Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl – A Cracking Good Caper with a Right Villainous Penguin

I have been a fan of Wallace & Gromit since their first films. The quirky inventor and his ever-intelligent canine companion—what’s not to love? These Claymation masterpieces have always delivered delightfully daft inventions, mischief, and good old-fashioned British wit. But this newest release? Well, it takes the biscuit! A recurring […]

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“One for My Baby” Musical in NOHO—Lana Gordon & Scott Thompson Discuss Broadway Brilliance

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, All Roads Theater Company premiered the musical One for My Baby at the El Portal Theater in North Hollywood, starring Broadway legends Lana Gordon and Luba Mason. For two hours, the cast captivated the audience with a classic musical experience featuring 24 Harold Arlen songs […]

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Review: Back in Action (2025) – A Thrilling, Hilarious Spy Romp

Netflix’s Back in Action is a high-energy action-comedy that delivers on all fronts—thrills, humor, and a surprising dose of heart. Starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz, the film marks Diaz’s return to the big screen after a decade-long hiatus. Directed by Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses) and produced by Netflix Studios, […]

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Michael Paulo & Dave Koz Host LA Fire Jam Benefit Concert

“With the love and support from all the musicians, volunteers, silent and live donations, patrons, sponsors, staging, stage production, marketing, great friends, and family, we were able to raise over $180K. It was a beautiful day filled with great music and love in the air,” Terri Paulo commented. On Sunday, […]

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The 2025 Writers Guild Awards: Honoring the Architects of Storytelling

Without writers, the magic of film and television would not exist. The actors delivering powerful monologues, the directors bringing scenes to life, and the producers shaping the final product—none of it happens without the foundation of a well-crafted script. Yet, writers often remain behind the scenes, their names rolling by […]

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Bunny Brunel Leads “Altadena Aftermath Benefit Concert” at Gardena Cinema with an All-Star Lineup

Presented by BackRhoades Productions at Gardena Cinema, this special event is a night of music featuring an all-star lineup including Bunny Brunel, Kaylene Peoples, Nolan Shaheed, Elena Gilliam, Mahesh Balasooriya, Ricky Woodard, and more. The Eaton Canyon Fire left Altadena in ruins—burning 14,021 acres, destroying 9,418 structures, and taking 29 […]

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AGENDA Magazine Named a Top 15 Online Magazine in LA by Feedspot for 2025

AGENDA has once again earned high honors, being named among Feedspot’s Top 15 Online Magazines in Los Angeles for 2025—securing the #8 ranking this year, following its #10 ranking in 2024 among Top 20 Magazines and Publications in Los Angeles. This marks the second consecutive year that AGENDA has been […]

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AGENDA Issue 19 – “A Renaissance Return”: A Letter from Your Editor

A New Year, A New Issue, and A New Chapter for AGENDA . . . Welcome to 2025! Can you believe it’s been two years since our last print issue? My, how time has flown. In the past two years, so much has happened in the worlds of fashion, health, […]

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The Star: A Joyful Retelling of the Nativity

I love discovering hidden gems, and that’s exactly what happened when I stumbled upon The Star, an animated treasure that brought me joy, laughter, and heartfelt moments. It’s the kind of film that proves a great story can stand the test of time—released seven years ago and yet brand new […]

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That Christmas: A Festive Animation with Heart and Complexity

Directed by Simon Otto and penned by Richard Curtis alongside Peter Souter, That Christmas is a 2024 British animated Christmas fantasy comedy that intertwines multiple narratives set in the quaint seaside town of Wellington-on-Sea. The film, based on Curtis’s trilogy of children’s books, delves into themes of family, love, and community during […]

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