Catherine Womack

A collection like this is easier (and cheaper) to accumulate than you might think.; Credit: Martin Cooper via Flickr

How to Shop for Classical Music on Vinyl

Catherine Womack
So, you’ve decided to nerd up your record collection and expand your aural palette by getting into classical music on vinyl? Awesome! But where to start? The good news is that high-quality classical vinyl is relatively easy to find. The great news is that learning the basics of how to......
Live-action nominee Ave Maria

This Year's Oscar Shorts are Actually Worth Seeing

Catherine Womack
If you’re planning on boycotting the Oscars this year, good for you. Watching old white men pat other old white men on the back as they hand each other trophies is a tired ritual and a tedious way to spend a Sunday evening. I’ve been boycotting the Oscars for years,......
We've all felt this way.; Credit: Thinkstock

The 5 Emotional Stages of Apartment Hunting in L.A.

Catherine Womack
Moving to Los Angeles — especially from a city halfway or all the way across the country — is never easy. But the absolute least easy things you will do as part of your move is find a place to live. The Internet is full of useful advice for how......