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aimeekittySo, I've been having fun exploring where I live a little and taking retarded photos with toys (I'll share later. maybe.) So far I've hit City Hall, Hall of Justice, Angel's Flight (which is sadly under renovation...), Million Dollar Theater, Little Tokyo and Fabric District (duH), Hollywood (just a few of the tacky places like Museum of Wax and Grauman's Chinese etc...)
I'm going to be trying to see a silent film (The Son of the Sheik) soon at one of the old theaters downtown, so that'll give me some fun with the "old theater buff" aimee.
Any other suggestions what would be fun to go see in Southern California? If someone was visiting from out of town (or out of the country) what type of stuff would they go see? What type of stuff is Southern California known for?
I'm guessing next on my list will be Malibu, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, etc...
BTW, my abs and legs are sore from yesterday's homegrown workout. GO ME!
Today I'm working on my cape and styling my Marie Antionette wig (thanks to Char!). I'm somehow amused that I have to go buy giant velcro hair rollers. I'll go up to the counter and be all like "yeah. they're for ME!" (with my short haircut! haha!)
Am sad that I'm not going to the Arclight to see Star Wars tonight. :\
stolen from quirkybird
Total number of films I own on DVD or video:
about 260, give or take... between Mitch and I. A depressingly large percentage of these are animated films, a good portion of which I don't actually watch that often, but have to OWN because of my job... (research, research, honest!) I also have a lot of national geographic tapes for specific animals that I like (and may want to animate one day). The rest are my favorite action flics (including hong kong B-movies and classics like DIE HARD.) some dumb comedies that are great background like Zoolander and Happy Gilmore ... and some syrupy romantic tragic musicals.
Last film I bought:
Phantom of the Opera Special Edition DVD (I had to buy it at least for the Making of the Broadway Musical documentary included. I dislike a lot of things about the movie, but I love the original musical... and I did like somethings about the movie, so there you go.)
Last film I watched at the cinema:
Unleashed (YUM! character-based comedy, tons of heart, badass martial arts and a great story)
Last film I watched on DVD:
Rose of Versailles: Oscar and Andre: Takarazuka (I'm watching it while I'm working on my wig for reference. and the songs are pretty, yo)
Five films that I watch a lot or mean a lot to me:
1) Beauty and the Beast
Even before this movie came out, I was already preoccupied with the fairy tale (and lots of other fairy tales.) I've always had a soft spot for this fairy tale, and the movie came out at just the right time, that I absolutely adored it. Sure, it has it's flaws, but it really really changed me. This movie is the reason that I worked most of my semi-adult life to train to be an animator.
2) Star Wars
Han Solo. Sexiest fictional character ever. (lots of other reasons why this movie is the best ever, but you all know how great it is, so lets just leave it with the most important reason. Han Solo.) One day I will finally make myself a bad-ass Jedi outfit.
3) Kiki's Delivery Service
Whenever I feel like I cant go on and I feel that my spirit is gone, this movie reminds me who I am. It's also my favorite Miyazaki film... Miyazaki being one of my all-time favorite directors. (though Howl's Moving Castle is a close second.)
4) Pride & Predjudice
Mr. Darcy. as a sideline for similar reasons, I also like Bridget Jone's Diary. Both are not particular the greatest works of our time, however, they make me feel good when I'm blue.
5) The Emperor's New Groove.
I'm going to quote quirkybird because she can say it better than anyone.... "A film of absolute, pure goodwill and exuberance. One of those movies where, if you don't like it, there's probably some fundamental clash in our personalities. So few things out there are really completely perfect for what they are, and this movie is one of 'em."
I'm going to be trying to see a silent film (The Son of the Sheik) soon at one of the old theaters downtown, so that'll give me some fun with the "old theater buff" aimee.
Any other suggestions what would be fun to go see in Southern California? If someone was visiting from out of town (or out of the country) what type of stuff would they go see? What type of stuff is Southern California known for?
I'm guessing next on my list will be Malibu, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, etc...
BTW, my abs and legs are sore from yesterday's homegrown workout. GO ME!
Today I'm working on my cape and styling my Marie Antionette wig (thanks to Char!). I'm somehow amused that I have to go buy giant velcro hair rollers. I'll go up to the counter and be all like "yeah. they're for ME!" (with my short haircut! haha!)
Am sad that I'm not going to the Arclight to see Star Wars tonight. :\
stolen from quirkybird
Total number of films I own on DVD or video:
about 260, give or take... between Mitch and I. A depressingly large percentage of these are animated films, a good portion of which I don't actually watch that often, but have to OWN because of my job... (research, research, honest!) I also have a lot of national geographic tapes for specific animals that I like (and may want to animate one day). The rest are my favorite action flics (including hong kong B-movies and classics like DIE HARD.) some dumb comedies that are great background like Zoolander and Happy Gilmore ... and some syrupy romantic tragic musicals.
Last film I bought:
Phantom of the Opera Special Edition DVD (I had to buy it at least for the Making of the Broadway Musical documentary included. I dislike a lot of things about the movie, but I love the original musical... and I did like somethings about the movie, so there you go.)
Last film I watched at the cinema:
Unleashed (YUM! character-based comedy, tons of heart, badass martial arts and a great story)
Last film I watched on DVD:
Rose of Versailles: Oscar and Andre: Takarazuka (I'm watching it while I'm working on my wig for reference. and the songs are pretty, yo)
Five films that I watch a lot or mean a lot to me:
1) Beauty and the Beast
Even before this movie came out, I was already preoccupied with the fairy tale (and lots of other fairy tales.) I've always had a soft spot for this fairy tale, and the movie came out at just the right time, that I absolutely adored it. Sure, it has it's flaws, but it really really changed me. This movie is the reason that I worked most of my semi-adult life to train to be an animator.
2) Star Wars
Han Solo. Sexiest fictional character ever. (lots of other reasons why this movie is the best ever, but you all know how great it is, so lets just leave it with the most important reason. Han Solo.) One day I will finally make myself a bad-ass Jedi outfit.
3) Kiki's Delivery Service
Whenever I feel like I cant go on and I feel that my spirit is gone, this movie reminds me who I am. It's also my favorite Miyazaki film... Miyazaki being one of my all-time favorite directors. (though Howl's Moving Castle is a close second.)
4) Pride & Predjudice
Mr. Darcy. as a sideline for similar reasons, I also like Bridget Jone's Diary. Both are not particular the greatest works of our time, however, they make me feel good when I'm blue.
5) The Emperor's New Groove.
I'm going to quote quirkybird because she can say it better than anyone.... "A film of absolute, pure goodwill and exuberance. One of those movies where, if you don't like it, there's probably some fundamental clash in our personalities. So few things out there are really completely perfect for what they are, and this movie is one of 'em."
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Date: 2005-05-18 07:13 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-05-18 07:27 pm (UTC)http://www.huntington.org/BotanicalDiv/HEHBotanicalHome.html
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Date: 2005-05-18 08:18 pm (UTC)I was just about to suggest that too ;)!
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Date: 2005-05-18 08:36 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-05-18 09:26 pm (UTC)Old Town Pasadena is fun, and adjacent to the gardens.
So Cali wise...
Gaslamp Quarter when not around Comic Con is fun in San Diego...
Leucadia and Carlsbad are fantastic lil nooks with lots of cool shops :)
Malibu has gone way too ritzy for me... but if you want to visit an OLD site, Costello's Flower Shoppe and the adjoining stores in that plaza are fantastic.
As to beaches...
Tidepooling - Leo Carrillo State Beach... Swamis (San Onofre)... Sycamore Cove
Surfing and Bodyboarding - Zuma, Malibu, Dockweiler's, San Onofre...
And oddly, if you want a FANTASTIC tea shop? CHADO!!!!! One in Pasadena, one in LA... OMG they have like, 300 some odd teas to choose from :D
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Date: 2005-05-18 07:33 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-05-18 07:53 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-05-18 08:21 pm (UTC)Might I also suggest a visit to UCLA? If I had more time, I would have loved to wander around UCLA's campus and adjoining town. It's a very quaint little area ;)!
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Date: 2005-05-18 09:03 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-05-18 09:07 pm (UTC)Loves for Youta!
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Date: 2005-05-18 10:14 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-05-19 03:18 am (UTC)not many though...
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Date: 2005-05-18 09:55 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-05-18 10:11 pm (UTC)I don't know if you can take pictures everywhere inside but there's The Getty, LACMA, MoCA, The Norton Simon museum and others.
Huntington Gardens has a tea house by the way. :>
With a bit of a drive, you can go out to Joshua Tree.
Then of course there's all the theme parks, zoos, Downtown Disney, Universal City Walk and so forth.
I'm hoping to explore Balboa Park in San Diego soon myself.
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Date: 2005-05-18 10:49 pm (UTC)Lemme see.. my favorite places:
Union Station (and Phillipe's, sort of across the street-- best sandwiches EVAR); downtown LA in general; Museum of Neon Art (old neon signage!); Grand Central Market; AMPAS library, if you like classic movies and stuff. I used to live there practically :P
If you like churches, the Blessed Sacrament (Heart?) church on, um, Sunset is really old (1918) and pretty inside.
If cemetaries are your thing, Forest Lawn Glendale & Hollywood are really interesting places with some really beautiful architecture and statues. Glendale also has some giant mural of The Last Supper that's famous. Just be sure to act like you're visiting someone, because they're very anti-tourist. Walt Disney is in Glendale and his corner is very serene.
There are similar places all over LA, old ones like that.
Pasadena, I know, has a really nice little tearoom called the Rose Tree Tea Room. The husband and wife that run it are really sweet. ^^
Rodeo Drive is really overrated.
Which theatre is showing Son of the Sheik??
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Date: 2005-05-19 05:55 am (UTC)however, most of the other stuff you listed, I've never seen! :) I should try to see one at least one every few weeks or so. ^_^ much better than just sitting at the computer all day or watching tv.
I'm very into old theaters, old buildings and cemetaries. ^_^
some photos I took at First Scots Church in Charleston:
http://aimeemajor.com/images/a95/ch22.jpg
http://aimeemajor.com/images/a95/ch24.jpg
http://aimeemajor.com/images/a95/ch25.jpg
http://aimeemajor.com/images/a95/ch27.jpg
http://aimeemajor.com/images/a95/ch28.jpg
http://aimeemajor.com/images/a95/ch29.jpg
The Orpheum is showing Son of the Sheik, complete with 1920's live preshow! :)
here's some info:
http://laconservancy.org/remaining/index.php4
I'll definitely check out that tea room. I love tea houses.
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Date: 2005-05-19 06:04 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-05-20 05:09 am (UTC)Your kitty, btw, is too adorable ;)
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Date: 2005-05-22 04:38 am (UTC)<3
That sums it up. ^_~
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Date: 2005-05-23 11:17 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-06-01 02:19 am (UTC)