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  • Moshe is compelled to seek out the advice from a Catholic priest, a Muslim imam and a Sikh holly man.

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Mar 4, 2021

    "Tango Shalom" is a heart- warming comedy, dance film extravaganza is being showcased in over nine established Film Festivals in the United States as one in India, the film production center of the world, where it just won the " The Jaipur Critics Award as per The Times of India and Best Comedy and Best Actor ( Jos Laniado ) at the Montreal Independent Film Festival "Tango Shalom" produced by Joel Zwick (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and Robert Burnett ( "Agent Cody Banks" franchise) includes...

  • I FORTI. Un emozionante film Cileno nel crescente panorama dei film a soggetto LGBTQ+

    Lucrezia Barboni, Special to the Observer|Mar 2, 2021

    Le opportunità variano di situazione in situazione e anche a seconda di come noi le consideriamo. Ci sono persone che creano delle opportunità e ci sono persone che sono alla ricerca di queste ultime. Alle volte inseguiamo un'opportunità e, casualmente, ci imbattiamo in una situazione che non ci saremmo mai aspettati... Ma, effettivamente, cosa significa avere un'opportunità? Nel film "Los fuertes", detto anche "The strong ones",  questo è uno dei temi principali. Il film è uscì nelle...

  • Post- COVID Celebrity Drive up in honor of the Golden Globes

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Mar 2, 2021

    02/17/2021- Los Angeles-- Touted as one of the first post-Lockdown Celebrity Gifting suites, DPA hosted an in-person Golden Globes Gifting lounge at the beautiful LUXE hotel in Brentwood, Los Angeles. COVID-19 guidelines were followed and invited guests were able to visit the gifting suite and be gifted in honor of being nominated for this year's Golden Globes. Even the lockdown has not stopped tinsel town from indulging in some appreciation for the arts and fashion. DPA, a leader in celebrity...

  • A Chilean Tale of Love. Another Striking Entry in the LGBT International Movie Releases.

    Lucrezia Barboni, Observer Film Reviewer|Feb 3, 2021

    "If I go it's because I earned that opportunity. Not because I have all the money in the world".Opportunities vary by situation to situation and how we look at them. There are people who create opportunities and there are people who look for them. Sometimes we chase an opportunity and accidentally land onto something that we never expected... But what does actually mean to have an opportunity?  This is what "Los Fuertos", or "The strong ones" wants to answer. This movie came out in 2019, and...

  • Drive-in Movie Theater Created out of the Former Sears Parking Lot, First Movie on February 11

    Alyssa Erdley, Observer Staff|Feb 3, 2021
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    WE Drive-Ins has taken over the parking lot at the old Sears building and is turning it into a drive-in movie theater, dubbing it The Mark. The latest Hollywood movies will be projected nightly via state-of-the-art, high lumen brightness DCI-compliant 2k and 4k studio approved projectors. The proprietors claim these are the same projectors used at your favorite (now probably defunct) indoor movie theater. Sound will be transmitted to the FM receiver of your car radio via a dedicated frequency....

  • "Asia" Selected as Israel's Flagship Film for the International Category at the Academy Awards in 2021.

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Dec 23, 2020

    The 34th Israel Film festival, largest exhibit of Israeli Cinema in North America, opens in Los Angeles on December 13-27, 2020 online. The Opening Night Film was "Asia", winner of nine Ophir Awards, including Best Film, Best Director for Ruthy Pribar, and Best Supporting Actress for Shira Hass who was nominated for an Emmy Award for her role in Netflix 's Unorthodox. "Asia" has been selected as Israel's official choice for the International Category at the Academy Awards 2021. Meir Fenigstein,...

  • Love Conquers All: The Goddess of Fortune (La Dea Fortuna)

    Lucrezia Barboni, Special to the Observer in English and Italiano|Dec 19, 2020

    “The Goddess of Fortune has a secret, knows a magic trick. How can you keep someone you really love always with you? You have to stare at them, steal their image, shut your eyes and keep them close. And the one you love will make their way into your heart and from that moment on, that person will always be with you”. This quote represents what is the beating heart of the “Goddess of Fortune”, the latest cinematographic masterpiece of Ferzan Ozpeteck. This movie reflects human souls’s...

  • LA DEA FORTUNA: Omnia vincit amor

    Lucrezia Barboni, Special to the Observer in English and Italiano|Dec 15, 2020

    Questa citazione rappresenta quello che è il cuore pulsante di "La Dea Fortuna", ultimo capolavoro cinematografico di Ferzan Ozpeteck. All'interno del film viene proposta una riflessione sui tormenti dell'animo umano, in cui, l'amore funge da "fil rouge" durante tutta la visione del film. La trama si incentra su una coppia, Arturo e Alessandro (interpretati da Stefano Accorsi ed Edoardo Leo) e una donna, Annamaria ( interpretata da Jasmine Trinca), migliore amica di Alessandro. Arturo ed...

  • Cardi B Offers to Match Any Donation, After Criticism of Tweet Asking Whether She Should Purchase "88k Purse"

    Sarah Storkin, Observer Staff Writer|Dec 9, 2020

    Rapper Cardi-B says she'll match anyone's donations, as a discussion about her charitable work emerged on Twitter. Some questioned her tweet asking fans if she should purchase an '88K' purse, presumably meaning one that cost $88,000. "I was a grateful recipient of $500 from you this summer. Despite your charity, your tweet about spending 88K when people are literally struggling to survive is insensitive. Your charity does not preclude you from critique. We love you and want you to learn from...

  • Comedy Greats Perform At Tiato In Santa Monica To Support The Prostate Cancer Foundation.

    Sarah Storkin, Observer Staff Writer|Nov 27, 2020

    Laughter was on the menu at Tiato restaurant in Santa Monica, which was the place to be this week when a slew of A-List comedians performed at the 'Shindig Stars Under The Stars' to raise funds for the Santa Monica chapter of The Prostate Cancer Foundation. Extreme planning and care was taken by Tiato's owner Cathy An, who ensured with her team, that social distancing was in full effect at the stunning restaurant's huge outdoor space. Comedian Jimmy Shin, star of Amazon's 'Jimmy Shin's Wok Of...

  • Despite Covid-19, Hollywood Premiers "Beckman," a Classic Tale of Vengance and Redemption

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Oct 7, 2020

    An exciting in-person feature film premiere of "BECKMAN" was held this past Monday evening September 21, 2020 at the Universal Hilton Hotel, at Universal Studios Hollywood, CA. "BECKMAN", starring David A.R. White, Jeff Fahey, Burt Young, Kira Reed Lorsch, and William Baldwin is now available on Digital and DVD since September 22, 2020 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. It was a dynamic action story themed with Christian faith and redemption. BECKMAN narrates the precarious trail of a...

  • Why Horror and Slasher Films" have never been done in English where Latinos and people of color are the Leads

    Rachel Ganz, Observer staff writer|Sep 16, 2020

    On Wednesday evening 8 pm, September 2, 2020 the chic Arena Cinelounge at the Mountalban Rooftop, 1615 Vine Street Hollywood, re-opened (with new COVID-19 safety precautions) to showcase the award winning slasher film “ MURDER IN THE WOODS”. The Arena Cinelounge, a Los Angeles based arthouse cinema, on the rooftop at the Mountalban, provided a beautiful 360 degree view of Hollywood and Los Angeles. It was a refreshing escape from all the COVID-19 Pandemic shutdowns and restrictions to be...

  • Laughing Past the Graveyard: Burbank Covedy Festival Promotes Laughter During the #covid19 #Coronavirus Pandemic

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Aug 24, 2020

    "The 7th Annual Burbank CoVedy Festival " is the first exclusively virtual global comedy festival produced and showcased by the Flappers Comedy Club & Restaurant on August 9-22, 2020.( https:ll.www.flapperscomedy.com/7th-annual-burbank-covedy-festival/) In a time of pandemic, the world needs laughter. The name of the festival is a play on Covid-19, another name for Coronavirus Ben Rosen is a comedian and writer who performs all over Los Angeles. He has written jokes for Nickelodeon,...

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    Outdoor Live Music Performances Continue Through September at Dana Point Harbor

    Aug 21, 2020

    Dana Point Harbor continues to present live music performances throughout the month of September as part of "You, Me + Vitamin Sea," welcoming the community back to a safe Harbor. Guests can enjoy free live music at select locations throughout the Harbor while indulging in al fresco dining along the water's edge. Music performances will include a variety of genres including folk, jazz, country, contemporary island music, and reggae. Dana Point Harbor restaurants are offering outdoor and...

  • SM Playhouse Presents: Subscribe to YouTube to bring the theatre to you!

    Aug 21, 2020

    Santa Monica Playhouse Presents: Subscribe to YouTube to bring the theatre to you! Visit YouTube/SMPlayhouse! Santa Monica Playhouse has added more fun videos to their YouTube channel! Check 'em out! ALUMNI: Can you find yourself in the 40th anniversary video?? Take a look! LIVE-STREAM COMING SOON! SM Playhouse is proud to announce the first show they will be live-streaming from friend and supporter Shelley Fisher! THE HEBREW HILLBILLY will be live-streaming September 13 at 6:30pm and all ticket sales go to support us through this difficult...

  • The Documentary "Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful" Opens July 24th at Laemmle's Virtual Cinema

    Daniel Margolis, and Lisa McGill|Aug 1, 2020

    “Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful” is an important documentary chronicling the funny, eccentric, and fascinating life of the late Helmut Newton -- one of the most iconic and controversial photographers of the 20th century. Helmut Newton was born in Berlin, Germany, in 1920, the son of a Jewish button factory owner. In 1936, he worked for the established, forward-thinking Jewish photographer, Yva (Else Neulander-Simon), who was known for her avant-garde fashion, nude, and portrait...

  • The 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards Honors The Best Of Independent Cinema

    Daniel Margolis, and Lisa McGill|Feb 25, 2020

    On Saturday, February 8, 2020, the 35th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards was hosted just steps away from the pier in Santa Monica. The Independent Spirit Awards recognizes the best artist-driven films produced outside the major studio system – movies that embody a commitment to create diverse, innovative, and unique independent cinema. The films honored this year include: "The Farewell", "Uncut Gems", "Judy", "The Lighthouse", "Parasite", "Booksmart", "Give Me Liberty", "See You...

  • Selena Gomez Meets Hung Vanggo at The 6th Hollywood Beauty Awards

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 25, 2020

    The 6th Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards (HBAs), founded by Michele Elyzabeth, honored the architects of beauty on Thursday February 6, 2020 at The Taglyan Center, 1201 N. Vine Street Hollywood. The Hollywood Beauty Awards distinguishes and recognizes talent in hair, makeup, photography and styling for Film, TV, Music, the red carpet, editorial and more. The black tie dinner gala, benefitted Helen Woodward Animal Center, who had their corresPAWndent, Bark Ruffalo in attendance and available for ad...

  • 'Parasite" and "Jojo Rabbit" Big winners at The Writers Guild Awards West Coast 2020

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 22, 2020

    'Parasite" and "Jojo Rabbit" Big winners at The Writers Guild Awards West Coast 2020 On Saturday evening, February 1, 2020 at the Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills Bong Joon Ho and Han Jin Won, won the best original screenplay award from the Writers Guild of America for "Parasite" while the best adapted screenplay award was given to Taika Waititi for "Jojo Rabbit." "Parasite," a South Korean black comedy- cliff hanger, exceeded the screen writers of "1917," "Book smart," "Knives...

  • The 5th Annual Roger Neal and Maryanne Lai Oscar Viewing & After-Party at The Legendary Hollywood Museum by Rachel Ganz

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 22, 2020

    Roger and Lynn Neal, Founders with Chairperson, Maryanne and Thomas Lai, held the extraordinary "5th Annual Roger Neal & Maryanne Lai Oscar Viewing Dinner and After Party" at the World Famous Hollywood Museum,( the former Max Factor Building) 1660 N. Highland Ave, Hollywood. The Roger Neal & Maryanne Lai Oscar Viewing Dinner honored celebrities with the ICON AWARD during the pre-show to the Academy awards. This year's honorees included: – Nancy O'Dell for Television, Mamie Van...

  • Sue Wong Academy puts on Magical Oscar Awards Gala in Hollywood.

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 19, 2020

    This year's Oscar season saw an incredible array of fabulous galas and viewing parties around tinsel town. Perhaps the most unique of them all was the Sue Wong Oscar Gala held on February 9th at the Tagylan Cultural center in Hollywood. It was a magical night of arts, culture, celebration, spirituality and of course film! A truly unique evening, it had it all- Art, Film, Fashion, Beauty and spirituality. A carefully selected list of guests from the Entertainment and fashion industries were...

  • GBK honors Hollywood's finest at the Oscar Awards luxury Lounge 2020

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 19, 2020

    February 16, Los Angeles-This Award season, GBK, the veteran Luxury Lifestyle Gifting and special events company honored the 2018 Academy Award Nominees and Presenters by hosting its Annual Nominees and presents Luxury Oscar gifting lounge. Held on February 7th and 8th at gorgeous Kimpton La Peer nestled in Beverly Hills, appropriately so, this year the guests were treated to a lavish array of gifts and services. Several Oscar nominees received gifts who included the cast of 1917 and stars and...

  • Artist Narine Arakelian - 'The darling of the 58th Venice Art Biennial' Shows Us How To 'Love' Art.

    Christine Peake, Peake PR|Feb 16, 2020

    Last night at the rooftop of the W hotel in Hollywood California, the mash Gallery hosted what guests were calling the best event so far during LA Frieze. The entire rooftop of the W hotel was turned for one night into a gigantic museum quality art exhibition. The artwork was eclectic, fun and fantastic, a "mash up" of contemporary art from artists from around the world, ranging from highly established to emerging talent. Celebrities like David Arquette, Sofia Milos, Ellen Hollman, Mark C....

  • DORIS BERGMAN'S 12th ANNUAL VALENTINE ROMANCE OSCAR® STYLE LOUNGE & PARTY ROCKS HOLLYWOOD

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 12, 2020

    For the most awaited award seasons of the year, the Oscar Awards, Doris Bergman was once again the sponsor for the highly anticipated 2020 Pre-Awards gift suite. This year the premiere Media company set out to treat the stars to an array of exciting and cutting edge brands and products. Doris Bergman Suites, a leader in celebrity gifting was founded by Doris Bergman, whose vision was to show her genuine appreciation to well deserved TV and Film artists who have inspired and uplifted audiences...

  • GBK Honors GRAMMY's Biggest names at Luxury Gifting Lounge

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 4, 2020

    Los Angeles- January 26, 2020 This Award season, GBK, the veteran Luxury Lifestyle Gifting and special events company honored the 2020 GRAMMY Award Nominees and Presenters by hosting a Pre-Grammy Luxury Lounge. GBK partnered with Primary wave and MasterCard to produce the One Love Luxury Lounge held at the One Hotel in West Hollywood for a private two-day Pre- grammy Luxury lounge.  One Hotel is a modern urban Hotel property in West Hollywood with highly personalized service, high energy...

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