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Beyond the Gaze: Jill Campbell’s Swimsuit Issue to Premiere at Newport Beach Film Festival on October 23

By Greer Wylder

October 21, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct 23rd at 8 p.m., The Newport Beach Film Festival will present Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue, an extraordinary documentary directed by Jill Campbell, the daughter-in-law of Jule Campbell.In the 1960s, Jule Campbell revolutionized the world of media, transforming the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue into a cultural powerhouse. This documentary chronicles her 32-year tenure, during which she broke barriers, championed intelligence, and empowered the rise of supermodels. The film thoughtfully explores the evolving narrative on beauty, from objectification to body positivity, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of feminism and media. Featuring intimate interviews with…

Newport Beach Film Festival’s Closing Night Centerpiece: ‘Music by John Williams’

By Greer Wylder

October 21, 2024

On Thursday, October 24, the Newport Beach Film Festival will present the closing night screening of Music by John Williams as its Centerpiece Documentary, starting at 8:15 p.m. at Big Newport 5.In attendance will be producer Frank Marshall, who will be honored with the Festival’s Arts Champion Award, and director Laurent Bouzereau, who will receive the Artist of Distinction Award for Outstanding Achievement in Documentary Filmmaking.Celebrating its 25th year, the Newport Beach Film Festival runs from October 17-24, 2024. Music by John Williams offers an in-depth look at the career of legendary composer John Williams, 92, whose music has defined…

Experience Autumn Flavors with a Special Prix-Fixe Menu & Cocktail at Warehouse 72

By Greer Wylder

October 21, 2024

Warehouse 72, the latest upscale dining spot inside the Hyatt Regency Irvine, is celebrating the fall season with a limited-time, chef-curated 4-course prix-fixe dinner and a seasonal cocktail. Priced at $72 per person, the menu is available on weekends and highlights fresh autumnal ingredients sourced locally.Diners can choose from an array of dishes, starting with an Appetizer (Pork Belly, Roasted Bone Marrow, or Burrata Toast), followed by Soup or Salad (Roasted Butternut Squash or Baby Kale Salad), a Main Course (Yuzu Glazed Sea Bass, NY Strip Steak, Peruvian Grilled Chicken, or Truffle Angel Hair Pasta), and a Dessert (Butterscotch Budino,…

Renovated Lido Theater to Host Newport Beach Film Festival, October 18-24

By Greer Wylder

October 16, 2024

For the first time in five years, the historic Lido Theater, recently renovated to preserve its Art Deco charm while adding modern features, will be a key venue for the 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF). Now celebrating its 25th year, the festival runs from October 17-24, 2024, and will showcase over 350 films from more than 50 countries. Select screenings will take place at the Lido Theater, including the highly anticipated Closing Night film A Real Pain, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin, on Thursday, October 24 at 8:30 p.m.One of the festival’s Centerpiece Films showing at The Lido…

Sherman Library Celebrates 50 Years with Special Open House on October 22

By Greer Wylder

October 16, 2024

Sherman Library & Gardens is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its beloved library with a special Open House on October 22, 2024. The event, open to the public and free of charge, runs from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and includes light bites and a no-host bar. RSVPs are required to attend here.Founded by Arnold D. Haskell in 1974, the Sherman Library was built to preserve the history of the Pacific Southwest. Haskell designed a two-story Mission Revival-style building, with library stacks on the upper level and a climate-controlled archival space below. Since then, the library has grown to house over…