Thursday, September 24, 2009

Brand X and Verizon Wireless...present Movies @ Santa Monica Pier!



Bueller screens on October 2nd at pier!






For the past couple of weeks, Brand X and Verizon Wireless have been sponsoring a delightful event on the pier in Santa Monica (CA).

Unfortunately, like all good things in life, the series is about to draw to a close!

In the event a night outdoors (with a mate, family member, or close friend)  is up your entertainment alley, then take a jaunt down to Santa Monica Beach and catch a documentary - FUEL - which won the best audience award at Sundance Film Festival this past year.

Some critics hailed the insightful thought-provoking film as:

"The most hopeful movie of the year"

If docs are not your style - and remind you of education industrials you were once forced to take a gander at in the sweaty old gym in high school - I guarantee that next week's offering will screen to a packed house!

Ferris Beuller's Day off - directed by John Hughes (who recently passed to spirit) - is a hilarious comedy which stars a mischievous young Matthew Broderick, a candy-apple red Ferrari, and - the ultimate old fart of a school principal - sure to burn in hell.

Free popcorn and bottled water will be handed out to guests who drop by the Verizon tent.

Well, there has to be a promo in there somewhere, eh?

Enjoy!

GATES OPEN @ 7 P.M.
MOVIES START AT DUSK
CHAIRS BLANKETS AND KIDS WELCOME
NO ALCOHOL



FUEL screens on September 25th!

MacKenzie Phillips...lies about my father musician John Phillips! Demented child star needs therapy...





Bijou a songbird, too!

Yesterday, I was quite staggered when I spied a couple of posts featuring Bijou Phillips (in which I reported on a red-carpet appearance and subsequent stage performance at a fundraising event later that festive evening at the Palms in Vegas under the auspcies of the CineVegas Film Festival) racking up a dizzying number of hits seemingly out-of-the-blue.

Post: 07/15/2008

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2008/06/cinevegas-film-festivalparis-hilton.html

Post: 06/15/2008

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2008/06/cinevegas-film-festivalbijou-phillips.html

The phenomenon continued bright and early this morning.

Something must be up in respect to Bijou and her lovely mother, I thought to myself.

Later this morning, after I wiped the cobwebs of a deep sleep from my foggy brain, I strolled in for a snack at the local Jack-in-Box.

At this juncture, I managed to thumb through the daily Review Journal, and happened across a news report on Bijou's sister - MacKenzie Phillips - screaming out at me from a caption in the daily.

"Phillips alleges Incest"

The bizarre has-been actress was at it again - engaging in bold-faced theatrics (on this occasion literally drumming up lies) - to thrust her sorry self into the limelight once again.

In the article, MacKenzie alleged an ongoing incestuous affair with her father (celebrated musician John Phillips of the Mammas & Pappas), which is a preposterous notion by anyone' standards!

In her new book - "High on Arrival" (go figure!) - the dried up tart swears that she had sex (no glove no love, eh?)  with old dad-y-o the night before her own wedding in 1979 when she was just sweet (argh!) sixteen.

Since John died in 19, the poor soul is not in this realm to defend himself.

But, fortunately, former wife Genevieve Waite dashed in to nip the scuttlebutt in the bud!

In a written statement read on the Oprah Winfrey Show this past week, Genevieve underscored the reality of the situation.

"John was incapale,  no matter how drunk or drugged he was, of having such a relationship with his own child."

Ah, from the mouths of true babes.

Gotcha, Mac!





Bijou at CineVegas Red Carpet Event
(Genevieve danced with abandon later at Palms)

Liberace...Siegfried & Roy inducted into Hall of Fame in Vegas! Public (& fans) invited to ceremony September 25th...









The Queen of glitter - and the undisputed  Kings of  Lion pampering - will be honored by the University of Nevada "Hall of Fame" tomorrow afternoon (September 25th) at 6:30 p.m.

Fans of Liberace and Siegfeld & Roy will undoubtedly trot down to the Artemus Ham Hall  on campus to join in the fun (free!).

There will also be a VIP reception (after the initial opening ceremonies) for those who pine to meet the celebrated entertainers Siegfeld & Roy in person.

Attendees who cough up a $200 contribution to help raise funds for the organization are invited to the chi-chi after-soiree to mingle and munch on complimentary food and exotic cocktails.

Several months ago, I was inspired to pen a post on the highlights of  Liberace's dazzling career, which also zeroed in on the intriqing private life of the extravagant showman - who chose to not only play the fop - but quip on one hilarious occasion:

"I'm laughing all the way to the bank."

Post:  07/01/2008

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2008/07/liberaceking-of-glitters-museum-sight.html

In recent months, it was announced that a bio of the late-great Liberace is in the works to star - believe it! - Michael Douglas.

Well, if he could handle the "War of the Roses", why not the scandalous romantic battles of Liberace?

The "Hall of Fame" was formed to specifically honor residents of  Southern Nevada (in the Vegas metropolis in particular) who have made outstanding contributions to the Arts which include those of a Visual, Performance, or Archictectural nature.

In addition to Liberace and Siegfried & Roy, other honorees named at press time included respected architect William E. Snyder, Patron Bernice Fischer, and former two-term Nevada Governor Lorraine Hunt-Bono.

Each receipient will be gifted a Sidney Award - which was named after the 1st inductee - Director George Sidney.





Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Mohammed Gadaffi...pitches tent in Martha Stewart's neck-of-woods! Protests @ United Nations disrupt proceedings...


Gadaffi in less bohemian salad & tent days!





As soon as known-terrorist - Mohammed Gadaffi - touched down on these shores the controversies began to rear their ugly head!

For starters, a failed attempt to pitch a tent in Central Park,  forced the defiant rebel to seek refuge beyond the fringe of the inviting NYC cityscape.

Unfortunately, for the tony town of Bedford, the ego-maniac from Libya set his bizarre sights on a country acre or two owned by high-profile financier Donald Trump just short of the outer reaches of the wilderness.

Consequently, night-before-last, Gadaffi's handlers were hoisting a large canvas structure on the rustic estate, with the specific intent of securing shelter from the impending storm.

Not so fast, bozo!

The neighbors in the upscale community - Martha Stewart, for one - must have been screaming bloody-murder.

Because, on the heels of the militant's arrival, city officials were inclined to pay the foreign entourage a visit - and in the process - give 'em a tongue-lashing or two.

On one talk show a fuming resident lamented that Gaddafi and his outlaws didn't play by the rules.

"They trespassed on my property. Cut down trees." he angrily snorted on 360 (CNN).

After further questioning from TV cutie - Anderson Cooper - a spokesperson for the city wisely noted the town of Bedford (and its residents)  had two options they could pursue.

The city was within its legal bounds to file a criminal complaint from the get-go because the builders of the off-beat structure did not abide by applicable rules and regulations set down by the City in recent years.

A permit was not obtained, for instance.

In the alternative, the townsfolk are also legally entitled to file "moving papers" with the Supreme Court, to force an injunction  (and hence)  put an end to Gadaffi's tent-city lunacy.

Meanwhile, Gadaffi continued to make waves early today when he arrived at the United Nations in downtown Manhattan with a gang of thugs in tow.

Protestors interrupted the normally easy-going gathering - and caused  many to speculate in the wee hours of the bid for peace -  it it was going to be tough-going the rest of the unpredictable day.

You betcha!

As luck would have it, Gadaffi was slated to speak second-up on the agenda, on the heels of the President's well-received appearance at the mic a scant few moments earlier.

To prevent any altercations - or unpleasant moments in the event the two crossed paths by accident - there was a lot of behind-the-scenes maneuvering on the part of intense Washington handlers to manipulate the proceedings to their political advantage.

For example, normally the speaker "next up" to the podium is queued-up and at-the-ready to stride forward, to ensure there are no delays or glitches.

On this instant occasion, it was not until after President Obama exited, that Gadaffi was allowed access  to the floor of the United Nations asssembly.

The delay was so obvious - that a handful of politicians wondered aloud if  Gaddafi (last minute) was being physically-prevented from basking in the glow of  his much-anticipated moment in view of the loud protests.

But, eventually, he strode confidently to the platform and commenced with his speech.

Actually, it was more of a rambling rant about the preamble to the United Nations charter, punctuated by a jab or two at a couple of Super Power Nations he accused of hi-jacking prestigious UN Benefits to their own advantage at the exclusion of others.

For the most part, he sounded like a madman.

As to his illegal immigrant status near Martha's vineyard (!), well, I say send in ICE.

In short order, he'll learn a valuable lesson about what happens when 'ya mess with Homeland Security!





Gadaffi roughs it in tony Bedford!

Barack Obama...speech at UN unpresidential? Swipes @ Bush unprecedented...




Bright and early this morning, Barack Obama strode to a podium in New York City to elucidate his thoughts on the world political and social scenes for the first time at the United Nations assembly.

To many, The U.S. President's speech - which tended to split hairs and stress the differences between the George W. Bush regime and that of his own over the past nine months - was unpresidential.

Critics argued that America's dirty laundry should not be aired on the world stage.

In sum, they underscored that it was a speech tailor-made for American voters, not for our allies abroad.

I am in accord.

The President's subtle references to North Korea and Iran (and  the political inferences) also failed to sit right with pundits and politicians alike.

Why?

Because the Prez's sly (self-serving) action was unprecedented!

In the final analysis, the occasion allowed the opportunity for President Barack Obama to reach out - be heard, if you will -  near and far.

Did he touch anyone?

News at 11!





Wizard of Oz...screenings tonight around country! Judy Garland classic enchanced...






During the depression, the "Wizard of Oz" was the "great escape" for theatre-goers in search of a magic place to hide "away above the chimney tops"  where troubles were inclined to melt "like lemon drops".

In the Warner Brothers fantasy feature - "Wizard of Oz" - they found that refuge.

In fact,  ticket-holders were totally captivated by the pretty young songbird - Judy Garland - and her spell-binding portrayal of a Kansas farm girl who gets swept up in a wild tornado - and ultimately - makes an awkward crash-landing  into a never-never-land poulated by talking scarecrows, wicked witches, and elusive wizards with ominous powers.

Now, seventy years later, the "Wizard of Oz" returns to theatres!

Tonight (September 23) Warner Brothers unveils an updated (and itechnologically-mproved) print to heralld the upcoming Blu-ray Hi-Def version due out in the near future.

According to insiders, the new "OZ" has been digitally sharpened and brightened - so much so, in fact - that  textures and details invisible in past prints scream out in all their former glory.

Tickets and details:  http://www.fathomevents.com/

For many, the much-anticipated screenings, will afford film buffs their first whirl at screening the celebrated classic since its first National release (1955).

Ray Bolger and Judy Garland star!





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Britney Spears...circus hits Vegas! Concerts September 26th thru 27th @ Mandalay Bay...


Circus bimbo babe returns to Big top!



Britney Spears and the final act of her Circus Tour splash down at Mandalay Bay this weekend much to the delight of die-hard fans!

Many are viewing the concert dates as a "comeback tour" for the once-troubled pop icon.

According to the Sun (London/U.K.):

"It is an all action, eye-melting pop spectacle which even leaves the crowd out of breath."

MTV.com - a tad critical (and stingy with rave reviews) on occasion - noted that Britney's "Circus" extravaganza was not only a sightr to behold, but the biggest show under one roof.

As for Pop Teen's  fashion get-up?

Ho-Hum!

Notwithstanding, I expect the lusty lass will play to sold-out houses.

See 'ya there!



Mandalay Bay & it's healing garden setting!


 
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