A random selection from the site

  • New Discover L.A. Article – About “Independence Day”

    New Discover L.A. Article – About “Independence Day”

    ‘ Be sure to check out my latest post for Discover Los Angeles about the L.A. filming locations of Independence Day, which turns 20 on Sunday! ‘

  • Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa from “House, M.D.”

    Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa from “House, M.D.”

    ‘ The third and final location that I stalked while vacationing in Lake Arrowhead this past Thanksgiving with my family and the Grim Cheaper was the Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa, which was featured prominently in the Season 6 episode of House, M.D. titled “Known Unknowns”.  The property, which was originally named the Arlington Lodge,…

  • Ah, How the Mighty Have Fallen!

    Ah, How the Mighty Have Fallen!

    ‘ This weekend for my boyfriend’”‘”‘s birthday I took him on a surprise little weekend getaway to Newport Beach. He was especially excited because I wasn’”‘”‘t aware of any filming locations in Newport and hadn’”‘”‘t planned any stalking for the weekend. But fate stepped in! While in our hotel room, I happened to open up…

  • My Latest “L.A.” Magazine Article

    My Latest “L.A.” Magazine Article

    ‘ L.A. is for lovers!  Don’t believe me?  Check out my latest article for Los Angeles magazine which chronicles seven spots where your favorite romantic (and bromantic) movie and television moments can be re-created.  The blurb can be found on page 74 of the February issue, which is on stands now, and online here.  Bonus…

  • The Cohen Mansion from “The O.C.”

    The Cohen Mansion from “The O.C.”

    ‘ Fire has ravaged far too many landmarks as of late – Paramount Ranch, Casey’s home from Scream 2, and now, Notre Dame Cathedral!  The latter, at least, fared better than the Malibu estate that portrayed the Cohen residence on fave show The O.C., which was completely destroyed by the Woolsey Fire last November.  I…

  • The Three Clubs from “Swingers”

    The Three Clubs from “Swingers”

    ‘ Besides a great coffee shop, there’s pretty much nothing I love more than an unpretentious bar/restaurant that boasts a retro vibe (as evidenced here, here, here, here, here, and here).  Add in a filming location element and I am completely smitten!  One that had been on my To-Stalk List for what seemed like eons…

  • Whirlwind Weekend

    Whirlwind Weekend

    ‘ I spent this past weekend in San Francisco celebrating my grandma’s 90th birthday.  The family threw her a surprise party and to say she was bowled over would be an understatement.  We had an absolute blast and I can’t think of a better way to have spent my Valentine’s.  For the evening, one of…

  • The “Clueless” Mall

    The “Clueless” Mall

    ‘ As evidenced by yesterday’s post, I have been on a major Clueless filming locations kick as of late.  One spot about which much conflicting information has been reported online is the mall (or malls) that appeared in the 1995 flick.  Some sites stipulate Westside Pavilion in Rancho Park was used, some surmise the Beverly…

  • Karyn Kupcinet’s Former Apartment

    Karyn Kupcinet’s Former Apartment

    ‘ Back in June, while reading Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard’s fabulous book Killing Kennedy, I was reminded of an unsolved death tied to the former president that took place in November 1963 in West Hollywood – the murder of 22-year-old actress Karyn Kupcinet in her Monterey Village apartment on North Sweetzer Avenue. Figuring that…

  • New Discover Los Angeles Post – Iconic Film Locations at Warner Bros. Studio

    New Discover Los Angeles Post – Iconic Film Locations at Warner Bros. Studio

    ‘ Be sure to check out my latest article for Discover Los Angeles about ten iconic film locations to see while on the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood.  You can read it here. ‘