What ‘Argo’ and ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Now Share: WGA Awards for Their Writers
To twist a popular line from the screenplay–“I’ve never left anyone behind”– “Argo” is apparently not leaving any awards behind. Chris Terrio added another one to the film’s trophy case by taking the award for best adapted screenplay at the 2013 Writers Guild Awards, which honor outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, radio, new media and videogames. “I’m so...
Gourmet Treasures of the New Monsieur Marcel
It was a well-dressed crowd that arrived and a well-fed crowd that departed several hours later as more than 200 gourmet aficionados turned out for the grand opening of the newest foodie mecca in Beverly Hills, Monsieur Marcel. The reception benefited UNICEF, with 20% of sales going to the charity, and showcased a wide collection of the very finest in imported and domestic artisanal food and wines. Monsieur Marcel co-founders ...
Pre-Grammy Dinner with Cool J and the Gang
It was the eve of the 55th annual Grammy Awards and host LL Cool J was all smiles as he arrived at a gala dinner thrown in his honor at the SLS Hotel, hosted by Hennessy. Co-host Mark Burnett greeted guests at the cocktail reception, which featured hors d’oeuvres by acclaimed chef José Andrés from the kitchen at The Bazaar restaurant inside the hotel, appetizers which included favorites like caviar cones filled with...
BAFTA Also Stands for ‘Ben Affleck Film Takes All’
Even the British are in love with a previously classified chapter in American history, the rescue of six Americans during the Iranian hostage crisis of 1979. Yes, Ben Affleck and his “Argo” have just added more trophies to their treasure chest of awards, picking up the BAFTAs for best director and best picture at ceremonies Sunday night in London. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is just the latest of a...
Feeling Really Charitable About a Saks Shopping Spree
It’s not every night that you could have free reign of the store at Saks Fifth Avenue after hours – and hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and Champagne to boot – not to mention complimentary polish changes and blowouts. It was all part of a special evening, put on by the philanthropic Society of Los Angeles to kick off a campaign called Send Your Love to a Cause. For the month of September, every time you charge...
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