FILM SNEAK PEEK BRING SOME CONFETTI FOR TINSELTOWN CLASSICS.Byline: - Valerie Kuklenski Looking forward to a quiet New Year's Eve? It doesn't get much quieter than the Silent Movie Theatre, which is double-billing Clara Bow and Buster Keaton Noun 1. Buster Keaton - United States comedian and actor in silent films noted for his acrobatic skills and deadpan face (1895-1966) Joseph Francis Keaton, Keaton . The party begins at 8:30 p.m. with Bow in ``It,'' the 1927 gold-digger movie for which she's best remembered. (Watch for Gary Cooper in a walk-on reporter role.) Following a dessert reception, Keaton takes the screen in ``Seven Chances,'' playing a bachelor who stands to inherit a fortune if only he can marry by 7 p.m. There's champagne at midnight and live music. The Silent Movie Theatre is at 611 N. Fairfax Ave. Tickets are $50 each. For reservations or more information, call (323) 655-2520. FOR YOUR SWEET TOOTH: ``Willy willy Noun pl -lies Brit, Austral & NZ informal a childish or jocular word for penis Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'' is marking its 30th anniversary at Glendale's Alex Theatre The Alex Theatre is a historic landmark located at 216 North Brand Boulevard in Glendale, California of the United States of America. It is currently owned by the City of Glendale and operated by the Alex Regional Theatre Board. with two shows on Saturday. The film, starring Gene Wilder Gene Wilder (born Jerome Silberman on June 11, 1933) is an American actor who is perhaps best known for his role as Willy Wonka and his collaborations with Mel Brooks, most notably Blazing Saddles, The Producers, and Young Frankenstein as the candy man of the title, screens at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Alex, 216 N. Brand Blvd. Director Mel Stuart will be on hand for the evening show. At each screening, five audience members will win golden tickets good for the 30th anniversary DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. of the film, which includes restored color and sound and interviews with Wilder and the kids who played the factory visitors. Tickets are $7.50 for adults and $5 for children and are available at the box office or by calling (818) 243-2539. PICTURE THIS: While hitting the Hollywood highlights with out-of-town guests, check out the new exhibit at the Hollywood Entertainment Museum. ``Painting the Stars'' is a collection of oil portraits by Peter Alexander Samuels, adapted from classic movie stills such as the doe-eyed Audrey Hepburn in her lovely white gown and hat from the Ascot Ascot (ăs`kət), town, Windsor and Maidenhead, S central England. The famous horse races instituted by Queen Anne in 1711 are held annually in June on Ascot Heath. Ascot remains an important social and fashion event, attended by the royal family. race scene of ``My Fair Lady.'' Samuels will attend a reception on the evening of Jan. 10. The Hollywood Entertainment Museum is at 7021 Hollywood Blvd. Information: (323) 465-7900. CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1 -- 2) Buster Keaton, left, stars in ``Seven Chances,'' remade re·made v. Past tense and past participle of remake. with Chris O'Donnell as ``The Bachelor,'' and Clara Bow stars in ``It,'' both playing New Year's Eve at the Silent Movie Theatre. |
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