The Beauty of Cinema returned at Palm Springs International Shortfest 2021

It felt amazing to be back in the theater for the first time in almost 2 years. With record temperatures blazing in the desert, an air-conditioned cinema made for a fantastic way to cool off over extremely thoughtful content with other movie goers at the International Palm Springs Shortfest 2021. The Palm Springs International Film Society marked another exciting milestone as its annual Palm Springs … Continue reading The Beauty of Cinema returned at Palm Springs International Shortfest 2021

Melissa CurtinJuly 9, 2021Leave a comment

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Up on the Roof, catch a Movie

Sunsets and movies. It’s what Los Angeles does best. But for years, movie watchers were condemned to darkened rooms lit only by the screen and a few obnoxious cell phones. It wasn’t always so. There was a time when people watched films from their cars, enjoying to some extent being out of doors on warm evenings. Drive-ins are all but gone now but a new … Continue reading Up on the Roof, catch a Movie

eatwritelaApril 4, 2019May 3, 20191 Comment

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ELF on a Rooftop

Rooftop Cinema Club’s viewing of Holiday classic, Elf, played to a sold out crowd! Located in Downtown LA’s LEVEL, the rooftop set the perfect scene for a winter viewing of a holiday classic. The venue was decorated with a holiday spin, complete with a giant-sized stocking and faux snow on the ground. Only in Los Angeles would it be possible to watch a holiday movie … Continue reading ELF on a Rooftop

Melissa TooheyDecember 19, 2018January 20, 20191 Comment

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Movies and Mixology

Revenge, like a refreshing craft cocktail, is best served cold. On Wednesday evening, both were elevated to high art at Arclight Cinemas’ Lights, Camera, Cocktails series as the Santa Monica location of the theater chain teamed up with Bar Accomplice to host a screening of Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill Vol. 1. The series, which pairs top local bartenders and classic movies, debuted to great fanfare … Continue reading Movies and Mixology

eatwritelaOctober 26, 2018November 27, 2018Leave a comment

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‘La La Land’ is Magic

Those who’ve known me a long time, know that I used to write movie reviews. I actually started way back in the day for my high school paper, but continued until around 2010 as part of a column called Smart Hollywood for mediaite.com. Its been a while since I’ve put pen to paper (ok finger to iPad) to write about film, but I really do want to … Continue reading ‘La La Land’ is Magic

JFDecember 13, 2016October 23, 2017Leave a comment

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ArcLight Comes to Culver City

Without hyperbole, I can tell you that my favorite movie experience is the ArcLight, and has been since I first plopped my butt down in one of the theater chain’s cozy seats. And now, this high-quality cinematic milieu is enriching downtown Culver City, home of Sony Pictures and a town rich in film history. Step one foot into an ArcLight theater and you will immediately … Continue reading ArcLight Comes to Culver City

eatwritelaJune 10, 2015June 19, 2015