Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways (Friday, Oct. 17, HBO), series debut: If you’re new to The Only TV Column That Matters™, you should know that I like my music played and produced by humans—loudly, with electric guitars and minimal artificial sweeteners. In what’s left of the pop mainstream, Foo Fighters are the last band standing who […]
Posted inAsk a Mexican
Ask a Mexican: Getting to the Bottom of a Famous Tijuana Myth (Warning: NSFW)
Editor’s Note: This week’s edition of ¡Ask a Mexican! features an incredibly well-researched answer to a question about a famous claim involving shows in Tijuana, women and a certain animal. Viewer discretion is advised, and you probably should avoid reading this at work, unless your employer is really, really cool. However, you should definitely NOT […]
Posted inThe Lucky 13
The Lucky 13: Grand Scovell’s Daniel Gililland
Since winning the Battle of the Bands at The Hood Bar and Pizza in August (I was a judge of the contest), San Jacinto’s Grand Scovell has began gathering more of a following here in the Coachella Valley. Catch them live this Saturday, Oct. 18, at The Hood; also playing at the free 9 p.m. […]
Posted inHome Viewing, Movies & TV
Blu-Ray Review: Jenny Slate Shows Her Range in the Funny ‘Obvious Child’
Lorne Michaels has a tendency to fire some great women after only one season of Saturday Night Live. He fired the promising Noël Wells after last season, and the funny Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson in recent years. Thankfully, both Watkins and Wilson have gone on to decent post-SNL careers. Of all of the female […]
Posted inPotted Desert Garden
The Potted Desert Garden: Creating Variety With Potted Trees
Desert-dwellers often wonder which trees they can plant in pots in the sun. Last week, I gave you a list of many varieties, and today, I want to share with you three of my favorites—which provide three distinct additions to the sunny areas of your desert landscape. Citrus trees, such as the Mexican lime tree […]
Posted inThe Indy Endorsement
The Indy Endorsement: The Grilled Miso Cod Set at Gyoro Gyoro Izakaya Japonaise
What: The Grilled Miso Cod Set Where: Gyoro Gyoro Izakaya Japonaise, 105 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs How much: $17.95 Contact: 760-325-3005; otootorestaurant.com Why: The price is right—and the fish is splendid. Several of the best meals I’ve ever enjoyed have been at Nobu, the extremely high-end Japanese restaurant chain owned by Nobuyuki “Nobu” […]
Posted inVideo Top 10
The Video Depot Top 10 List for the Week Ending Oct. 12, 2014
1. Transformers: Age of Extinction (Paramount) 2. Neighbors* (Universal) 3. Godzilla (Warner Bros.) 4. Edge of Tomorrow* (Warner Bros.) 5. Million Dollar Arm (Disney) 6. Chef* (Universal) 7. A Million Ways to Die in the West* (Universal) 8. Blended (Warner Bros.) 9. The Fault in Our Stars (20th Century Fox) 10. Brick Mansions (20th Century Fox) * Available for rental before Redbox […]
Posted inPreviews
From the Soul: Chicano Batman Is an Indie Success That Offers Something for Everyone
If you want proof that an indie band can make it increasingly big in today’s music world, look no further than Chicano Batman, the Los Angeles outfit that will be playing at Schmidy’s Tavern on Monday, Oct. 20. Chicano Batman originally came together as a trio, put together by Bardo Martinez (guitar, vocals and keyboard), […]
Posted inCommunity Voices
Community Voices: A Doubter’s Approach to the Plastic-Bag Ban
The brown paper bag I carried out of the bookstore wasn’t there for the sake of discretion. Truth be told, the bookstore refuses to handle plastic anymore. Ideally, the clerk told me, the store was on the verge of going entirely bagless, so I was lucky to be handed a brown paper sack. But it […]
Posted inLocal Issues
Representing the Community: East Valley Youth Share Their Perspectives Community Planners
A smile grows on Jacqueline Aguilar’s face when she talks about local art and her community. Aguilar, a senior at Coachella Valley High School, is passionate about these topics—and she’s eager to share her insight with anyone willing to listen. Aguilar represented Raices Cultura when she spoke about art and her community to an audience […]