Katie Buenneke

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Best Way to Read Comic Books for Free

Katie Buenneke
Being a true comic book devotee can be a costly proposition. For fans who don't want to break the bank every time they discover a buzzy new author or artist, Hoopla is a good way to get a fix. Los Angeles Public Library cardholders who log into the Hoopla app......
A female Deadpool cosplayer; Credit: Katie Buenneke

This Year's Comic-Con Wasn't All About White Dudes

Katie Buenneke
Traditionally, comic conventions have been the domain of white guys. But this year — more so than in past years — San Diego Comic-Con wasn't catering specifically to what is often assumed to be its core demographic.  Take, for example, the Saturday programming in Hall H, Comic-Con’s biggest room. The......
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Why This Might Be Elvira's Last Comic-Con (as Elvira)

Katie Buenneke
Cassandra Peterson has been playing Elvira, the self-proclaimed Mistress of the Dark and horror movie hostess for 35 years, and she's been attending Comic-Con as the character for longer than she can remember. “I was going through my records trying to find the first Comic-Con I came to, and it......
Dress the part — but make sure your shoes are comfortable.; Credit: Chuck Cook

15 Things Everyone Going to Comic-Con Should Know

Katie Buenneke
Congratulations! You've done it — you got passes to the five-day geek Valhalla known as San Diego Comic-Con. You’ve been initiated into a ritualistic annual pilgrimage for many a comic/sci-fi/fantasy fan, and it’s going to change your life. But before you set out on your journey, you'll want to prepare......
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9 Ways Los Angeles and New York City are Actually the Same

Katie Buenneke
It's a common sport to pit Los Angeles and New York against each other. The rivalry seems ageless, explored over and over (and over) again by countless movies (like Annie Hall) and misguided New York Times think pieces. But why fight when the two cities are really so similar? Take these......
Roundabout Theatre's touring production of Cabaret comes to the Pantages in July.; Credit: Photo by Joan Marcus

5 Good Reasons to See L.A. Theater in 2016

Katie Buenneke
As 2016 approaches, it's a great time to take stock of what the previous year in theater provided — like these five bold shows that wowed us in 2015 — and also to start looking forward to what promising theater the new year might bring. Though many companies have only......