Category Archives: Film/Television

Something to Do Over Thanksgiving: Go to the Bay Theater

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Sue

The Bay Theater at 1035 Swarthmore is playing at least three films this editor would love to see over the Thanksgiving week holiday, November 22 through December 1, starting with Planes, Trains & Automobiles. The movie stars Steve Martin (Neal … Continue reading →

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Conan O’Brien Will Host 97th Oscars

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Sue

It turns out that one of Palisades favorite people, Conan O’Brien, is also a favorite with the Oscars organization. On November 15, he was selected to host the 97th Oscars. “Conan is a preeminent comedic voice, whose decades-long success is … Continue reading →

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Emmys Were a Win-Win for Home Audience

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Sue

  The 76th Emmy Awards were held September 15, hosted by former Pacific Palisades Mayor Eugene Levy and son Dan. Radio talk show host Tim Conway Jr. on his September 16 show the next day, described the Levys as funny … Continue reading →

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Honor for Jamie Lee Curtis; Anticipation for Christopher Guest’s New Film

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Sue

  By BERNICE FOX   It’s an exciting time for Pacific Palisades couple Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest. Curtis has received a special honor. And Guest has finished filming, what could be, his most anticipated movie ever. Curtis now … Continue reading →

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Bay Theater on Swarthmore Playing Family Fare and Milestone Movies

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Sue

If a resident needs a break from the Olympics, check out the Bay Theater. The movie house is playing Milestone Movies from 1994. Playing through August 8 are  Pulp Fiction and Speed. Pulp Fiction, one of this editor’s favorites for … Continue reading →

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Emmy Nominations Announced: Palisadians in the Mix

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Sue

BY BERNICE FOX It’s Palisadian vs. Palisadian in some Emmy nomination categories! Larry David and Martin Short. Eugene Levy and Conan O’Brien. With Curb Your Enthusiasm’s 12th and final season in the books, creator, producer and star, Larry David, is … Continue reading →

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Theatre Palisades Youth Presents Grease

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Sue

The Theatre Palisades Youth production of Grease, which features kids from ages 7 to 15, will open July 12 and run on select nights through July 21.  Hear some of your favorite songs from the movie and the Broadway musical, … Continue reading →

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Need a Laugh? Watch Short and Hader

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Sue

Former Palisades Honorary Mayor Martin Short has unleashed Jiminy Glick on Bill Hader. And it’s so funny that Hader could not keep it together. Jiminy Glick is Short’s completely inappropriate and often hysterical entertainment reporter character. This six-minute bit with … Continue reading →

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Revere Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary and Terrific Films

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Sue

  By CHAZ PLAGER It was a dark and… rather clear Friday night, as Paul Revere’s top film talent gathered to watch the Paul Revere Film Festival May 3rd. Organized by Jonathan Hyman and Lisa Robinson, this year’s film festival … Continue reading →

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Eugene Levy Feels the Impact of His Reality Travel Series  

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Sue

By BERNICE FOX The second season of The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy ends with Friday’s episode. And Levy – the most recent honorary mayor of Pacific Palisades — says the show has impacted him for the better. “I’m loving … Continue reading →

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