Category Archives: Film/Television

Palisades Symphony Will Perform Opera Favorites

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Sue

A special show for opera lovers, Opera Favorites Concert, will be performed by the Palisades Symphony and guest artists, this Sunday, August 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Palisades Lutheran Church, 15905 Sunset Boulevard. The show is free to the public. … Continue reading →

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The Hollywood Sign Celebrates Its 100th Birthday

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Sue

Keeping a vigil over romantics’ hopes, successes and even dashed dreams, the Hollywood sign is like a parent that watches over the city from afar, without judgment. Arguably it may be the most famous sign in the world. The famed … Continue reading →

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Status of Movies in the Park: Free August Movies Gone for Now

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Sue

Movies in August at the Field of Dreams at the Palisades Recreation Center was a long-standing Saturday tradition, when it was halted during Covid. Movies in the Park was a nonprofit founded in 2004 by David Williams and John Wirth … Continue reading →

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Soccer Player Ali Riley and Actor Ben Platt in the News

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Sue

Two Palisadians, Ali Riley, the co-captain of the New Zealand woman’s soccer team and Actor Ben Platt, who’s movie Theater Camp is receiving rave reviews, are making national headlines. ALI RILEY Riley, who grew up in Pacific Palisades and played … Continue reading →

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Emmy Nominations 2023 Include Palisadians, of Course

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Sue

By BERNICE FOX The Emmy race is on and as expected, there are Palisadians in it! Over the course of Barry’s run, Bill Hader has revealed himself as a multi-talent. And he has past Emmy nominations and wins to prove … Continue reading →

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Two Palisades Honorary Mayors Receive Accolades

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Sue

By BERNICE FOX It has been a good week for two Pacific Palisades Honorary Mayors, Billy Crystal and Eugene Levy. A few days ago, it was announced that Crystal is one of five entertainers who will receive a Kennedy Center … Continue reading →

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Denise Crosby Selected as Grand Marshal

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Sue

As the character Faye Richardson in Suits, Denise Crosby says “That’s the problem with this place. You’re a bunch of wild dogs running around, defecating all over legal standards you swore to uphold. You can bet your ass I’m gonna … Continue reading →

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Palisadian Billy Crystal Selected as Kennedy Center Honoree

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Sue

  Billy Crystal has just added to his long list of honors—in addition to being a co-honorary Pacific Palisades Mayor. On June 22, he was selected as a John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 46th Honoree. He will … Continue reading →

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Former Palisades Honorary Mayor Guttenberg Receives Rave Reviews

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Sue

  Former Palisades Honorary Mayor Steve Guttenberg has put the story of his life into a play. Tales from the Guttenberg Bible has received rave reviews, during a month run at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, New Jersey. … Continue reading →

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Learn How Theatre Palisades Stage Scenes Are Orchestrated

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Sue

  Theatre Palisades, in its first collaboration with the Palisades Library, will feature director Brandon Polanco, who will present and direct a scene from Bell, Book & Candle at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, at the Palisades Library Community Room, … Continue reading →

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