Peter Jackson: 'Why I Love Harry Knowles'

Peter Jackson: 'Why I Love Harry Knowles' (Guest Column)

The "Hobbit" helmer says he was smitten by the Ain't It Cool founder from the start: "Harry was one of us."

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Richard Griffiths Dies Following Heart Surgery

Awww... I always enjoyed his performances.



'Harry Potter' Actor Richard Griffiths Dies Following Heart Surgery

Daniel Radcliffe leads tributes to the English actor, who achieved cult status in the U.K. for his turn in the George Harrison-produced comedy classic, "Withnail and I."

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How We Got Around L.A. Nearly 100 Years Ago

I would sign a petition to reinstate the ostrich cart!!


Ostrich Carts, Horse See-Saws & More: How We Got Around L.A. Nearly 100 Years Ago

                    

Once upon a time in Los Angeles, the horseless carriage was a newfangled wealthy person's alternative to the growing city's network of streetcars, buses, and trolleys. Mobility was a thing of adventure and experiment, with a little whimsy mixed in, as these photos from the first few decades of the 20th century will attest.

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