One of my favorite watering holes in LA is the H.M.S Bounty. This is the ultimate quiet bar where everyone knows your name. A place where there are regulars. So regular in fact, they even pay homage to those who have passed by nailing brass tags of their names inscribed on the bar itself. Drinks aren’t too pricey and the pace is as mellow as ever. It’s not a loud bar, it’s a place where you can hear people break their peanut shells and drone onward about the politics of our day. For the quiet soul in all of us, be sure to peep it.

H.M.S. Bounty
3357 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010-1803
Phone: (213) 385-7275

On a 1 to 5 Mr. Kim heads, we give this:

     
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www.thehmsbounty.com

I had an opportunity to watch Renaissance. I came across the movie by watching the trailer not too long ago. The movie turned out to be a visual experience that I’ve haven’t come across in many months. Set in 2054 in Paris, the premise of the story is based around Avalon, a powerful company that governs its sphere of influence throughout the city. The aesthetic beauty of black and white permeates this film, characters move within their transient selves, floating almost at times. A pure visual experiment worth seeing. 

On a 1 to 5 Mr. Kim heads, we give this:

    
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www.imdb.com/title/tt0386741/

The San Fernando Valley has a hidden treat. Tony’s Mexican Grill makes their own pepper crushed salsa as well as their own refried beans. I ordered a Chile Relleno dish and it was simply amazing. Should you happen to be in the hood, please to give this place a try. Tell’em Mr. Kim sent ya. 

On a 1 to 5 Mr. Kim heads, we give this:

    
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www.tonysmexicangrill.com

A few weeks ago we hosted the Community Shorts Screening with [city of others]. The boys at COD ended up doing a video recap of the night. Peep it:

Oh yeah speaking of which, be sure to peep the new Community Shorts website - www.communityshorts.com - as well. They will be introducing a new film each week.

We hosted the last event at the Cassette 523 space today. To part the space with a Yonehara solo exhibit was icing on the cake. So many heads rolled in and the place got pretty freaky. Big ups to the Cassette Crew!

Eric Haze was in town to showcase his new works at ALIFE LA. Inspired from the works of Dumar Brown’s Nov York. The energy was totally on point. Plenty of 10 Cane drinks to replenish those who came out in droves. Congrats again to Eric and to Alife LA for hosting.