Commentary: Is there a Los Angeles musical style?

Los Angeles serves as a hub for film and music, with notable composers like Stravinsky, Schoenberg (who spent more of his life in L.A. than any other city), and John Cage, who had a profound impact on the second half of the 20th century, calling it home. Understanding Los Angeles’ influence on jazz, pop music, and even world music is an endeavor that spans a lifetime.

10 Sequels That Were Supposed to End Their Franchises But Didn’t

Initially, it was believed that several popular movie series would conclude, with at least one film in each series supposedly serving as the finale. However, unexpectedly, new ideas emerged and more films followed, much to the amusement of fans who later contemplated these movies as the supposed endings. They were envisioned as the conclusion of a harmonious trilogy, the final breath of a fading franchise, or an innovative experiment that gathered everyone for one last adventure. In retrospect, we now know they weren’t any of these things, but it’s intriguing to ponder what would have happened if they had been.