Tag Archives: hollywood

Thom Andersen on Modernist Architecture

Posted on October 1, 2008 by twotreatises

Hollywood’s Anti-Modernism: An Update and Reconsideration at the Hollyhock House Barnsdall Gallery Theater some notes, from memory, since I forgot to take notes: Andersen begins by showing the architecture section from his 2003 documentary Los Angeles Plays Itself, then (after … Continue reading →

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adventures in streets

Posted on September 17, 2008 by twotreatises

Post 5 (of 6) from the past few years (with camera/camera phone) around Los Angeles a visual list of reasons I like the city (from the absurd to the beautiful)

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adventures in buildings

Posted on September 16, 2008 by twotreatises

Post 2 (of 6) from the past few years (with camera/camera phone) around Los Angeles a visual list of reasons I like the city (from the absurd to the beautiful)

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Griffith Park Observatory

Posted on July 9, 2008 by twotreatises

The Griffith Park Observatory sits on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood and, apart from the Hollywood sign, is the most noticeable man-made feature of the Santa Monica Mountains visible from the city. There are several ways to get to … Continue reading →

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L.A. on Foot: A Free Afternoon by David Clark

Posted on February 25, 2008 by twotreatises

(my review for goodreads. i’m plagiarizing myself and it wasn’t even that amazing the first time around!) This book is full of interesting tidbits about L.A.’s past to accompany you on your walking/biking tours in areas all over the city–from … Continue reading →

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