The Baader Meinhof Complex screenwriter ... CyberFrequencies unveils the Facebook Future ... Art that makes you dance ... Still Burlesque at 94 ...
The Baader Meinhof Complex Returns
The Baader Meinhof Complex, nominated for an Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film, returns to the Egyptian Theater for a special limited engagement Nov. 27-29. John Rabe spoke with Stefan Aust, who wrote the screenplay and the definitive history of this West German guerilla group.
Cyberfrequencies: The Facebook Future
This week in the Web, Facebook's been making news. It bought FriendFeed, friended the Huffington Post and rumors are that the developer of Netscape will help launch a new browser that might couple with Facebook.
What's this mean? World Domination. Step one: take on Google.
We talk to Wired's Fred Vogelstein, who wrote a story about the brewing war between Facebook and Google. And Arianna Huffington gives us a glimpse of the future.
Recession Proof? Old Comics!
Jamie Newbold, a former San Diego cop and now owner of Southern California Comics, tells John why comics are steady business even in hard times. He also reveals his picks for worst comic ever, and the most interesting.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: How to Serve Aliens - The Sci-Fi Booklist
John talks with four experts at Comic Con so you can get up to speed on the latest and greatest Science Fiction books.
Here's the full list of recommended comics, novels, and graphic novels. Enjoy! (To buy the books, follow the links at left and a portion of the proceeds will go to KPCC.)
Douglas Wolk, comic book reviewer for the NYT and other outlets:
Omega the Unknown by Jonathan Lethem and Farel Dalrymple
Superman Beyond by Grant Morrison and Doug Manke
A Maze of Death by Philip Dick
Graeme McMillan, weekend editor at sci-fi ezine io9.com
Wonton Soup by James Stokoe
100 percent by Paul Pope
Meredith Woerner, Associate Editor, io9.com
The Strain by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan
short stories by Isaac Asimov
Ubik by Philip K. Dick
Annalee Newitz, Editor in Chief, io9.com
Julian Comstock: A Story of 22nd Century America by Robert Charles Wilson
The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin
The Ball of Fire
Betty Rowland, 94, was a burlesque dancer from the late 30s into the early 60s and performed regularly at places like the Follies Theater in Downtown. She joins Kevin Ferguson to talk about the good old days. (Photo links inside)
You can go here to see photos of Betty from back in the day (there's partial nudity, she was a burlesque dancer after all), or here to read an LA Times story on her.
Dinner Party Download
This week: British comedian Josie Long speaks positively...we supposedly meet the King of Albania...and Rico eats Peruvian and asks "Why fries with that?"
Talking Succulents
Off-Ramp producer Queena Kim talks succulents Buck Hemingway, who owns "Prickly Palace" in Riverside.
Call Her "Hawkeye"
Environmental Reporter Ilsa Setziol takes a closer look at the wild predators soaring above us with ornithologist Dan Cooper. Warning: There's a rather disgusting description 1:12 into the piece.
Ilsa also writes about one of her favorite plants in Saturday's LA Times (see the link at left), but alas, they call her "Isla." I guess, "No man is an island," but at least one woman is.
Ancient Arabesque
Sam Hassan, an immigrant from Syria, has mastered Ancient Arabesque, an ancient geometrical and spiritual art form. It's on display in the "Colors of the Arab World" art show at the American Friends Service Committee offices in downtown Los Angeles ...
... at 634 S. Spring St., 3rd Floor (Maldef Bldg), Los Angeles, California 90014. The exhibit runs through November 12.
FROM THE FRIENDS' WEBSITE:
Colors of the Arab World highlights the artistic interpretations of the region’s rich cultures, diverse peoples and continued struggle for peace amid historic conflicts. In an attempt to personalize and humanize their experiences, these artists have captured everyday life, coalesced among classical and historical imagery.
Featured artists:
Paul Batou
Rev. Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera
Brian Biery
Dalah Faytrouni
Reem Hammad
Sam Hassan
Muhammadi Zuhal Karamanli
Gary Simpson
Omar Yashruti
For more information, call (213) 489-1900 x120