Collages by Seana Italia Redmond
By Stefano Tonchi
Los Angeles is the recognized movie capital of the world, but for decades it has been accused of being a one-industry town, where the only conversation and social interactions happen in the circles of the film and entertainment industry. Indeed, most of the social life of Los Angeles has revolved around the award events where that industry celebrates its leaders. The movie studio executives are usually seated at the tables with the producers, the directors and the actors of their movies, with few exceptions for unexpected guests like an esteemed fine artist or a power-brokering real estate mogul.