tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post8615573108538962165..comments2024-01-27T02:33:23.675-08:00Comments on Beverly in Movieland: Francesca Lia Block: Pretty in Pink (Smog)Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15515783219367479399noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-38793138796002712452012-03-22T09:04:49.353-07:002012-03-22T09:04:49.353-07:00I'd love to get your reaction, Craig. Francesc...I'd love to get your reaction, Craig. Francesca's outlook isn't for everyone, but her fans are passionate. I'm glad you're checking out her writing. (Hey, I should get a cut of her royalties!)Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515783219367479399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-48312354163737969242012-03-19T21:00:21.857-07:002012-03-19T21:00:21.857-07:00I haven't read any of the books - but anything...I haven't read any of the books - but anything taking place in the 80's in Hollywood is of interest - off to Amazon I go again!Craig Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06037542638067599437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-82811348605338804102011-10-27T16:40:36.512-07:002011-10-27T16:40:36.512-07:00A New York Times book reviewer paid Francesca the ...A New York Times book reviewer paid Francesca the ultimate compliment: “Block writes about the real Los Angeles better than anyone since Raymond Chandler.” I feel she certainly doesn't deal with everyday L.A. in her books, but she captures something of the city as it permeates our dreams. Personally, I'm proud to have her represent native Angelenos like me.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515783219367479399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-78377417228564796142011-10-27T16:13:35.035-07:002011-10-27T16:13:35.035-07:00I agree that from what I remember of the books, th...I agree that from what I remember of the books, the look and feel of LA is very important -- not something to be pared down or moved to another decade.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06745796592284210732noreply@blogger.com