Steve Mortimore is a London-based supervising location manager with nearly 30 years of experience, known for his work on Napoleon, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Wonder Woman 1984, and Paramount’s MobLand. His credits also include blockbuster productions such as World War Z, Kingsman: The Secret Service, All the Money in the World, and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Q. Tell us a little about yourself and explain how you got into this line of work and walk us through what location scouting actually involves? I’m a London-based Supervising Location Manager and, […]

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Ross Clarkson is a cinematographer and director, best known for action-packed hits like Undisputed II: Last Man Standing and Undisputed III: Redemption. With more than 30 years in the film industry, he has brought his lens to projects across the globe—shooting in Hong Kong, Thailand, throughout Europe and in Hollywood. Q. Most of your cinematography work is in action films. What is it about that genre that appeals to you? It’s exciting and a lot of pressure, it gets the adrenaline pumping. I started working at a TV station in […]

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Matthew Polly is the national bestselling author of American Shaolin, Tapped Out and Bruce Lee: A Life. A Princeton University graduate and Rhodes Scholar, he spent two years studying kung fu at the Shaolin Temple in Henan, China. His writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Esquire, Slate, Playboy, and The Nation. He is a fellow at Yale University and lives in New Haven, Connecticut. Q1. Kung Fu, Chinese culture, and language were at the forefront of your life in your younger years. Could you tell us a bit about your background, and how your interest in kung […]

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Jake Needham is an American-born novelist and former screenwriter who has lived in Asia—mainly Thailand and Singapore—since the early 1980s. He has published 18 books and has been nominated for the Barry Award three times. His seventh book in the Inspector Tay series — Who the Hell Is Harry Black? — won the Barry Award for Best Paperback Mystery of 2024. Q. You are originally from Houston, Texas, but you have been living in Asia since the 80s. That is a long time in Asia. Tell us what first drew you […]

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Originally published via PJ Media: What follows is a (mostly) unedited excerpt from my critically acclaimed, gold-standard expat travel memoir/existentialist treatise, “Broken English Teacher: Notes From Exile”: The degenerate felon with whom I had come to briefly reside in South Georgia in 2006 through a series of unfortunate events, in my younger years, asked me for a cigarette. Tyrone had none because he refused to buy any. Inhaling deeply the smoke he hadn’t paid for, Tyrone once said to me: “Get it how you live.” For sure. November 12, 2018: Me and […]

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The city was eerily ghost-town like, or at least as close as a major city like Los Angeles can be. Although it wasn’t nearly as empty as when we had LA and other freeways to ourselves during March through June of 2020, when we took full advantage of shelter in place policies, no traffic and cheap gas to explore this great country. The second to last week of the year is always one of our favorite times to explore Los Angeles because there’s very little traffic in comparison to the […]

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Murrieta Hot Springs, California,  Geothermal Resort Review I first discovered the benefits of thermal springs as a young bride living in Southern Germany.  My life there included visits to picturesque towns which evoked scenes right out of the “Sound of Music.”  But nothing quite surpassed the rejuvenation and relaxation I felt after a dip in one of the many thermal pools that dotted the Bavarian countryside. I had the pleasure of soaking in thermal mineral waters in Baden-Baden and Bad Tölz, as well as in many other geothermal spas throughout […]

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The lights and allure of Las Vegas has long held curiosity for me. It’s a dazzling playground for all. From mind-blowing entertainment, dancing fountains, world-class cuisine and 24-hour casinos – and all on one street! There’s no denying that Las Vegas is a relentless assault on the senses and earns its high-octane reputation as the Entertainment Capital of the World. But is there actually more to Sin City than sensory overload? I was determined to find out on my recent trip and here I offer some of my personal highlights […]

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Needing a break from wine work and with Los Angeles always a relaxing and therapeutic relatively short drive away (with no traffic), I scheduled a mid week getaway to Sonesta Redondo Beach. This beachside resort is within about a 20 minute drive from LAX. And for those wanting to enjoy Southern California’s mild year-round coastal climate and its ‘fit’ lifestyle, the resort is conveniently located across from the Strand, a bike and pedestrian path which runs up to Malibu. Bicycles are available to rent for guests. Don’t miss a dip […]

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Kicking off the 100th Anniversary, and on the heels of a transformative ‘makeover’ of the Hollywood Sign, visitors will enjoy a richer experience with one of the most photographed sites in the world February, 2023–Los Angeles–The Hollywood Sign Trust announced plans to spearhead a Visitor Center that will offer fans a more enriching experience and the opportunity to learn about the fascinating history of the Hollywood Sign. The project kicks off the Trust’s year-long celebration of the Sign’s 100th anniversary and is in line with its mission to protect and […]

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FOUR-TIME GRAMMY© AWARD WINNER KEITH URBAN ANNOUNCES NEW LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT ZAPPOS THEATER AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO LAS VEGAS (Nov, 2022) – Global music superstar Keith Urban has announced a new headlining Las Vegas residency at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino opening Friday, March 3, 2023 for a run of 16 dates. Following a successful run of shows over the past three years at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Keith Urban: The Las Vegas Residency will be a brand new show, custom designed for […]

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Visit Lauderdale Takes Home Four Flagler Awards, Including Two Coveted Henry’s GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (October 2022) – Visit Lauderdale, the destination marketing organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale (Broward County), made an impressive showing at the annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, which took place on August 31, 2022. Each year, VISIT FLORIDA hosts the Flagler Awards to honor organizations who show exemplary skills in marketing Florida as one of the world’s top travel destinations. This year, Visit Lauderdale was recognized for its hard work, winning the highest honor with […]

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LAS VEGAS (March 23, 2022) – As part of the continued celebration around their 50th anniversary, four-time GRAMMY®-winning and Diamond-certified rock legends Aerosmith have announced the return of their Las Vegas residency, AEROSMITH: DEUCES ARE WILD at Dolby Live at Park MGM, beginning Friday, June 17, 2022. The incredible show will be the first live concert experience presented in Dolby Atmos® at Dolby Live. Dolby Live is one of the world’s most technologically advanced performance venues for enjoying live music in Dolby Atmos. “The only rust at Dolby Live is […]

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The EAGLES – Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill – are returning to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 28, for an encore performance of the band’s three sold-out ‘Hotel California’ concerts in 2019. Those concerts launched the band’s current, 63-date ‘Hotel California’ Tour, which features the Hotel California album performed live in its entirety from start to finish, accompanied by an orchestra and choir. After a short intermission, the band will perform a set of their greatest hits. The […]

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Hiko is an ancient form of juggling in Tonga where women continuously toss tui tui nuts in the air. It is a game played only by women in this Polynesian nation and is on the verge of extinction. Paprika traveled to Tonga to capture this long-lost tradition on film. Recently, I had a chance to ask Paprika a few questions about this award-winning documentary. Q. How did you get into juggling, what drew you to juggling and what juggling does to you? I was a multi award winning gymnast as […]

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