Category Archives: Film/Television

New Documentary about Composer Phil Springer

Phil Springer, who will be 99 on May 12, refers to himself as “living relic of American Song.” Now there is a short documentary about this exceptional man click here. Springer has been credited with 540 musical pieces, including songs … Continue reading

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Palisadian Conan O’Brien Asked Back to Host the Oscars

By BERNICE FOX St. Patrick’s Day is not known for gift-giving. But the Motion Picture Academy has given a special one to Palisadian Conan O’Brien. They’re bringing him back to host next year’s Oscars. This also is a gift to … Continue reading

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Conan O’Brien Is Lucky: Home Survives, Will Host Oscars, Honored with Mark Twain Prize

By BERNICE FOX You don’t have to tell Conan O’Brien how fortunate he is. He knows it. His home in the Riviera survived the January fire. He’s hosting Sunday’s Oscars. And a few weeks after that, he’s being honored for … Continue reading

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Billy and Meg Return to “When Harry Met Sally” Roles

By BERNICE FOX Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan are back at that New York deli as Harry and Sally. Just like in When Harry Met Sally, they’re eating sandwiches. And just like in that 1989 movie, all eyes turn to … Continue reading

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Memberships Offered to Theatre Palisades – Lowest Ticket Prices

The easiest and cheapest way to see high-quality live theater is in Pacific Palisades. Theatre Palisades, a community theater, stages four plays and one musical annually at Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Road. This season, which starts this Friday, January … Continue reading

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“The Blackstone Sisters” Featured on Snapped

Snapped, (Apple TV+ and Prime Video), is a show that notes “Each year, approximately 16,000 people are murdered in the United States. Seven percent of the killers are female. Who are these women and what drives them to kill? Oxygen’s … Continue reading

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“Crime 101” Shooting in Pacific Palisades

If you hear gun shots or other “special effect” on December 10 and 11, do not call LAPD, don’t check the Citizen app, do not go the neighborhood gossip site, do not write this editor. A new movie Crime 101 … Continue reading

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Actor Ted Danson Will Receive Carol Burnette Award

Ted Danson was named the 2025 Carol Burnett Awardee, it was announced on Monday by the Golden Globes. The actor and long-time Palisades resident will be honored at a gala dinner on January 3, as part of a special evening … Continue reading

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Something to Do Over Thanksgiving: Go to the Bay Theater

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

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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