Category Archives: Film/Television

Oscar Nominations: A Record for Steven Spielberg: A First for Jamie Lee Curtis

By BERNICE FOX Whether it’s your 22nd Oscar nomination or your first, it’s exciting. And Steven Spielberg and Jamie Lee Curtis each has a lot to be excited about. Starting with the first-timer, Curtis is nominated for her supporting role … Continue reading

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Palisadian Sally Field to Receive SAG Life Achievement

By BERNICE FOX There’s no denying it. Sally Field is liked by the Screen Actors Guild – and by just about everyone else. So much so, that the guild is giving her its highest honor: the Life Achievement Award. “Sally … Continue reading

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Critics Choice Awards: “Young” Steven Spielberg Wins

By BERNICE FOX “Young” Steven Spielberg was the big winner representing The Fabelmans at Sunday’s Critics Choice Awards held at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel. Gabriel LaBelle, who plays the teenage Steven Spielberg character in Spielberg’s semi- autobiographical film, was … Continue reading

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Spotlight on Billy Crystal’s Projects: His Stage Musical and a Classic Film

By BERNICE FOX A lot of entertainers would love to have what Billy Crystal’s having. We’re talking about the career he’s having. And this year has been special for two projects in particular from the former honorary Pacific Palisades co-mayor. … Continue reading

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Ah, Arnie Wishnick, You Are Missed

Working under editor Bill Bruns, this reporter was assigned to put together several publications including the Holiday Gift Guide. Many of the reporters didn’t want the task, but I relished it. Not only did I go into every store in … Continue reading

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Pacific Palisades’ Adam Sandler to Receive Mark Twain Award

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present its 24th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Adam Sandler on March 19, 2023, in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recognizes … Continue reading

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Former Pacific Palisades Honorary Mayors are in Beauty and the Beast TV Special

  By BERNICE FOX Two previous honorary mayors of Pacific Palisades are featured Thursday evening as ABC honors the 30th anniversary of the now-classic Disney animated film, Beauty and the Beast. In Thursday’s two-hour TV special, new live-action scenes are … Continue reading

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Martin Short Headlines New Speaker Program at the Palisades Library

  Live programming from the Friends of the Palisades Library will resume at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, with Emmy- and Tony-winning actor, comedian and author Martin Short. Short, the star of the hit series “Only Murders in the … Continue reading

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“The Ropin’ Fool” Plays at Will Rogers Park, Free Event

  To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of The Ropin’ Fool, the Will Rogers Ranch Foundation is planning a special event at the Will Rogers State Historic Park on Saturday, October 8, and all residents are invited. Come to Will Rogers Park … Continue reading

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American Cinematheque Presents a Ray Liotta Retrospective

The American Cinematheque will present a retrospective for celebrated actor and Palisadian Ray Liotta. The series starts Tuesday, October 11, and runs through Saturday, October 22 at the Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, and Los Feliz 3, 1822 … Continue reading

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