TED Prize winner Karen Armstrong’s wish is realized as the Charter for Compassion officially launches her video, a two minute documentary created by thousands of people around the world. Although short and sweet, the message given in the video opens doors to a new dialog between the major religions and between religious and nonreligious people. →

The Bloggomist: Table of Content
Book Review

Being fourteen – in my memory, anyhow – is no piece of cake. It’s kind of a no-man’s-land: you’re no longer a grade-school kid, your parents don’t (really) pick your clothes anymore, your secondary sexual characteristics are either out of control or out-of-order, and you’re suddenly held responsible for your music choices and weekend activities →

The Bloggomist: Acorn & Oak Tree
Fashion Opinion

I love fall. Changing leaves, heavy tweeds, hot toddies; the works. My experience of the season has been (understandably I guess) different in L.A. than it was growing up in New England. There are no major temperature drops requiring sweaters, no changing leaves to mimic with our own palette adjustments, and no brown leaves to crunch under heavy leather boots.  →

For the past year and a half, Quincy Jones III of QD3 Entertainment and director Adam Lough have been working on a behind-the-scenes documentary about Lil Wayne, aptly titled The Carter. The documentary has been praised for its unfiltered and sometimes shocking view into the rockstar lifestyle of one of today’s hottest and most prolific artists. The trailer hints at Wayne’s open drug use and resulting manic personality, including confessions from close friends who are worried about his health. →

matthewdavid: “PROTON DRIVE Theme Song”

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The DUBLAB DECADE PROTON DRIVE fundraiser is on! From now until November 24th the Labrat djs and our talented friends will be broadcasting live, sharing electrifying sounds to inspire your support.  The Proton Drive is a bi-annual affair that is absolutely essential to dublab’s existence. As a non-profit web radio station our positive music mission relies upon your donations. →

West Coast, Left Coast with: Brian Wilson, Dave Alvin, The Living Sisters, and Harper Simon
Walt Disney Concert Hall – Downtown Los Angeles
12/6/09

The Walt Disney Concert Hall presents a rousing set of performances entitled: West Coast, Left Coast in which they showcase music legends that originated from the sunny coasts of California.  On Sunday, December 6th, one of California’s most iconic singer/songwriters, Brian Wilson, performs a rare acoustic set for this Left Coast celebration. →

DesignerCon is pleased to announce its 2009 exhibition will return to the Pasadena Convention Center on Saturday, November 21, 2009. Since 2006, DesignerCon (formerly known as Vinyl Toy Network) has been the premiere destination for art and culture enthusiasts.

New for 2009, DesignerCon expands its scope of “all that is art and design” with the addition of new brands, collaborations, apparel and limited-edition prints. Each show is a curated collection of emerging and established art and design driven brands where guests can immerse themselves in 25,000 square feet of wall-to-wall creativity. →

The Bloggomist: My Celluloid Fix
The Naked Kiss (1964)

My love affair with Sam Fuller began over a decade ago when I stumbled upon an old copy of his pulp film, The Naked Kiss. It felt like fate. Although one might argue that Naked was not as visually stunning or complex as his other masterpieces, namely Shock Corridor or Pick Up on South Street, the film was a direct and honest look into the great man’s philosophy. A fierce message of individuality showed through cracks of suburban complacency. →

The Bloggomist: The Local Boy
Film Opinion

“As they say,” Viggo Mortensen said as he smiled over a completely packed Mann’s Chinese, “fear is the great teacher.” His voice was gravelly, trembling tentatively just above a whisper, so seemingly-fragile that the feedback whistling through the system periodically exposed the nightmare the soundman was having trying to keep his levels up. →

Cinema Tuesdays at The Montalbán
The Montalbán – Los Angeles, CA
11/17/09

CINEMA TUESDAYS at Nike Sportswear at The Montalbán goes international this November with a special screening of legendary director John Woo’s Chinese war epic Red Cliff.  Experience an enchanting night of dazzling Asian cinema with a special screening of Red Cliff, John Woo’s celebrated return to filmmaking that has taken Asia by storm. →