Topanga Film Institute Fundraiser
In support of the upcoming Topanga Film Festival (July 18-21), we are excited to present our HAIR Fundraiser, on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of HAIR, the Broadway production. Join members of the cast and crew from the original production as well as the motion picture, to celebrate their work and [...]
Reggae in Topanga canyon
For more details: http://reggaeponthemountain.com/ 2011 LINE UP THE WAILING SOULS (Jamaica/LA) ROOTZ UNDERGROUND (Jamaica) ROCKY DAWUNI (Ghana) BODHI ROCK (LA) THE JAH BELOVED BAND ft. JAH AMEN MOBLEY & DAVID GAD (Long Beach) JAAM KWEST (San Diego) LIVITY SOUND SYSTEM THE DIRTY DEUCES
Grey Gardens: The End of an Era
When thinking about documentary film-making, and perusing the classics in my library, I came across the 1975 film, Grey Gardens, and felt that it would be unjust of me to write on anything else having spotted it. Grey Gardens is one of the most hauntingly memorable and remarkably captured works of nostalgia in the genre; [...]
A Sunless Memory
“The first image he told me about was of three children on a road in Iceland, in 1965. He said that for him it was the image of happiness and also that he had tried several times to link it to other images, but it never worked. He wrote me: one day I’ll have [...]
This is a Book, This is a Movie
For a recent graduate with a part-time museum gig, the words “free programs” are a godsend – and for a recent graduate with an appetite for art and film events, the Hammer Museum’s schedule of free readings, talks, and screenings is a tantalizing treat, and definitely something to write home about. This is how I [...]
Filmmaking Isn’t Brain Surgery or Is It?
Neuroscience Converges with Independent Cinema At the 7th Annual Topanga Film Festival (TFF), we’ve juxtaposed the neuroscience community and the filmmaking community to explore the science behind the art. Our Salon Discussions will include three panelists from the filmmaking community and one neuroscientist or neurosurgeon who will tie in the theme of the creative discussionto the biology [...]
Our Banner was stolen from Mike Greene’s fence
This is an unfortunate occurrence. We are disappointed to see this happen in Topanga Canyon, a place we so lovingly call home. If you or anyone else knows the whereabouts of the banner, please let us know. IF FOUND PLEASE CONTACT THE TOPANGA FILM FESTIVAL
Wooly Blue Curl
Trichostema lanatum Identification Genus: Trichostema Species: lanatum Variety: None Cultivar: None Common names: Woolly Blue Curls, Romero and Blue Curls. Click thumbnail to view larger image. Description Woolly Blue Curls is a three to four foot evergreen shrub with flowers violet in fuzzy spikes in May-Aug and narrow aromatic leaves. [...]
Beyond Grace
The Journey Never Underestimate the Potential of Loitering Every so often, there is a seemingly random moment that we may pass by but instead pay attention to– and this is how OUR story began. For a period of time I was driving an unreasonably long distance for the sensory and warming pleasure of Indian fast [...]
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