Archive: February 5, 2006

[LOS ANGELES TIMES MAGAZINE: FEBRUARY 5, 2006]
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The Lingering Reek of Smell-O-Vision

[By Martin J. Smith, Patrick J. Kiger]

The tortured effort to bring smell to the silver screen proved that some things are best left to the imagination. Oscar season seems a good time to celebrate one of the worst movie ideas ever.

Dance Classes

[By Anne Lammott]

What is life on earth if not an invitation to twirl?

Arguably

[By Daniel Handler]

Money money money money money money money money. Let no one say it has no place in a love story.

Blast It Trash It Smash It Rip It Kick It Couture

[By Sorina Diaconescu]

Corey Parks wants to be known as an outlaw seamstress, but she's too much in vogue.

Mad Hot Music

[By Jessica Gelt]

Sometimes the best scenes are in obscure clubs with bands you've never heard of. Jessica Gelt drives far and wide, listening to performers who are playing just as hard as any Grammy nominee.

Sly and Me

[By Lynell George]

Some revolutions begin underground. Some start in the street. And some revolutions happen at 33 1/3.