Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: September 23, 2008
When I received the invite to the sneak preview for “Outsourced”, I was in the dark about the project.
Without any buzz, or advance hype unduly influencing me, I settled in for the long haul as the lights went down.
In the opening scenes it is quickly established that the lead character, played by Josh Hamilton, is [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: September 23, 2008
One way to get the attention of a film critic – or rustle up some curiosity at a prestigious Film Festival – is to prepare a slick promotional package to get you in the door.
In the case of feature film – “Yesterday was a Lie” – the effort paid off.
The expertly-crafted teaser – lovingly pieced [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: September 23, 2008
Whenever I need a “hoot”, I am inclined to slip into the New Beverly Cinema because – after all – they have the most hilarious trailers hitting the silver screen ’round town.
A tad melodramatic – and sprinkled with a lot of stilted dialogue and tired old clichés – they impact the funny bone, nonetheless.
Last night, [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: September 23, 2008
The David Geffen Playhouse is inviting your family to attend a celebratory preview of the upcoming “Saturday Scene” season.
“Saturday Scene” is a weekly morning event that introduces kids to the magic of live theater and musical entertainment by experiencing an age-appropriate Saturday Scene production!
Essentially – the uplifting creative offering is an interactive journey into the [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: September 23, 2008
The Fab Four…
I was zipping along Beverly Boulevard when I spied a marquee screaming out an enticing double bill:
“A Hard Day’s Night” and “Across the Universe”
I clicked on my blinker and roared into the nearest parking space.
“A Hard Day’s Night” is a tantalizing black and white feature that the Beatles lensed on the crest of their [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: September 23, 2008
Macy’s Annual Passport Event – the dazzling A.I.D.S. fundraiser which is one of the highlights of the Fashion scene each year – returns to the Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Air Center on Thursday, September 25th.
According to the show producers, Passport (sponsored by Macy’s) promises to bring music, mesmerizing multi media, models and theatrics [...]
