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Garifuna International Film Festival Opens May 25 In Venice

Posted May. 21, 2013, 2:30 pm

The average person in the United States knows nothing about some 600,000 people who identify with the Black Carib Garifuna community around the wor...

Ray Liotta plays mob boss Roy Demeo in Ariel Vromen’s gangster thriller 'The Iceman,' a film based on the notorious contract killer Richard Kuklinski, played by Michael Shannon.

Seven Days, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Film

Ray Liotta Talks About "The Iceman"

Posted May. 21, 2013, 9:35 am

While his performance in “Something Wild” earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination early in his career, Ray Liotta actually shot to fame as a result of his role as real-life mobster Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese’s classic film “Goodfellas.”

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Film, Free

Eighth Annual Santa Monica Teen Film Festival To Return June 1, 2

Posted May. 19, 2013, 9:33 am

The 8th Annual Santa Monica Teen Film Festival will present two free screenings showing a different lineup of films each day next month. These free screenings will showcase 44 selected films from a total of more than 325 entries from around the globe.

'Generation Um' opened May 3 in theaters. Keanu Reeves stars in the indie flick alongside Bojana Novakovic and Adelaide Clemens.

Seven Days, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Film

Keanu Reeves Returns To Big Screen With "Generation Um..."

Posted May. 5, 2013, 9:32 am

He made a name for himself in films such as "The Matrix," "Speed," "The Devil’s Advocate," and "Point Break," but Keanu Reeves returns to the big screen this week in the indie flick "generation Um," co-starring Bojana Novakovic and Adelaide Clemens.

Reynold Reynolds’ “The Lost” is on display through May 4.

Seven Days, Theater, Exhibits, Santa Monica, Film, Art

Last Chance Santa Monica Art Exhibits, Theater, Film This Weekend May 3-5

Posted May. 3, 2013, 8:58 am

Christopher Grimes Gallery concludes the works of Reynold Reynolds this Saturday, May 4. 916 Colorado Avenue, 310.587.3373,

Santa Monica College film students celebrate their award. Holding the check are SMC film professor Salvador Carrasco (left) and Edmundo Macias (New Products Development Manager at Sidral Mundet).

News, Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, Film

SMC Film Production Students Claim First Place At "Live Pitch Session"

Posted Apr. 30, 2013, 9:14 am

A team of Santa Monica College film production students won first place at a “live pitch session” held earlier this month at the Santa Monica Playhouse in front of a jury of industry executives.

Director Danny Boyle (from left) with Rosario Dawson, James McAvoy, and Vincent Cassel on the red carpet for Boyle’s latest crime thriller, “Trance.”

Seven Days, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Film

Danny Boyle Opens Up About His Latest Film “Trance”

Posted Apr. 25, 2013, 8:45 am

London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, “Slumdog Millionaire,” “127 Hours,” “28 Days Later,” “The Beach,” and the iconic “Trainspotting” that catapulted a very young Ewan McGregor to fame. This is Academy Award-winning director Danny Boyle, auteur extraordinaire.

News, City Council, Santa Monica, Film

Film L.A.To Oversee Santa Monica Film Permitting Process

Posted Apr. 19, 2013, 9:31 am

Production companies and filmmakers will have to go through Film L.A., Inc., if they want to obtain a film permit to shoot in Santa Monica.

Vincent Cassel as a bad guy in Danny Boyle’s crime thriller “Trance” co-starring James McAvoy and Rosario Dawson.

Seven Days, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Film

Vincent Cassel - Another Wonderful Bad Guy

Posted Apr. 11, 2013, 8:41 am

The gangster movie genre basically became part of the cinematic landscape in 1931 when Edward G. Robinson starred as Rico in “Little Caesar.” Since then, scores of tough guy films have been made, some based on real criminals, while others were based on fictional characters.

News, Samohi, Santa Monica, Film

Pair Of Classic Buster Keaton Films To Screen At Barnum Hall On April 27

Posted Apr. 10, 2013, 9:31 am

Buster Keaton hits the big screen at Santa Monica High School's Barnum Hall auditorium on Saturday, April 27, accompanied by theater organist and composer Robert Israel playing the newly restored Barnum Hall Wurlitzer.

AMC Criterion 6 at 1313 Third Street Promenade screened its final film last Thursday.

News, Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, Film

AMC Criterion 6 Goes Dark On Third Street Promenade

Posted Apr. 5, 2013, 9:22 am

For almost 90 years, a movie theater occupied this space on the Third Street Promenade, almost directly across from a seven-screen theater on the corner of Third Street and Arizona Avenue. Originally built in 1924 and rebuilt in 1983, the AMC Criterion 6 has officially screened its last film.

'Babe’s and Ricky’s Inn' director/producer Ramin Niami and co-producer  Behrouz Arshadi.

Life And Arts, Seven Days, Santa Monica, Film

“Babe’s and Ricky’s Inn” Opens At Santa Monica Laemmle 4-Plex

Posted Apr. 5, 2013, 9:09 am

The U.S. theatrical release of the award-winning documentary “Babe’s and Ricky’s Inn” commences in Santa Monica today, April 5 for one week.

The Easter Bunny will meet children through March 31 at Santa Monica Place.

Downtown, Seven Days, Santa Monica, Film

What's On This Weekend Around Santa Monica: March 29-31

Posted Mar. 29, 2013, 8:21 am

Friday, March 29 Easter Bunny Photos at Santa Monica Place run today and tomor...

Jim Sturgess and Kirsten Dunst as star-crossed lovers from two different worlds in Juan Solanas’ “Upside Down.”

Celebrity, Santa Monica, Film

Kirsten Dunst and Jim Sturgess are "Upside Down"

Posted Mar. 27, 2013, 9:01 am

Kirsten Dunst and British actor Jim Sturgess are co-starring in “Upside Down,” a science fiction, futuristic love story written and directed by Juan Solanas.

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel welcomes the return of 'Live from Loews' concert series for 2013 this Friday.

Seven Days, Theater, Santa Monica, Film, Food

Santa Monica Friday Event Happenings For March 22

Posted Mar. 22, 2013, 9:12 am

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel’s “California Classics Chef Concert Series” returns from 6:30-9:30 pm. The event gives music and food e...

Mark Webber stars in “The End Of Love,” which he wrote and directed.

Seven Days, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Film

Mark Webber Discusses "The End Of Love"

Posted Mar. 21, 2013, 8:10 am

Mark Webber, a talented young filmmaker, writes, directs, and stars in his latest film, “The End of Love.” It is a semi-biographical, beautifully crafted story about the struggles of a widower father, played by Webber.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Film

Aero Theater Presents "On The Road: Cinematic Journeys" Tonight

Posted Mar. 15, 2013, 8:52 am

The Aero Theater in Santa Monica presents “On the Road: Cinematic Journeys” at 7:30 pm tonight, March 15.

Benjamin Bratt plays a drug lord in the action film “Snitch” that stars Dwayne Johnson in the lead role.

Seven Days, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Film

Benjamin Bratt: From "Law & Order" Detective To Drug Dealer In "Snitch"

Posted Mar. 13, 2013, 9:26 am

Benjamin Bratt is a familiar face both in television and on the big screen. His breakout role was that of detective Rey Curtis playing opposite the legendary Jerry Orbach in the long-running television series “Law & Order.” Since then he has appeared in “Miss Congeniality,” “Demolition Man,” “Traffic,” “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” and Dr. Jake Riley on ABC’s “Private Practice.”

The Aero Theater presents the "Screen" Student Film Festival tonight, March 8.

Seven Days, Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, Film, Youth

6th Annual Screen Student Film Festival In Santa Monica Tonight

Posted Mar. 8, 2013, 8:56 am

The Aero Theater presents its 6th Annual Screen Student Film Festival at 7:30 pm tonight, March 8. Boasting a selection of short films from 50 public and private schools from all over Southern California, “Screen” encourages student filmmakers to share their cinematic voice and to claim their place in the film community.

Seven Days, Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, Film

Aero Theater Presents Double Bill Tonight Featuring Marthe Keller

Posted Mar. 1, 2013, 6:00 am

The Aero Theater presents a double feature at 7:30 pm tonight, March 1 featuring actress Marthe Keller.

William Goldstein in his studio.

Seven Days, Music, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Film

Part Two: William Goldstein - World Renowned Composer, Electronic Technology Pioneer

Posted Feb. 21, 2013, 7:56 am

William Goldstein, a true Renaissance man, was born with the rare gift of genius that was manifesting by the time he was three years old when he could sit down at the piano and play by ear. By the time he was eight, he would go to the movies and was able to play songs and themes after seeing the film just once.

Seven Days, Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, Film

Aero Theater To Present The Best Of Recent Belgian Cinema Tonight, Feb. 20

Posted Feb. 20, 2013, 9:09 am

The Aero Theater presents “Grit and Whimsy III: The Best of Recent Belgian Cinema” at 7:30 pm.

William Goldstein in his studio.

News, Seven Days, Music, Santa Monica, Film, Television

William Goldstein: The Musical Journey Of A Boy Prodigy

Posted Feb. 13, 2013, 9:05 am

William Goldstein, a true Renaissance man, was born with the rare gift of genius that was manifesting by the time he was three years old when he could sit down at the piano and play by ear. By the time he was eight, he would go to the movies and was able to play songs and themes after seeing the film just once.

Dr. Marie Paquim stars in “Land of the Free, Except for Me,” which is based on her own experience of slavery and captivity after moving from Europe to Los Angeles.

Malibu, Seven Days, Santa Monica, Film

New Venue For Human Trafficking Benefit Saturday

Posted Feb. 12, 2013, 9:37 am

AACTEV8 International and United Methodist Church will this Saturday host Marie Paquim and two other human trafficking survivors speakers at a special benefit for reality-based film project, “Land of the Free, Except for Me.”

Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper star in 'Silver Linings Playbook.'

News, Celebrity, Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, Film

American Cinematheque To Pay Tribute To Robert De Niro In Santa Monica Today

Posted Feb. 4, 2013, 11:22 am

The American Cinematheque will pay tribute to actor Robert De Niro in person this afternoon as part of its "Actors Playbook" series at the Aero Theatre at 1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica The sold out event includes a 2 p.m. screening of his latest film "Silver Linings Playbook."

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