July 29, 2013 - Clearing up some of the rumors about my Twitter suspension and other issues

    Hello everyone!  Haven't blogged for a few months, but I have a few things to get off my chest.

    I was in the middle of answering some messages on Twitter on July 26th when my account was suddenly suspended.  Never had any warnings and the suspension came out of the blue.  I wasn't given a reason or told when my account would be back up.  Since then, I've written Twitter and I'm still waiting for a response on to what the issue is or when my account would be back up.  IF I did something wrong, I feel an e-mail notifying me would have been appropriate and I would have made an effort to correct the issue.

    Since my suspension I've seen a leech (don't be fooled by the panda avatar or the nice guy persona) attack my character and spread lies.  First, a little backstory as things aren't always as they seem.  This person had 83 followers before I started retweeting and recommending his account at the time.  As a result, he picked up hundreds of  "followers."  This user presented himself as a friend, posted movie tickets and I was happy to help.  However, once he got those hundreds of Twitter users to add his account, I found out he wasn't a friend at all.  A few mutual friends had told me some troubling things about him, how he would badmouth me and my account and he had also started to act differently.  Since then, he has also posted some things I certainly wouldn't want to be associated with, so I blocked his account and many of his friends a few months ago.

    You'd think someone would be a little more respectful and grateful after what I did for him, but he has taken to attacking me and my character on his account.  He claims I was doing "illegal" and "bad" things on Twitter, even going so far as tweeting to some who weren't even addressing or following him.  Twitter has some silly rules in my view (you can't block too many people for instance), but I can assure you I never did anything illegal.  I stopped talking to and promoting this account months ago and I intend on keeping it that way.  He already has a big ego and didn't want to give him what he wants (attention), but when you spread vicious lies I have to respond.  Live and learn.

    Also, saw someone on Twitter claiming to be me with a new account on Twitter.  HollywoodHelper is the only account I have on Twitter and I won't be creating a new one.  Some also thought I blocked them.  When my account was suspended on Friday, Twitter automatically removed all the people I was following and all the people who had added me.  If/when my account is reinstated all of you will be added back.

    Until I return, I'd like to recommend a few accounts other for free movie screening and premiere passes.  GetScreening.com (@GetScreeningCA on Twitter), TxtMovieClub.com and AdvanceScreenings.com (@CAScreenings on Twitter) are all great resources for local and national screenings.  90% of the screenings (probably more than my estimate) originate from these accounts.  Set up for their e-mail notification and you'll always be the first to know.  Their accounts also focus on posting great information, so you won't have to worry about being offended by inappropriate content, pictures of pandas, commentary on world events, "comedy," their sex lives, etc.  If you sign up for movie screenings it feels like bait and switch when you get the other garbage.

    I prefer keeping things fun and positive and avoiding the drama.  This time I got sucked in by the negativity.  Sorry.  Won't be addressing this person anymore.  Hope you're all doing well and I'll be able to talk to you soon!  

Update:  My account is back up and running on Twitter today!  Good to be back!     
   
    Casey

February 23, 2013 - Last chance to catch some free screenings today at the Los Angeles, Italia in Hollywood

The Los Angeles, Italia closes today, but not before another free day of screenings at the Chinese 6 Theatres at the Hollywood & Highland Center!  First come, first served seating.  Arrive early.

Today the schedule includes the following:

• Drama and mafia masterpiece The Godfather: Part II (1974) screens at 9:00 a.m.

• The documentary Jet Set screens at 1:00 p.m.

•  Crime drama Once Upon a Time in America (1984) screens at 3:40 p.m. 

• Documentary Open Heart (2013) screens at 8:50 p.m. with director Kief Davidson attending.

Chinese 6 Theatres is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation.  For further information, please call Chinese 6 Theatres at (323) 465-4847 or e-mail Los Angeles, Italia at pr@LosAngelesItalia.com. 

February 22, 2013 - Los Angeles, Italia 6th day schedule of events in Hollywood

The Los Angeles, Italia continues today at the Chinese 6 Theatres at the Hollywood & Highland Center!  The events are all free and open to the public!  First come, first served seating and some require RSVPing by e-mail.  Arrive early.

Today the schedule includes the following:

• The Human Cargo premieres at 9:30 a.m.

• The historical documentary Enrico Mattei screens at 11:20 a.m.

• A Song for Paradise premieres at 12:30 p.m. with director Nicola Di Francescantonio attending. 

• Us in the Us premieres at 2:10 p.m.

•  The comedy The Illegal Prince (2013) premieres at 4:10 p.m.  RSVP by e-mailing siani@LosAngelesItalia.com.

•  The romantic comedy Letters to Juliet (2010) screens at 6:00 p.m. with star  Franco Nero attending.  RSVP by e-mailing FrancoNero@LosAngelesItalia.com.

• Los Angeles, Italia 2013 Awards Ceremony honoring Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari at 8:00 p.m.  Following the ceremony, La Sesion Cubana premieres.  RSVP by e-mailing zucchero_chinese@LosAngelesItalia.com.

Lots of interesting events taking place at Los Angeles, Italia all week long.  For a complete listing of events, click here.

Chinese 6 Theatres is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation.  For further information, please call Chinese 6 Theatres at (323) 465-4847 or e-mail Los Angeles, Italia at pr@LosAngelesItalia.com. 

February 20, 2013 - Los Angeles, Italia 4th day schedule of events in Hollywood

The Los Angeles, Italia continues today at the Chinese 6 Theatres at the Hollywood & Highland Center!  The events are all free and open to the public!  First come, first served seating and some require RSVPing by e-mail.  Arrive early.

Today the schedule includes the following:

• Western Keoma (1976) screens at 10:20 a.m.

• The drama The Mattei Affair (1972, also known as Il caso Mattei) screens at 12:30 p.m.

• Drama A Special Day (2012) premieres at 2:45 p.m.

• The comedy The Worst Christmas of My Life (2012) premieres at 4:30 p.m.

•  The animated film Winx Club 3D: Magical Adventure (2010) screens at 6:30 p.m. with writer/director Iginio Straffi attending.  RSVP by e-mailing Winx@LosAngelesItalia.com.

•  Comedy Crazy for Me (2013) premieres with writer/producer/director Fausto Brizzi and star  Claudia Zanella attending at 8:30 p.m.  RSVP by e-mailing Brizzi@LosAngelesItalia.com.

• The western  Ringo: The Killer (1965) screens at 10:30 p.m.

Lots of interesting events taking place at Los Angeles, Italia all week long.  For a complete listing of events, click here.  Might be a good idea to RSVP early for many of the events coming up.

Chinese 6 Theatres is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation.  For further information, please call Chinese 6 Theatres at (323) 465-4847 or e-mail Los Angeles, Italia at pr@LosAngelesItalia.com. 

February 19, Los Angeles, Italia day 3 schedule

Quentin Tarantino photo courtesy of Georges Biard

The Los Angeles, Italia continues today at the Chinese 6 Theatres at the Hollywood & Highland Center!  The events are all free and open to the public!  First come, first served seating.  Arrive early.

Some of these events were originally listed with e-mail addresses to RSVP earlier and were removed shortly after.  I would recommend calling or e-mailing to confirm they're still open to attend without RSVPing though.

Today the schedule includes the following:

•  Western Django Kill... If You Live, Shoot! (1967) screens at 9:00 a.m.

• The drama Il caso Mattei (1972, also known as The Mattei Affair) screens at 11:00 a.m.

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•  Documentary short Artisan Resistance (2012) screens at 1:15 p.m. with director/writer Antonio Manco attending.  Following the screening, The Usual Idiots Part 2 (2012) premieres.

• The drama The Merchant of Venice (2004) screens at 3:40 p.m.

• The drama Itaker (2012) premieres at 6:10 p.m. with director/writer Toni Trupia and writer/star Michele Placido attending.

•  The comedy See You Tomorrow (2013) premieres at 8:00 p.m. with writer/director Andrea Zaccariello, star Enrico Brignano and producer Giuseppe Pedersoli attending.

•  Director Quentin Tarantino and actors Christoph Waltz and  Franco Nero will all be honored as the Spaghetti Western Masters at 9:30 p.m. 

• Documentary Franco Nero: The Man of a Thousand Faces and western  Django (1966) screen starting at 10:00 p.m.

Lots of interesting events taking place at Los Angeles, Italia all week long.  For a complete listing of events, click here.  Might be a good idea to RSVP early for many of the events coming up.

Chinese 6 Theatres is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation.  For further information, please call Chinese 6 Theatres at (323) 465-4847 or e-mail Los Angeles, Italia at pr@LosAngelesItalia.com. 

February 18, 2013 - Los Angeles, Italia lineup for day 2 in Hollywood

The Los Angeles, Italia continues today at the Chinese 6 Theatres at the Hollywood & Highland Center!  The events are all free and open to the public!  First come, first served seating.  Arrive early.  Today the schedule includes the following:

•  Historical documentary Enrico Mattei screens at 9:15 a.m.

• Western Texas, Addio (1966) screens at 10:30 a.m.

• Quijote (2006) screens at 12:30 p.m.

• The documentary Carlo! that chronicles the life and career of actor/director Carlo Verdone premieres at 2:00 p.m.

• Director Lasszlo Barbo's drama What's Left premieres at 3:30 p.m.

•  The comedy Viva l'Italia (2012) premieres with actor/director Michele Placido attending at 5:15 p.m.

• Oscar nominated documentary Open Heart (2012) screens at 7:20 p.m. with director Kief Davidson attending.  Following the screening, All You Can Dream premieres with writer/producer/director Valerio Zanoli attending.

• Horror movie Evil Things (2012) premieres at 10:00 p.m. with actress Marta Gastini attending.

Lots of interesting events taking place at Los Angeles, Italia all week long.  For a complete listing of events, click here.  Might be a good idea to RSVP early for many of the events coming up.

Chinese 6 Theatres is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation.  For further information, please call Chinese 6 Theatres at (323) 465-4847 or e-mail Los Angeles, Italia at pr@LosAngelesItalia.com. 

February 17, 2013 - The Los Angeles, Italia kicks off today in Hollywood with lots of free events and Al Pacino being honored

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The Los Angeles, Italia kicks off today at the Chinese 6 Theatres at the Hollywood & Highland Center!  The events are all free and open to the public!  First come, first served and some require an RSVP via e-mail.  Arrive early.  Today the schedule includes the following:

•  Documentary Once Upon a Time...Sergio Leone screens at 9:00 a.m.

•  Il caso Mattei (1972, also known as The Mattei Affair) screens at 10:15 a.m.

• Scent of a Woman (1992) screens at 12:30 p.m.

• Mont Reve (2012) premieres at 4:20 p.m. with the cast and producers (Mario Rivelli & India Irving) attending.  RSVP by e-mailing MontReve@LosAngelesItalia.com.

• Gladiators of Rome (2012) screens at 6:45 p.m. with director/producer Iginio Straffi attending and being honored.  RSVP by e-mailing Gladiators@LosAngelesItalia.com.

• Al Pacino is being honored with the inaugural Jack Valenti L.A. Italia Legend Award tonight at 8:30 p.m.  Celebrities (Al Pacino, Franco Nero, Dennis Christopher, Penelope Ann Miller, Joe Mantegna, Jeff Garlin and many others) will begin arriving at 7:30 p.m. to walk the red carpet.

• The Lookout (2012) premieres at 8:45 p.m. with director Michele Placido attending.  RSVP by e-mailing Placido@LosAngelesItalia.com.

• Documentary Giuliano Gemma: An Italian in the World premieres at 10:40 p.m.  RSVP by e-mailing Gemma@LosAngelesItalia.com.

 Lots of interesting events taking place at Los Angeles, Italia all week long.  For a complete listing of events, click here.  Might be a good idea to RSVP early for many of the events coming up...like the one on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m.

Chinese 6 Theatres is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation.  For further information, please call Chinese 6 Theatres at (323) 465-4847.

October 27, 2012 - The 7th Annual Dusk-to-Dawn Horrorthon takes place tonight in Santa Monica

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The 7th Annual Dusk-To-Dawn Horrorthon is taking place tonight at the Aero Theatre!  Hellraiser (1987), Motel Hell (1980), The Devil's Rain (1975), Christine (1983), The Living Dead of Manchester Morgue (1974) and The Manitou (1978) will all screen starting at 7:30 PM!  The night also includes free food, Monster Energy Drinks, Pete's Coffee, prizes, giveaways and more!

Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased on Fandango here.  Events at the Aero Theatre are always very intimate and special, as the theatre only seats 435 people.

The landmark Aero Theatre is located at 1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the Aero Theatre at (310) 260-1528. 

October 16, 2012 - Creature from the Black Lagoon and The Invisible Man screen with Julie Adams attending

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will be getting you ready for Halloween with some incredible events, as they present Universal's Legacy of Horror all month long at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater!

The 1954 3D movie Creature from the Black Lagoon and the 1933 movie The Invisible Man both screen tonight starting at 7:30 PM!  Actress Julie Adams (who stars in Creature from the Black Lagoon) will be in attendance!

Tickets for this special event are are now on sale for only $5.00 and can be purchased here with no service fees.  Tickets can be printed out or picked up at the will call window once you arrive.

The Samuel Goldwyn Theater is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills and directions can be found here.

October 8, 2012 - The Wolf Man and An American Werewolf in London both screen with a special Q&A on 10/9

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will be getting you ready for Halloween with some incredible events, as they present Universal's Legacy of Horror all month long at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater!

The 1941 movie The Wolf Man and the 1981 movie An American Werewolf in London both screen tonight starting at 7:30 PM!  An American Werewolf in London writer/director John Landis, makeup artist Rick Baker (who won an Oscar for his work in this movie), producer George Folsey, Jr. and star David Naughton will also be on hand and take part in a question and answer session on stage!

Tickets for this special event are are now on sale for only $5.00 and can be purchased here with no service fees.  Tickets can be printed out or picked up at the will call window once you arrive.


The Samuel Goldwyn Theater is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills and directions can be found here.

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October 2, 2012 - Director Guillermo del Toro is hosting Universal's Legacy of Horror tonight in Beverly Hills

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will be getting you ready for Halloween with some incredible events, as they present Universal's Legacy of Horror all month long at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater!  Tonight writer/producer/director Guillermo del Toro will be hosting a screening of both the 1935 movie The Bride of Frankenstein and the 1931 classic Dracula at 7:30 PM!

Tickets are only $5.00 and can be purchased here with no service fees.  Tickets can be printed out or picked up at the will call window once you arrive.

The Samuel Goldwyn Theater is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills and directions can be found here.





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August 22, 2012 - The Incredible Shrinking Man and Innerspace screen with director Joe Dante in attendance at the New Beverly Cinema

The Incredible Shrinking Man and Joe Dante's Innerspace are both screening with director Joe Dante in attendance!  Tickets are only $8.00 and can be purchased at the box office at 7:00 p.m. (if they're not sold out by then) or online here.  This event starts 7:30 p.m. at the New Beverly Cinema.

The New Beverly Cinema is located at 7165 West Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information and confirm those appearing, please call the New Beverly Cinema at (323) 938-4038 or (323) 474-9957.

July 8, 2012 - Some Kind of Wonderful & All The Right Moves featuring a Q&A with Lea Thompson & director Howard Deutch

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The 1987 movie Some Kind of Wonderful and  the 1983 movie All the Right Moves are both screening tonight at the Egyptian Theatre with a very special Q&A!  In between movies, actress Lea Thompson (who stars in both movies) and Some Kind of Wonderful director Howard Deutch will sit down for a question and answer session.  This special event starts at 7:30 p.m. 

The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712  Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online at Fandango here.  General admission is $11.00.

If you buy your tickets early and you're hungry before the movie screening, show your ticket stub to our friends at either the Pig 'N Whistle or Maui and Sons Bar & Grill for a 10% discount.

May 17, 2012 - Ed Wood and Edward Scissorhands screen with a Q&A with the writers

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Johnny Depp's Ed Wood and Edward Scissorhands are both screening with a question and answer session with Ed Wood writers Larry Karazewski and Scott Alexander between movies.  This event starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre.

The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712  Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online at Fandango here.  General admission is $11.00 and $9.00 for senior citizens.

If you buy your tickets early and you're hungry before the movie screening, show your ticket stub to our friends at either the Pig 'N Whistle or Maui and Sons Bar & Grill for a 10% discount.

March 8, 2012 - A Clockwork Orange and Time After Time including a Q&A with legendary star Malcolm McDowell & Mary Steenburgen on 3/16

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Legendary actor Malcolm McDowell is doing a rare question and answer session at the Egyptian Theatre on March 16th, 2012, along with a screening of 2 classic movies he starred in!  A Clockwork Orange will kick off the night by screening at 7:30 PM, followed by a Q&A with Malcolm McDowell and a screening of Time After Time will close the night.  The Egyptian Theatre only seats 1,170 people, so I'd recommend getting your tickets quickly before this possibly sells out.

The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office or at Fandango here.  General admission is $11.00 and $9.00 for students and senior citizens. 

If you buy your tickets early and you're hungry before the screening, show your ticket stub to our friends at either the Pig 'N Whistle or Maui and Sons Bar & Grill for a 10% discount!

February 20, 2012 - Italia Fest is taking place at the Chinese Theatre till 2/25

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Grauman's Chinese Theatre is hosting Italia Fest with lots of free screenings with filmmakers & stars taking part in question & answer sessions!  I'll be posting events of interest over the next week, but you can click here for a complete list of events.  While these screenings are free, seating is limited, so please try to arrive early to ensure getting a seat.  Grauman's Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here. 

February 8, 2012 - Narc & Smokin' Aces screen tonight and tomorrow with writer/director Joe Carnahan appearing in person both nights

Narc (2002) and Smokin' Aces (2006) are both screening tonight and tomorrow with writer/director Joe Carnahan appearing in person both nights!  This event starts at 7:30 p.m. both nights at the New Beverly Cinema.

Tickets are $8.00 and can be purchased at the box office or online here.  The New Beverly Cinema is located at 7165 West Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the New Beverly Cinema at (323) 938-4038.

February 6, 2012 - 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' & 'The Seventh Seal' screen followed by a Q&A with star Max von Sydow

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Tonight there's a double feature of 'The Seventh Seal' (1957) and 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' (2011) screening at 7:30 PM, followed by a question and answer session with Max von Sydow, who stars in both movies!  This event is taking place at the landmark Aero Theatre located at 1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica and directions can be found here.  Events at the Aero Theatre are always very intimate and special, as there are only 435 seats.  Tickets for this event can be purchased at the box office or online here.  General admission is $11.00 and $9.00 for senior citizens and students.  For additional information, please call the Aero Theatre at (310) 260-1528.

January 29, 2012 - 'Ghostbusters' screening followed by a Q&A with William Atherton

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The 1984 blockbuster movie 'Ghostbusters' is screening tonight followed by a question and answer session with William Atherton (who plays Walter Peck)!    After the question and answer session, the 1993 movie 'Groundhog Day' will be shown.  This event starts at 7:30 p.m. at the New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles.  The theater seats 228 people, so there's an intimate and special feel to all the events that take place here.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online here.  If you decide to order tickets online, be sure to hit the scroll down menu and choose the right day and time.  The New Beverly Cinema is located at 7165 West Beverly Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the New Beverly Cinema at (323) 938-4038.

January 11, 2012 - 'Never Let Me Go' & 'Fahrenheit 451' screening tonight with director Mark Romanek in person

The 2010 movie 'Never Let Me Go' is screening with director Mark Romanek in person!  Also, a pristine copy of the 1966 movie 'Fahrenheit 451' is also screening tonight at this special event at the suggestion of Mark Romanek.  This event starts at 7:30 p.m. at the New Beverly Cinema.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online here.  The New Beverly Cinema is located at 7165 West Beverly Boulevard, in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information please call the New Beverly Cinema at (323) 938-4038.