Pete on the Scene
Some of the new films shown at The American Film Institutes Festival are very entertaining. Some are not that impressive. Certainly A F I’s Fest has some of the top young filmmakers making their debut at Mann’s Chinese Theater in […]
By Peter Allman Floyd ”Money” Mayweather 44-0-0,[26 KO’s] had no trouble whatsoever proving he’s still the best fighter on the boxing circuit, beating out Robert ”The Ghost” Guerrero, 32- 2-, [18ko’S] by a unanimous decision. He proved by defending his […]
BY PETER ALLMAN While visiting the Capitol in Carson City, and speaking to Brain Krolicki, the Lt Governor, I was recommended to visit Bangkok Cuisine. Located in Reno, at 5851 South Virginia Street this contemporary restaurant was established in 1998 […]
By Pete Allman It seems like yesterday when I sat down to talk with Damian Chapa about his upcoming film, “Brando Unauthorized.” It was a tranquil day with blue skies in Marina Del Rey, California where we were relaxing on […]
By Pete Allman Alori Joh is a singer, songwriter and vibrant performer from Carson, CA. Alori Joh, a recording artist and new face on the Hollywood scene, met with Damian Chapa star of “Brando Unauthorized,” to speak with him about […]
This prestigious award has been bestowed upon some of America’s most prominent citizens including Sybil Brand. The President of the Southern California Motion Picture Council, Randal Malone and the legendary movie star Margaret O’Brien presented Carmelita Pittman the honor in recognition for her outstanding contribution to humanity. Carmelita, a multi-dimensional artist was in good company with legendary film star Stella Stevens, who received The Golden Halo Lifetime Achievement Award. The Golden Halo Philanthropist Award was presented to Dr. Sheila Calhoun and the Golden Halo Entertainer of the Year Award went to K. B. Solomon, one of the more sought after opera singers in Los Angeles. Vladek Juszkiewicz received the Golden Halo Award for his contribution to the film industry.
Turner Classic Movies had their first Classic Film Festival at The Chinese Grumans Theater. It was, in a sense, old Hollywood being brought back to Hollywood, at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, where the first Academy Awards were held. Tony Curtis, […]
During my travels, I’ve always looked for resorts that had a story to tell, especially a historical one. I recently spent some time in Rosarita Beach Hotel, located 18 miles south of Tijuana Mexico. The resort was built in 1924 […]
Pete Allman, Janet Dubois, and Michael Adagoke and dance partner. With all the variety of foods offered in Los Angeles, one restaurant which attracts The Los Angeles Lakers is Veronica’s Kitchen at 528 West Manchester in Inglewood. Veronica Ogbeide, the […]
FORMER WARNER BROS. EXEC TED JOSEPH TAKES THE REINS OF LAS VEGAS BASED INDIE LABEL ODDS ON RECORDS, WHOSE ROSTER INCLUDES FAMED POP DUO AIR SUPPLY AND L.A. BASED ELECTRONIC-POP BAND ULTRAVIOLET SOUND During Joseph’s 21 Years At Warner Bros. […]