from the promenade, and it won’t be long until the bright neon lights of Sea Salt Fish Grill catch your eye. With a rustic charm, it even embodies the look of a local fish market, in the form of a More...

FILM: Trance
A provocative mental rush of disjointed events, Trance, the latest from British chamillion Danny Boyle, revives the role of the femme fatale. Here’s a film that cue’s Hitchcock’s 1945 chart classic More...

American Comfort Food with Asian Roots at The Charleston
Santa Monica has a new play pen. Welcome to the Westside’s fun and sexy, 1930’s-style lounge concept, The Charleston. Since it’s opening in march, the locals have definitely made themselves at home here. The More...

The Wild Maps: Trouble You Invite
Prepare for a soul-cleansing excursion from Los Angeles indie-folk collective, The Wild Maps, and the release of their debut album, Trouble You Invite. The Wild Maps consists of Anna Su, and siblings Nate Vaughan, More...

Pebble … It’s not just a watch
We haven’t exactly perfected the technology of implanting smartphones in arms, but thanks to the makers of Pebble we can wear them on our wrists. Pebble is a watch that you can customize and run a lot of cool More...

Print out Tasks on the go with Little Printer
“Little Printer lives in your home, bringing you news, puzzles and gossip from friends. Use your smartphone to set up subscriptions and Little Printer will gather them together to create a timely, beautiful miniature More...

Angry Birds Tangible Wooden Controller
Angry Birds has been downloaded on smartphones around the world over 50 million times. It’s launched a franchise of children’s toys, appeal, and even a movie. Just when you thought these airborne animals couldn’t More...

Dirty Projectors @ The Wiltern, 7/28/12
It looks like Dirty Projectors are on tour again, and they’re sounding better than ever. On Saturday, Baltimore natives, Wye Oak served as a worthy opening act. The artistic duo is an indie-rock band, with More...