Silvia Kratzer
- Biography
Silvia Kratzer is a professor of Film and Television at UCLA and at Chapman University. She has previously published her work in the academic field. More recently she has written screenplays and fiction and non-fiction essay published in the e—zine Crumpled Papers that she co-founded with other writing members and café literati of Hollywood. Originally from Germany, she has lived in Hollywood for over ten years. She can be reached at kratzer@chapman.edu.
Silvia Kratzer's Perfect Days
Paso Robles Wine CountryHalfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco along the legendary historical El Camino Real trail is the still under-discovered wine region of Paso Robles. Hot days and cold nights offer an ideal climate for this region specializing in Syrah and also known for growing outstanding Zinfandels, Cabernet Sauvignons, Chardonnays, and Merlots.
Gentle rolling hills, valleys and sharp cliffs ensure a variety of micro climates ideal for wine-growing. Set amidst bucolic back roads and rolling hills, a wine tasting tour of Paso Robles blends visual pleasures and culinary feasts.
Paso Robles Wine CountryHalfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco along the legendary historical El Camino Real trail is the still under-discovered wine region of Paso Robles. Hot days and cold nights offer an ideal climate for this region specializing in Syrah and also known for growing outstanding Zinfandels, Cabernet Sauvignons, Chardonnays, and Merlots.
Gentle rolling hills, valleys and sharp cliffs ensure a variety of micro climates ideal for wine-growing. Set amidst bucolic back roads and rolling hills, a wine tasting tour of Paso Robles blends visual pleasures and culinary feasts.
Balancing Mind, Body and Soul in Long BeachBeyond the Long Beach tourist-packed haunts such as the Queen Mary and Aquarium are many quaint neighborhoods worth exploring such as the Belmont Heights Art Quarter. Friendly storefronts, cozy coffee shops, art galleries and great restaurants offer many ways to discover the area. For a leisurely day of relaxation and pampering begin at Ambiance Skin Care Salon.
L.A.’S Rock and Counterculture SceneDid you ever want to be part of the Los Angeles 60's rock hipsters? Hop aboard Esotouric's rock history tour "Where the Action Was," for a multi-media, high-voltage all-around experience. It's a cruise along the streets and back alleys of Hollywood and the Sunset Strip. Discover ‘ground zero' of teen rebellion, youth culture, underground clubs, psychedelic recording studios, rock royalty reminiscence and glitterati galore.
Runyon Canyon…The Hip Single’s HangoutLooking for one of Hollywood's best singles hot spots? Head to Runyon Canyon around 10:30 on a sunny morning. A hidden jewel just above Hollywood Blvd, Runyon Canyon is a 134-acre park that ascends up to Mulholland Drive, the hilly ridge that divides LA from the Valley. Trails afford breath-taking vistas over LA's sprawling cityscape...not to mention the beautiful people who frequent the park which is abuzz with hipsters, actors, trainers, and dog walkers. It's one of the trendiest locations for singles to workout, check out and find that perfect date.
L.A. Film Noir:Then and NowThe allure of Film Noir, those dark downtown thrillers have mesmerized viewers since they began in the 1940's. These steamy, seamy tales of hardboiled P.I.s, of good cops gone bad over a dame and smoldering femme fatales in sinister bars top the list of cult classic favorites.
