American Ballet Theatre Dancers Dazzle at 75th Anniversary Gala
The air of excitement in the Beverly Hilton’s International Ballroom was palpable as the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) celebrated its 75th anniversary December 7 with a holiday benefit sponsored by jeweler Harry Winston and the Lloyd E. Rigler – Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation. The cocktail hour was abuzz with anticipation about the special performance that included excerpts from seven classic and contemporary ballets which...
SAG Awards Nominate Casts of ‘Beasts,’ ‘The Big Short, ‘Spotlight,’ ‘Compton’ and ‘Trumbo’
The SAG Awards feature film nominations are always a strong predictor of the Oscars, and today’s announcement bodes well for actors including Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, Saoirse Ronan and Bryan Cranston to rack up further kudos. The year’s most anticipated film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was not released in time to be considered for this year’s honors. On the television side, it was a great day for...
Santa Monica’s New ArcLight Cinemas Provide a Thrilling Theatrical Experience
It’s been 20 long years since Santa Monica has seen the opening of a new movie theater complex, and many film lovers will agree that the new ArcLight Cinemas has been worth the wait. The 12-theater venue– larger than any complex in the beachside city – officially screened its first films on November 20. The ArcLight is located on the third floor of Santa Monica Place, atop Bloomingdales on the 4th Street side of the open-air...
Writers Guild Reveals the 101 Funniest Screenplays of All Time
Woody Allen. Mel Brooks. Steve Martin. Nora Ephron. Billy Wilder. Preston Sturges. Judd Apatow. Amy Heckerling. Charlie Chaplin. Jon Favreau. Joel and Ethan Coen. They were all on the list as the Writers Guild of America unveiled its 101 Funniest Screenplays of all time in a rollicking presentation at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, giving props to the writers who sometimes don’t get as much respect as their drama counterparts. The...
Hot Opening for ICE, Holiday Season’s Outdoor Skating Rink
It’s a little taste of Rockefeller Plaza off the Promenade—Santa Monica’s seasonal outdoor ICE skating rink is open for business after a gala grand opening that saw hundreds of people lacing up their skates and taking a spin around the ice. It’s become a great holiday tradition in the seaside city’s downtown district, when the corner of 5th Street and Arizona Avenue is transformed into a winter wonderland with the centerpiece being...
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