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Hi. I'm Diana Christensen, a racist lackey of the imperialist ruling circles.

Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:05:23 -0800

I know this is last-minute, but is anyone in the L.A. area interested in a Paddy Chayefsky double-bill meetup at the New Beverly Cinema? They're playing a brand-new print of "Network" followed by "The Hospital". I'm only free Saturday so I'm planning to see "Network" at 7.30, and may stay for "The Hospital". Anyone care to meet for a drink or coffee somewhere nearby beforehand?

By: mandymanwasregistered

mandymanwasregistered — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:42:28 -0800

I rarely turn down drinks, but I can't think of a place close by. Anyone?

By: Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese

Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:50:11 -0800

Sorry I can't suggest anywhere to meet, I just returned to L.A. after years elsewhere so I don't know of any places in the area.

By: klangklangston

klangklangston — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:24:37 -0800

This may help

By: dhammond

dhammond — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:25:13 -0800

I used to work near there, and it's not a great area for drinks unless you consider some options outside of "stumbling distance." It's only a short drive, but the historic Formosa Cafe is right nearby.

By: klangklangston

klangklangston — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:29:33 -0800

My coworker recommends the El Guapo and Snakepit, both on Melrose between Fairfax and Brea, and there's also the fine Little Bar on La Brea at 8th, but that's more of a drive than a stroll.

By: mandymanwasregistered

mandymanwasregistered — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:27:20 -0800

Since there's nothing really nearby, I vote for Little Bar so I can order pizza delivery to enjoy with my beer.

By: Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese

Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:06:02 -0800

I could go with a pizza delivered to Little Bar. We'd have to get there early enough to eat and drink before getting to the theater at 7.30 (or a bit earlier).

By: Afroblanco

Afroblanco — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:57:08 -0800

Network is my favorite movie ever. If I lived in the area, you better believe I'd be there.

By: Space Kitty

Space Kitty — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:00:34 -0800

I might just make it this time! *crosses fingers*

By: klangklangston

klangklangston — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:21:22 -0800

Afro, it's only, what, a 3500 mile drive? I guess you don't really love Network after all.

By: brujita

brujita — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:39:07 -0800

I used to go to the New Beverly all the time! Formosa would be a bit of a walk--some of the places I went to eat nearby have closed but still open are: two Indian places, one north on La Brea and one west on Beverly; El Coyote for frat boy Mexican and margaritas, or Ita-Cho for Japanese. Sometimes I'd go to Insomnia for coffee, but the manager at the time was a jerk.

By: dhammond

dhammond — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:17:19 -0800

I love the New Beverly (and all of you), but Saturday Night is Not Alright for Fighting. I'll catch y'all next time, though!

By: SmileyChewtrain

SmileyChewtrain — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:03:17 -0800

Heck, I'd fly out if they were playing Altered States!

By: mandymanwasregistered

mandymanwasregistered — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:25:15 -0800

I'm gonna suggest we meet at Little Bar at 5pm-ish so as to have a decent amount of beer time before those going to the movie need to head up the street.

By: Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese

Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:49:02 -0800

I agree -- Little Bar at 5pm or so. That'll also give us time to order food.

By: carsonb

carsonb — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:15:07 -0800

Wish I could join you, but I'm ~~due in for my very last night ever in retail hell~~ mad as hell and I'm not gonna take this anymore.

By: klangklangston

klangklangston — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:19:10 -0800

Man, sorry, got sick. How was it?

By: katillathehun

katillathehun — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:04:06 -0800

It was westerns and Mexican night at casa Katilla, so I couldn't be there. You guys tore the New Beverly up, didn't you? Didn't you? What have I told you kids about that? *hands on hips*

By: Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese

Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:23:56 -0800

A but small dedicated crowd of four showed up for drinks at Little Bar. An even smaller and more dedicated crowd of one went on to see "Network" at the New Beverly. (And it was an excellent screening of a beautiful new print.)

By: Space Kitty

Space Kitty — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:24:03 -0800

Yay, Little Bar! And thanks, KAC, for the impromptu meetup, even if it didn't include the movie.

By: mullingitover

mullingitover — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:35:41 -0800

Aww, I would've come but I was in SF that day. Next time.