Steve Lopez

Reel Journalism Screens "The Soloist" - Posted April 15, 2009
Last night former WaPo VP Pat Butler joined Nick Clooney and LA Times columnist Steve Lopez for a screening of "The Soloist" at the AFI Silver Theater. The Newseum and American University hosted the event as a part of the Reel Journalism film series, which explores the intersection of movies and... [FishBowlDC]

Zuma Dogg Defeats Villaraigosa! - Posted March 4, 2009
When we fell asleep last night - Villaraigosa was headed for a run off. This morning he has another 4 years as mayor to talk about what he wants to do, then how hard it is to do it and then ultimately not get it done. Exhibit A? Measure B. Is he... [FishBowlLA]

Where There's Smoke... - Posted November 17, 2008
Our heads hurt. Our lungs ache. We're cranky. It's not like we were training for the Pasadena Marathon and then it got canceled. But we've been trapped inside our house all weekend trying to avoid more smoke inhalation than absolutely necessary. Of course, thinking of LAFD makes the pain subside.... [FishBowlLA]

'The Soloist' Pulled From Oscar Contention - Posted October 17, 2008
"The Soloist," starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx and based on a series of L.A. Times columns, won't be given a 2008 release, thus disqualifying it for the Oscars, according to several outlets. Sources say Viacom is under financial pressure and is unwilling to spend the cash to release the film,... [FishBowlLA]

LAT In 90 Seconds - Posted September 23, 2008
Pot, Meet Kettle: Steve Lopez attempts to lampoon Sarah Palin by calling her town an ugly mess of big-box chains and fast food restaurants. Steve, have you been to Orange County lately? Award Winners: Several local artists and researchers were among those listed as this year's MacArthur awards winners. The LAT did... [FishBowlLA]

LAT In 90 Seconds - Posted July 16, 2008
50 Cent: Not the rapper, the price tag. In the face of cuts and other awful things, Steve Lopez reminds readers what they're getting for 50 cents: "Although that money doesn't buy you the same-size staff that was in place when I arrived seven years ago, those two quarters still buy... [FishBowlLA]

FBLA EXCLUSIVE: The Truth About Eric Longabardi's Necktie - Posted June 24, 2008
Our post about the L.A. Press Club awards inspired a few lamentations among winners who were not listed, but no lamentations were as interesting as those of ERSNews.com's Eric Longabardi, who won a shared 1st place prize along with Suzanne Murch, Melanie Switzer and Raheem Dawson for an E! Entertainment... [FishBowlLA]

LA Times Serial Novel: Spinning Out of Control--Paper Begs for Pro Writers - Posted April 7, 2008
Steve Lopez started a serial novel at the Los Angeles Times, but those pesky amateurs are so useless. Sue Horton sent this missive: Are you at that point in writing something that you'd rather scrub the kitchen floor with a toothbrush than type another word? DO NOT DESPAIR.You see, we've started a... [FishBowlLA]

LAT In 90 Seconds - Posted April 2, 2008
Serial Novel: Steve Lopez's experiment in reader participation continues, with Chapter 4 of his reader-written serial novel. The Orange County Register did something like this five or six years ago. It sucked. Rabbi Rushfield's Latest Sermon: Rabbi Richard Rushfield quotes Wms Blake and Gibson before he even mentions the words American Idol.... [FishBowlLA]

LAT In The Limelight: It Ain't Pretty - Posted March 18, 2008
Former LAT Jerusalem bureau chief Marjorie Miller writes about the Spring Street newsroom's strange relationship with the Hollywood movie crew that took over for a few days during the filming of The Soloist, which is based on a series of Steve Lopez columns about formerly homeless violinist Nathaniel Ayers. It's as telling... [FishBowlLA]

Will the LA Times Delete All the Old Staffers? - Posted March 5, 2008
Of the big list of staffers eligible for the buyout at the LA Times, only a handful (under 10) are over 60. The powers that be might think long and hard before booting the seniors. Lewis Segal, the dance critic, is going. Sasha Anawalt writes: In a city where dance riddles the... [FishBowlLA]

LA Times Editorial On Villaraigosa: Naughty, Naughty, Nada - Posted July 6, 2007
FBLA had been worried that the LA Times wasn't going to opine on Mayor Tony and his hot tamale. Today's op-ed reminds readers about other pols who couldn't keep their pants zipped. Hard-hitting, it's not. Cheaters who prosper Mayors, presidents -- many have strayed. But do naughty Republicans fare better than naughty Democrats? July... [FishBowlLA]

Jack Shafer in Slate names LA Times All-Stars - Posted January 8, 2007
Writing in Slate, Jack Shafer picks out those LA Times writers he considers to be "the most talented journalists" who might jump ship, if the Tribune keeps hacking away at the paper's mandate and budget. And there's a big list, including Pulitzer winners Dan Neil, Carolyn Cole, Charles Ornstein, and a... [FishBowlLA]

Jack Shafer in Slate names LA Times All-Stars - Posted January 8, 2007
Writing in Slate, Jack Shafer picks out those LA Times writers he considers to be "the most talented journalists" who might jump ship, if the Tribune keeps hacking away at the paper's mandate and budget. And there's a big list, including Pulitzer winners Dan Neil, Carolyn Cole, Charles Ornstein, and a... [FishBowlLA]