Category Archives: Movies

This Weekend: But, I'm Not Ready To Say Good-Bye

Awww, the last weekend of the summer. Whether you spend it running the Nike + Human Race 10K or just hitting as many end-of-summer pool parties and barbecues as possible, I hope you have a good one. As for me, this might finally be the weekend I get that Vespa. I know! Friday, August 29…

Viva Las Vegas at ArcLight Sherman Oaks: Swingers Screening and Vegas Cocktails

One of my favorite movies about L.A. has gotta be Swingers. I love watching it and revisiting the hot spots of the ’90s — The Dresden and The Derby. And remember when Vince Vaughn was considered cute and not so bloated? Anyway, wrapping up the special Viva Las Vegas Party ArcLight series for its members…

Film Review: Tropic Thunder

OMG I actually liked a Ben Stiller movie. I haven’t liked anything he’s been in since There’s Something About Mary. I hated Zoolander, Meet the Fockers, Dodgeball…if he was in it, I hated it. But after I found myself giggling at the trailers and Rottentomatoes.com gave Tropic Thunder a healthy 84% I decided to give…

This Weekend: Healthy Cupcakes, Hitchcock and a Burning Bush

I’ll be in Big Bear starting tomorrow but I found some ways you can entertain yourself this pre-Labor Day Weekend. Is it the end of summer already? Rackin frackin! Friday, August 22 Sprinkles’ Almond Dark Chocolate Cupcakes Available for a Limited Time Sprinkles Cupcakes has finally made a cupcake that’s good for you. Or so…

This Weekend: What's Happenin', Hot Stuff?

For once, my goal is to do EVERYthing this weekend. Thursday, August 7 La Perla Summer Sale Thanks to Billion Dollar Babes, glamor gals can get 75% off luxurious lingerie, swimwear and ready to wear. The sale starts today and ends on Friday. Thursday and Friday, 10am-8pm. 433 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills (map). Friday,…

This Weekend: Cherry Cupcakes, Derby Girls/Xanadu and an Odd Couple

MTV Music Videos MTV Shows Entertainment News While you’re here enjoying Sprinkles’ new cupcake flavor, checking out that crazy all-day American Apparel flea market sale and enjoying Xanadu with the Angel City Derby Girls, I’ll be in Santa Barbara attending a dear friend’s wedding. Hm. Friday, July 25 Sprinkles Summer Cherry Cupcakes Cherry, cherry, baby!…

Film Review: The Dark Knight

Why are you at work today? You should be out seeing The Dark Knight, which opened today. Play hooky and go see it. You can check it out at the ArcLight in Hollywood as it has that exhibit of the actual Batman and Joker costumes, but I recommend seeing it at an IMAX theater as…

This Weekend: Glowing Grunions, Spiked Moloko and Free Energizing Bellinis

Yes, there are other things going on this weekend other than all those Dark Knight screenings. Friday, July 18 Get $20 Off Tickets to Dessert Decadence A sweettooth’s dream come true, Dessert Decadence on July 27 features truffles, pastries and ice cream, oh my! I felt like such an indulgent girl at last year’s event….

Batty Hour: The Dark Knight Drink Specials

If you’re not going to see The Dark Knight during its crazy opening night you’ll probably want to wait to see it next week at The Landmark. The West L.A. movie theatre will be featuring weekday happy hour 21+ screenings of The Dark Knight at 4:50pm from Monday, July 21 through Thursday, July 24 where…

The Dark Knight Descends on ArcLight Cinemas

I’m so happy happy happy! Since I’m an insomniac, I was able to snatch up tickets for the 9:30pm advanced screening of The Dark Knight at the ArcLight next Thursday. Tickets went on sale late last night and promptly sold out. But not to worry, my fellow Batman fiends, there are still tickets available for…