Category Archives: Film/Television

Oscar Preview: Watch for These Palisades Residents

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

By BERNICE FOX Oscars night is the biggest night in Hollywood – and often in Pacific Palisades! Several high profile names with ties to the Palisades will be part of Sunday’s Academy Awards. Front and center will be Conan O’Brien. … Continue reading →

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Palisadian Songwriter Celebrated in Upcoming Screening March 7

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

The documentary “More than Santa Baby” celebrates the life and music of long-time Palisadian composer Philip Springer, 99. The film will screen at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at The LA Live Regal Cinema – in the LA REEL … Continue reading →

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Not Going to Lie to You

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

Somedays I wake up and I feel low, so low I don’t want to get out of bed. I feel like all the money that people sent to Fire Aid that went to nonprofits (and the people that made that … Continue reading →

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Palisadians Nominated for Oscars

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

By: BERNICE FOX Anyone nominated for an Oscar more than once probably will tell you that it never gets old, no matter how many times they receive the honor. Oscar nominations were announced Thursday morning. And the two high-profile Palisadians … Continue reading →

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Free Movie Matinee at Lutheran Church Sunday, January 18

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

All of your friends out of town this weekend and there’s “nuthin’” to do?” Coach Mike (Mike Martin), the Lutheran youth minister, is inviting all kids ages 10 to 16 to come to the church for a free movie matinee … Continue reading →

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Palisadian Spielberg Nabs a Golden Globe

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

  By BERNICE FOX The one known Palisadian to come away a winner from Sunday’s Golden Globes is Steven Spielberg. The long-time Palisades resident produced Hamnet, which won the top award of the evening: Best Motion Picture, Drama. Four other Palisadians … Continue reading →

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“Paradise Abandoned” to Screen November 23

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Paradise Abandoned, Inside the Pacific Palisades Fire, a documentary by Rob Montz, will have a special screening from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, November 23 at the Morgan Wixson Theater in Santa Monica. RSVP: click here. To see the … Continue reading →

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Chance to See Comic Kevin Nealon November 1

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Standup comic Kevin Nealon offers a night of comedy at 7:30 p.m. on November 1 at the Main Stage in his BroadStage debut, 1310 11th Street, Santa Monica. There are limited tickets remaining click here. The former Pacific Palisades Honorary … Continue reading →

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Eugene Levy Hangs Out with Royalty

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By BERNICE FOX As a former honorary mayor of Pacific Palisades, Eugene Levy can be considered local royalty. Now he has spent time with crown-and-throne royalty. For his AppleTV+ series, The Reluctant Traveler, now in its third season, Levy met up … Continue reading →

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Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen Honored at Emmy Awards

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

  By BERNICE FOX Hope and Love took the stage at Sunday’s Emmy Awards when Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen were honored. The Rustic Canyon couple received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for what the Television Academy describes as “a … Continue reading →

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