Megan Koester
Technology
I Watched a Hologram of Ray J Host a Terrible 'Freakshow'
Holographic Billie Holiday and Kato Kaelin were also there for some reason.
Megan Koester
1.16.18
Entertainment
I Went to the Happiness Museum and Now I'm Sad
The Happy Place is yet another "installation"-based entertainment experience, optimized for Instagram feeds. It did not make me very happy.
Megan Koester
11.29.17
louis ck
I Tried to Break the Louis C.K. Story and It Nearly Killed My Career
Hollywood is only woke when it's politically convenient.
Megan Koester
11.10.17
Culture
I Got Shut Down While Trying to Report on the Louis C.K. Rumors
A couple of years ago, I traveled to a comedy festival in the hopes of asking comedians like Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, and T.J. Miller what they'd heard about Louis C.K. It did not go well.
Megan Koester
10.18.17
Food
I Went to a Brunch Convention to Discover the Secrets of Brunch
Is brunch a stupid meal for the privileged? I set out to find out.
Megan Koester
8.17.17
Culture
There Will Never Be Another Angelyne
In the information age, it's no longer possible for a public figure to hide their past.
Megan Koester
8.11.17
Books
A Rare Interview with the Legendary Eve Babitz
We spoke to the reclusive author about her infamous sex life, her recent career resurgence, and L.A.'s transformation into a global city.
Megan Koester
7.28.17
Film
Terry Zwigoff Doesn't Like Doing Interviews
But he did this one, because he has some stuff to promote.
Megan Koester
5.17.17
Los Angeles
LA's Most Iconic Rock 'n' Roll Bar Isn't Going Anywhere
The Rainbow Bar and Grill, which just celebrated its 45th anniversary, persists in spite of it all.
Megan Koester
4.25.17
TV
'Baskets' Actor Martha Kelly Is Better Than OK (But She'd Never Admit It)
The delightfully deadpan star talks anxiety, acting, and 'Alvin and the Chipmunks.'
Megan Koester
3.28.17
Politics
I Got All My News from Trump's Twitter Feed for a Confusing Five Days
No more FAKE NEWS from the failing 'Times' for me.
Megan Koester
2.2.17
Stuff
Staying Sober in Trump's America
In the wake of a difficult election, I've chosen consciousness over anesthetization.
Megan Koester
12.13.16
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