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Monica Bushman
What I cover
If it’s related to arts, culture and entertainment in L.A., I’m interested! I'm also a producer for the LAist podcast Imperfect Paradise, which dives deep into L.A. stories with LAist reporters.
My background
I’ve worked on LAist podcasts including Nobody Knows Anything, How To LA, The Academy Museum Podcast (seasons 1 and 2), Retake and Hollywood the Sequel. I got my start at LAist on the broadcast side, as a producer on Take Two, The Frame and newscasts. Before coming to LAist, I was a fill-in producer for NPR shows like Talk of the Nation and Morning Edition. I got my start in public radio producing radio documentaries for America Abroad Media.
My goals
I want to pull back the curtain on the creative processes of super-talented people who work in film, TV, comedy, music, theater, literature and visual art — and share interesting L.A. stories that hopefully include some element of fun.
Best way to contact me
I would love to hear from you if you have any questions about LAist's arts and entertainment coverage or if you have any tips on things we should check out! You can reach me at mbushman@laist.com.
Stories by Monica Bushman
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Kim Kardashian and Naomi Watts play divorce lawyers at an all-female L.A. firm in All's Fair. The show has gotten bad reviews, but actual L.A. divorce attorneys had more generous assessments.
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OutfestNEXT is a four-day screening series of films by, for and about the LGBTQ community.
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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle came out this summer in Japan (and this September in the U.S.) and is now the highest-grossing anime movie of all time.
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Despite massive box office success, animated films haven’t fully shaken off the perception that they’re just for kids or not ‘real’ cinema. Animation Is Film is on a mission to change that.
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The musician visited L.A. to announce his first solo album and reflected on his three decades coming to the city.
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From sticking fake red and yellow leaves onto real trees to creating mashed potato flake snow, how the ‘Gilmore Girls’ crew created East Coast autumnal vibes ... right here in Burbank.
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Programmers from the Academy Museum, Vidiots and Old Town Music Hall are excited about surrealist classics, spooky silent films and even a “blood rave.”
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At a moment where a number of Black TV shows have been canceled, documentary filmmaker Giselle Bailey reflects on the history that got us here and what might be next.
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Reactions from Black Altadena residents vary over the development of CBS sitcom from Black-ish creator Kenya Barris and comedian Mike Epps.
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Step into the fictional Los Angeles of the 2025 fall TV season, where Tim Meadows works at the DMV and Glenn Close and Kim Kardashian are high-powered divorce lawyers.
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What is competitive table setting? And why do people do it? We talked to some veteran tablescapers and got some answers.
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On its 30th anniversary, Clueless costume designer reflects on the film’s impact.
