Showgirls 2, Community, and Revenge

There are a million good reasons to move to Los Angeles. The weather (or lack thereof), the scenery, and, if it's your thing, particularly easy access to the entertainment industry. As I've written in previous posts, it's hard to go anywhere in L.A. without spotting a film, tv, or fashion shoot, if not movie premieres or walk-of-fame ceremonies.

Bunny, Coco, and Richard Lawson

One of the most fun activities I've been doing since I've moved here is going to double features of kung-fu and blaxploitation movies at the New Beverly Cinema. At the showing of Black Fist, the star, Richard Lawson, unexpectedly showed up to watch the movie too. He was nice enough to talk about the movie beforehand, and do a Q&A afterward.

Not only are there screenings of older cult classics, but brand new ones as well. Such as Rena Riffel's Showgirls 2: Penny's From Heaven. It's her sequel to the movies Showgirls and Mulholland Dr. (she played secondary characters in both films).  I saw this at Silent Movie Theatre, and it was an absolute riot. Miss Riffel, as far as I can tell, is a comic genius.

Bunny, Rena Riffel, and Coco

Cast members, director, creator, and writers of Community came together at the Saban theater on March 3 as part of something called PaleyFest.

Cast of Community at PalyFest2012

Bunny and I went along with a friend from out of town and it was quite entertaining. We got to watch a brand new episode before the cast came out and spoke about all aspects of being involved with the show. From their rapport onstage, it's easy to see how much fun they must have on set.

Did you watch Revenge on 02/29/2012? The episode is titled Scandal (you can watch online) and I make a blink-and-you'll-miss-it appearance as a photojournalist.