Step outside with Bond, James Bond

Monday nights are shaken, not stirred in Crystal City with their 21 week James Bond Outdoor Film Festival... Tomorrow's movie? "Golden Eye" (1995) Bond movies will be shown through October 20th in the Courtyard along S. Bell Street between 18th and 20th. 

Grab your friends, a blanket, and a picnic and end summer with a Bang... Bond style!

NIH Outdoor Filmfestival at Strathmore

Obviously I am into outdoor movies this summer, and even though Screen on the Green ends tonight- the next two weeks will be filled with awesome Children's movies... and my favorite- "Airplane!"

Presented by the NIH, 97.1 and Comcast, these movies shouldn't be missed! Bring a blanket, a picnic and some friends! See you there!

Screen on the Green

Since moving to D.C., I have always longed to attend Screen on the Green. Dorky, maybe, but it has been on my to-do list for the past three summers, and finally I can check it off! Monday night I saw "The Apartment" at HBO's Screen on the Green down at the National Mall. Hundreds of people gathered on the lawn, sprawled out on blankets with picnics, playing cards and laughing as the sun set in anticipation of a romantic movie night. While the atmosphere was second to none, I have to admit that I am still a bit perplexed by the movie pickers' choice in films to show at a very public venue with little kids galore. Having no idea what "The Apartment" was about, I was taken aback slightly as the story unfolded about how a business man was essentially allowing his apartment to be used by upper management as a brothel, thus allowing him to get ahead in the work place. While this was a black and white film from the 1960s and nothing was explicit, I was still red with embarassment! Thank goodness it was dark!

After a little research, I found more info on the "Screen on the Green HBO Dance" which just stunned me as hundreds if not thousands of people knew what to do as I sat there bewildered... Don't get me wrong, I love people watching, and this city gives you one of the best backgrounds for all kinds of antics...

Be sure to check out the last Screen on the Green for this summer next Monday... Superman!!

TOMS Shoes Film Screening Tonight!

Wanted to introduce you all to TOMS Shoes. Founder Blake Mycoskie has a contagious passion for sustainable philanthropy, all which is unveiled in the 35 minute film about his recent shoe drop in Argentina in, "For Tomorrow". I am honored to be hosting this event along with the City Tavern Club, Bisnow, Surreal Vodka, and Casa Noble Tequila tonight at 6:30pm. Hope to see you there!

In The Family Screening

Free showing:
IN THE FAMILY
The signing of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) into law marked the first time federal legislation has been passed to eliminate the misuse of genetic information.
For many, this bill will not be just another on the books so far removed from our daily lives. Millions of Americans will feel the impact of GINA personally.
At 27, filmmaker Joanna Rudnick faces an impossible decision after testing positive for a genetic mutation: remove her breasts and ovaries or risk overwhelming odds of developing cancer. Intensely personal and timely, In the Family follows Joanna as she struggles to understand what these choices mean.

Join us Thursday, July 10 for back-to-back sneak previews of this incredibly powerful and relevant film. A Q&A with Joanna Rudnick will follow each screening.
This event is free to the public.
When Thursday, July 10, 20082 screenings: 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM Where:E St Cinema555 11th Street NWWashington, DC In the Family is a co-production of Joanna Rudnick, Kartemquin Films, and the Independent Television Service (ITVS). Coming to PBS on P.O.V. October 7, 2008.
Nominee: US Feature Competition
Nominee: WGAW SILVERDOCS Documentary Screenplay Award (inaugural year)

Special thanks to Danielle Leach who sent this to me, as she knows Genetic Testing and Counseling is something those with MENs must think about every day...

Get Groovy tonight in Crystal City!!!

Monday nights will be shaken and stirred in Crystal City!

Free. Rain or shine (except severe inclement weather). 18th and Bell Street, in the Courtyard across from Crystal City Metro Station and Crystal City Marriott. This night will be Austin Powers night - paying tribute to the spin off "The Spy Who Shagged Me". Movie patrons that come in the best costume, will receive a prize from participating night sponsor, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse! There will also be samples provided by the sponsor.

Kicking-It Film Premier

KICKING IT tells the compelling story of seven athletes in a sport with billions of fans worldwide -- athletes who share a common condition with one billion of our fellow humans: they are homeless. In the summer of 2006, while the football world's attention was focused on Germany, thousands of players around the globe were training hard and competing to be part of another World Cup...The Homeless World Cup.

21 Weeks of Bond in Crystal City

This week's Movie - You only Live Twice

Monday nights will be shaken and stirred in Crystal City!

Join us in Crystal City for 21 weeks of action packed James Bond movie classics. Bring a picnic and a blanket. Free. Rain or shine (except severe inclement weather). 18th and Bell Street, in the Courtyard across from Crystal City Metro Station and Crystal City Marriott.

Special contest, prizes and fun theme nights will take place throughout festival.

June 2 Pre Movie Festivities (7-8PM): Join us for Bond Trival Night presented by evening sponsor Arena Stage. Test your Spy-Q. Random guests will be selected to participate in a little Bond trivia for a chance to win tickets to Arena Stage's debut play The Mystery of Irma Vep. Check back each week for information on the nightly pre-movie festivities!Festival Rules: Patrons can bring their own picnics as long as they abide by city and festival rules. Low-backed chairs and blankets are allowed, but grills, umbrellas, and pets are prohibited.

Manolo Hour at Mate!

Will Carrie and Big really tie the knot? What did Charlotte name her little girl? Does Smith finally settle Samantha’s wild ways? Is Miranda serious about living in Brooklyn? Do you no longer care about this movie due to the prevalence of previews, leaked clips, blog posts, and general cougar malaise? Don't lie to yourself- you know you're curious whether or not SJP can pull of those legwarmers for arms. p.s. Answer: No.Next Friday, all of life’s questions will be answered when the Sex and the City movie finally debuts.Start the weekend off right with a Happy Hour at Mate to benefit breast cancer research.From 5-7 on Friday, May 30th, you’ll enjoy $6 cocktails, $7 martinis, $4 draft beer and ½ priced appetizers, soup, salads and sushi! Starting at 7, Mate will serve $5 Madison Cosmos to those that give a donation at the door in honor of the movie and the Madison's participation in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

Purchase tickets to see Sex and the City at Georgetown Theater right next door! Movie Times: 6:20, 7, 8:10, 9:35 to name a few.$10 suggested donation at the door. All donations will go directly to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

GI Film Festival This Weekend

The GI Film Festival (GIFF), a 501 c(3) non-profit organization, is the first film festival in the nation to exclusively celebrate the successes and sacrifices of the American military through the medium of film. The four-day festival will be held on May 14-18, 2008 in Washington DC. The GIFF will present films from new and established international and domestic filmmakers that honor the heroic stories of the American Armed Forces and the worldwide struggle for freedom and liberty. Some of the films screened will be fan favorites. Others will be screened for the first time. All will in some way express the courage and selflessness of our fighting men and women and the value of their work. Plus, come meet stars like Robert Duvall and Gary Sinise

TRADE THE MOVIE

Cosmos and Clutches

Cosmos & Clutches; We One You Two Celebrates Sex and the City Style

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 9, 2008Contact: Judy Mayka (585)315-6161 Judy.mayka@gmail.com

(Washington DC) "They say nothing lasts forever, dreams change, trends come and go, but friendships never go out of style . . . " "Get Carried Away" and bring your gal pals to We One You Two {1525 Wisconsin Ave NW} May 15th from 6-9pm to celebrate fashion, friendship and fabulousness. We One You Two is celebrating the arrival of accessories and styles featured in the Sex and the City Movie premiering May 30th with creative cocktails featuring SKYY Vodka. Promotional materials from the film will decorate the boutique and pairs of tickets to the pre-screening of the film will be awarded to raffle winners. Dress to impress and bring your friends, because no matter the season friendship is always in fashion.

Film Synopsis: Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), successful author and everyone's favorite fashion icon-next-door, is back, her famously sardonic wit intact and sharper than ever, as she continues to narrate her own story about sex, love and the fashion obsessed single woman in New York City. Sex and the City find Carrie, Samantha (Kim Cattrall), Charlotte (Kristin Davis), and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) four years after the hit HBO series ended, as our favorite friends continue to juggle jobs and relationships while navigating motherhood, marriage and Manhattan real estate. New Line Cinema will release Sex and the City in theaters nationwide on May 30th, 2008.

For more information about the event please contact Judy Mayka at weoneyoutwomedia@gmail.com or (585)-315-6161.

NoMa James Bond Film Festival

SPONSORED BY NOMA BID
Welcome to another super fab summer outdoor film series in NoMA, right in the heart of the area called North of Mass Ave. or NOMA! This summer is exactly what everyone asked for - the best of JAMES BOND, OO7! We will have our usual (from last summer) CLINT EASTWOOD Dancers - now called THE JAMES BOND DANCERS - and of course we will have THE ODDJOB CHALLENGE and THE BOND CHALLENGE before each film. Films start around dusk, 8pm-ish, and please bring a blanket, a low lawnchair, your picnic basket and your wonderful, friendly selves... this event is FREE to the public and is made available to us through the generosity and good community efforts of the NOMA BID and NOMA Businesses . You like? So let 'em know... NoMA BID is at 202 - 289 - 0111! See ya at the movies this summer! All Bond, All Summer Long!!

Schedule:
Thursday, MAY 8 DR. NO (1962)
Thursday, MAY 15 FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (1963)
Thursday, MAY 22 GOLDFINGER (1964)
Thursday, MAY 29 THUNDERBALL (1965)
Thursday, JUNE 5 YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (1967)
Thursday, JUNE 12 DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER (1971)
Thursday, JUNE 19 LIVE AND LET DIE (1973)
Thursday, JUNE 26 THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN (1974)
Thursday, JULY 10 THE SPY WHO LOVED ME (1977)
Thursday, JULY 17 MOONRAKER (1979)
Thursday, JULY 24 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1981)
Thursday, JULY 31 OCTOPUSSY (1983)
Thursday, AUGUST 7 A VIEW TO A KILL (1985)
Thursday, AUGUST 14 GOLDENEYE (1995)
Thursday, AUGUST 21 TOMORROW NEVER DIES (1997)
Thursday, AUGUST 28 DIE ANOTHER DAY (2OO6)
FINI

Filmfest DC

The Washington, DC International Film Festival kicks off tomorrow night with the premiere of Two Ladies at the Historic Lincoln Theatre at 7pm. Live music and a reception to meet and greet with the stars and producer of the film will follow. The festival runs until May 3rd. Check out the website for more information and a schedule of films.

Re-Cap: Under the Same Moon

I am not a very emotional person. (Well, until the three glasses of wine gets to my head and I turn into Niagara Falls.) Last night the premiere of "Under the Same Moon" produced by DC's own John Cecchi, pulled on my heartstrings. I went into the movie with expectations of a short, interesting movie but was shocked at how compelling the story of the immigrants seeking a better life on our side of the border was. Growing up in California, it is all too common to see the migrant workers on the side of the road waiting to be picked up for hard labor. The movie provides a critical perspective on a topic of social justice that usually only has political definitions. To see the opportunity cost of crossing the border in hopes for a better future really brings back a feeling of empowerment for living in a free country where we learn as children, "The sky is the limit!" Really, really well done. I highly recommend.

Check out the DC Eco-Friendly Film Festival

The 16th annual Washington DC Environmental Film Festival kicks off today and runs until the 22nd with over 45 venues, 115 movies, and 20,000 filmgoers! The extensive list of films covers everything from films regarding water conservation to the story of Lady Bird Johnson. Many of the films are premiering either for the first time globally or in the United States. Venues range from the Textile Museum to the Embassy of Switzerland! Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy some green entertainment in some of Washington's most prized places.

DC Independent Film Festival

The DC Independent Film Festival kicks off this week on March 6th with the opening ceremonies with director Alex Cox and runs through March 16th with the film, The Clash Live: Revolution Rock. Films in this years festival include: Searchers 2.0, Fault, Praxis, Blue Room, and many, many more. Checkout the complete list on the DCIFF website.

Miss Pettigrew Lives for A Day Pre-screening

After picking up a fabulous outfit at Bloomingdale's in support of the WHS, join We One You Two & Focus Features for a fabulous pre-screening event of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day. The fun begins at 6pm at Regal Gallery Place theaters in Chinatown. Grab your girlfriends and check out the film as well as new spring fashions. Enjoy the opportunity to try new beauty and spa products as well & don't forget to to grab a swag bag with a gift card from We One You Two on your way out. I wish I would be in town to make it!