Total Eclipse

Today there will be a total eclipse of the sun, which can be seen throughout Asia, but also online.

We're having an eclipse of our own in California, with a horrible new budget for the state.

On the good news front, Downtown Los Angeles will see its first new cinema opening in decades this November, so we'll be able to avoid reality far more easily and far more often.

Speaking of films, the Academy's season of ten nominees for best picture in 1939 continues and we saw the great "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" on the big screen last night. Timeless classic. More relevant than ever. And this Friday we'll be back for more, as the Academy is hosting a tribute to Mel Brooks. Saddle up!