John Hughes

Music
March 1, 2012
MC Bat Commander's Head Explodes!
Christian Jacobs' 15-year journey from leading the ultimate OC cult band to 'The Aquabats! Super Show!'
News
June 2, 2011
In Fred Karger's Presidential Run, GOP Stands for Gay Old Party
The OC resident and onetime Republican hatchet man hopes his quixotic campaign can push his party to become more gay-friendly
Blogs
September 8, 2009
Gettin' Made: Frantically Mincing Words
A couple of my husband and I's favorite booths to visit at any given craft fair are The Frantic Meerkat and The Mincing Mockingbird. One booth features all kinds of fun clip-arty type images with hilarious sayings accompanying them--the other, poignant artworks focusing on all kinds of birds. I got ... More >>
Film
April 16, 2009
[Web Exclusive!] Judging From '17 Again,' Zac Efron Should Stick to Musicals
Film
April 2, 2009
'Adventureland' Takes a Ride Back to the Summer of Our '80s Youth
Film
January 24, 2008
Scared Stupid
Local filmmakers shoot retro horror in a very modern way
Features
December 28, 2006
It's Soooo High School
And thats a compliment to Rian Johnsons teen detective noir
Music
March 11, 2004
Oiled and Topless!
The realities of being the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Features
March 1, 2001
Smell the Love
Is the best thing about the Moseleys their clean, close shave?
No, its waking up in their arms.
Columns
February 10, 2000
Mergers and Acquisitions Girl
In which the Girl attempts yet another unfriendly takeover!