Category Archives: Los Angeles

Observations from a Couch Surfing Virgin

I joined the website out of curiosity long before I worked up the courage to do it. I had heard great stories from Andi as well as friends from Charleston who had hosted people. But was I cut out for … Continue reading

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The Dark Side of Los Angeles

Long before Los Angeles was known for hard-partying celebrities, surreal urban sprawl and big-budget blockbusters, there was film noir. The genre changed Hollywood and escalated the writing career of one novelist James M. Cain. The film versions of his books … Continue reading

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