Stefan Thiel

Landmarks

Stefan Thiel
The Argyle (8358 Sunset Blvd.; 323-654-7100; www.argylehotel.com), designed by Leland Bryant, was built in ’29 and features stunning Art Deco architecture with spectacular panoramic views. The 15-floor hotel, also known as Sunset Tower, resembles the Empire State Building and has been home to John Wayne and Billie Burke, among others......

The Golden Age of Cinema?

Stefan Thiel
As we enter a new year, a new century and a new millennium, The L.A. Weekly pays tribute to the cinematic "triumphs" of 1999. Thus shall not be forgotten: Cruel Intentions "It's a masterpiece." --Jeff Simon, The Buffalo News The Matrix "A mind-bending pop-art masterpiece." --Joseph Gelmis, Newsday magazine "A......