About Ed Rampell
Ed Rampell is an L.A.-based full-time freelance writer and journalist who has reported for: ABC News’ “20/20,” Reuters, AP, Variety, L.A. Times, The Progressive, Hollywood Progressive.com, Jesther Entertainment, The Nation, Mother Jones, Australian Broadcasting Corp., Financial Times (of London), The Guardian (of London), Written By, L.A. Daily News, Rock Cellar Magazine, etc. Rampell co-authored four books, including “Made In Paradise, Hollywood’s Films of Hawaii and the South Seas” and “Pearl Harbor in the Movies” and is solo author of “Progressive Hollywood, A People's Film History of the United States.” Politician Mark Pocan Goes Undercover to Expose Clandestine Corporate Conspiracy!
Newly elected Congressman Mark Pocan infiltrated ALEC – a dubious and mysterious organization whose goal is to take over America, lawmaker by lawmaker, statehouse by statehouse! read the story
Inside Janis Joplin’s “Room 105″ – Interview with Singer Sophie B. Hawkins
Sophie B. Hawkins talks to us in a no-holds-barred interview about playing the legendary Janis Joplin in a new musical theatre piece – “Room 105.” read the story
New Play ‘Untitled Warhol Project’ Explores the 1960s Icon
If a playwright decided to write a play about a quintessential musician who captured the sizzling ’60s zeitgeist he’d have an awful lot of eenie, meenie, miney moe-ing to do: Jagger? Lennon? Clapton? Dylan? Joplin? Hendrix? But for the Odyssey… read the story
VOTING – Your Right to Fight!
Voters! Here’s an election guide to keep you informed, and vigilant in your quest for democracy. Included is a video of a debate which includes many candidates excluded from the 2-party duopoly. read the story
TOP 11 Election Movies
Hollywood is known for western, war and gangster movies about the bullet, but it has also had a long love affair with the ballot, and the democratic process. As early as D.W. Griffith’s 1915 racist epic The Birth of a Nation… read the story
“Beatles Stories” Movie: Interview with Director Seth Swirsky
Beatles Stories, A Fab Four Fan’s Ultimate Road Trip is a Studs Terkel-like oral history told by famous musicians, recording industry technicians and fans who encountered the lads from Liverpool over the years. Interview subjects include Oscar winning actor Jon… read the story
Meet Albert Watson, Rock Photographer
Rock Cellar Magazine caught up with legendary photographer Albert Watson at his latest exhibit in St. Moritz, Switzerland, where he talked to us about his work with the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Alfred Hitchcock, Steve Jobs and 50 Cent. read the story
Wild in the Seats!
Movie Theaters: What is it about watching images in the dark with strangers that makes everyone do such crazy things? read the story
Tom Hayden: The Practical Prophet of Change (Interview)
Tom Hayden on the Port Huron Statement‘s enduring relevance, Occupy Wall Street, citizen activism and reform, “Hanoi Jane” Fonda, the 2012 presidential election, and the endless search for truth and meaning. read the story
Tom Morello: Protest You Can Rock To (Interview)
Tom Morello – The Nightwatchman is ubiquitous. Wherever there’s a campfire-rave-up protest movement, that’s where you’ll find him. read the story