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FILM/SNEAK PEEK LUCK BE A LADY FOR ACTORS, FILMMAKERS TONIGHT.


Byline: - Valerie Kuklenski

The new film ``Luckytown,'' starring Kirsten Dunst Kirsten[1] Caroline Dunst (born April 30, 1982) is an American actress, known for her roles in (for which she received a Golden Globe nomination), The Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette, and Bring It On , makes its world premiere Noun 1. world premiere - (music) the first public performance (as of a dramatic or musical work) anywhere in the world
performance, public presentation - a dramatic or musical entertainment; "they listened to ten different performances"; "the play ran for 100
 tonight in Hollywood, the town where many an aspiring filmmaker or actor has hoped to get lucky.

The romantic thriller, about two friends on a road trip from Nebraska to Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , will screen at 7 p.m. as part of the fourth annual Hollywood Film Festival, going on through the weekend at Paramount Studios, 5555 Melrose Ave.

In addition to screenings of more than 30 features, shorts and documentaries at the lot, there are several conferences at the Roosevelt Hotel
''For hotels with a similar name, see Hotel Roosevelt (disambiguation)
A prominent landmark situated on Madison Avenue and 45th Street in midtown New York City, The Roosevelt Hotel was named in honor of President Theodore Roosevelt.
 (7000 Hollywood Blvd.). On Sunday afternoon, participants will get the chance to pitch their own scripts and story ideas to producers and development executives.

The festival wraps up Monday night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel with the Hollywood Awards, where Richard Dreyfuss Richard Stephen Dreyfuss (born October 29, 1947) is an Academy Award-winning American actor. Biography
Early life
Dreyfuss was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Norman, an attorney and restaurateur, and Geraldine, a peace activist.
 will receive the lifetime achievement award.

There are two dozen performers competing for actor and actress of the year awards, including Michael Caine, Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey spac·ey  
adj. Slang
Variant of spacy.

Adj. 1. spacey - stupefied by (or as if by) some narcotic drug
spaced-out, spacy

unconventional - not conventional or conformist; "unconventional life styles"
, Denzel Washington, Annette Bening, Angelina Jolie, Julia Roberts, Chloe Sevigny and Hilary Swank.

For schedules, tickets and other information, call (310) 288-1882 or look up www.hollywoodfestival.com on the Web. Tickets also may be ordered through TicketMaster at (213) 480-3232 or at www.ticketmaster.com.

The real Duke

``On the Road With Duke Ellington,'' widely considered a trendsetter trend·set·ter  
n.
One that initiates or popularizes a trend: "The Golden State, ever the trendsetter, reformed its property tax" New York.
 in cinema verite, will be shown Sunday under the stars at the John Anson Ford Theatre.

The mood will be set at 8 p.m. with a pre-screening concert of hits such as ``Satin Doll'' and ``Take the A-Train'' by the Bill Berry Sextet, whose leader played cornet cornet, brass wind musical instrument, created in France about 1830 by adding valves to the post horn. It is usually in B flat and is the same size as the B flat trumpet, but has a more conical bore.  with Ellington in the early '60s and modeled his band after Ellington's ensemble.

Moviegoers may bring their own picnic baskets to the amphitheater, located at 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East in the Hollywood Hills. Tickets are $15 and can be ordered by calling (323) 461-3673.

Cho time

Comedian/actress Margaret Cho won high praise and a few awards for her autobiographical stage show, ``I'm the One That I Want.''

Now the concert film version of her San Francisco performance is here. The movie, chronicling her sitcom stardom in ``All-American Girl'' and her troubles after its cancellation, is opening tonight for a one-week run at Landmark's Nuart Theatre, 11272 Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles.

For show times and other information, call (310) 478-6379.
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Date:Aug 4, 2000
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