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Judy Thorburn
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PALMS CASINO AND RESORT
SERVES UP A WORLD PREMIERE "FEAST"
On Tuesday evening of September 12, The Palms Casino Resort was once again the
setting for a Movie World Premiere event with all the pomp, glitter and star
sightings that fans love. This time it was special and personal for the Maloof
brothers, owners of the resort, since their Maloof Motion Pictures movie company
helped finance “Feast” the winning comedy horror film from the hit Bravo reality
TV series “Project Greenlight”. The Red Carpet was laid out outside on the west
entrance to the Palms where the press, photographers and throngs of fans
gathered eagerly awaiting the arrival of principal players connected to the film
including Project Greenlight producer Chris Moore and executive producers,
superstars Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. Of course, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman,
a celebrity in his own right who has made an appearance in several Hollywood
films, wouldn’t have missed this for the world and upon his arrival proclaimed
September 12, 2006 “Feast Day” in the city of Las Vegas. The Mayor was among the
VIP’s that made their way down the Red Carpet including George, Phil, Gavin and
Joe Maloof, and Brenden Theatre owner Johnny Brenden. Those from the film
included screenwriters Marcus Dunston and Patrick Melton, director John Gulager
who came with wife, actress Diane Goldner and his dad, veteran TV and film actor
Clu Gulager (who bears a striking resemblance to former President Jimmy Carter).
Besides Gardner and the elder Gulager who are part of the ensemble cast, other
co-stars who showed up were Josh Zuckerman, Duane Whitaker and stunning Jenny
Wade, each briefly stopping for a photo op. It was also great to run into two of
my other favorite guys (outside of my hubby Stephen) film buffs/critics from St.
George, Utah, Adam Mast, and his buddy/partner in crime (only kidding) Kevin of
zBoneman.com who drove down for this event and are always fun to be around. But,
the highlight for me was getting a chance to chat, even for a briefly moment,
with handsome Ben Affleck as he passed me by on his way into the screening. I
congratulated Ben on his impressive role in Hollywoodland, which recently won
him Best Actor award at the Venice Film Festival. He gave me a huge smile,
thanked me, AND grasped my hand. Ladies, eat your heart out!
Those who were lucky enough to have a pass into the movie got to hear the
director, John Gulager speak. He said, “It’s bee o being here in Las Vegas with
its debut as a motion picture. I owe everything to Matt and Ben”. Producer Chris
Moore was introduced and said that he was “proud of this movie. It was exciting
and fun. I am proud to have my name on the movie John Gulager directed”.
Let me say that this film is a fun ride. It’s all about a group of strangers who
are forced to barricade themselves inside a remote desert tavern and fight off a
family of monsters that are terrorizing them. Although filled with blood, guts
and gore, there is plenty of funny dialogue and outrageous silly stuff, as one
by one someone falls prey to the horrific creatures. After the screening,
invited guests, including yours truly, made it over to the Little Buddha
restaurant for a fabulous wine, dine and mingle reception. It was a great way to
complete an evening “Feast” that was served up in more ways than one. Feast will
be released in theatres on September 22, and available on DVD on October 17.
Photo Gallery - Photos by
Stephen Thorburn
FEAST Monster Mask
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Johnny Brenden
The Maloof Brothers with Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Johnny Brenden
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
Mayor Oscar Goodman proclaims Sept 12 "Feast" day
Director John Gulager with veteran actor dad Clu Gulager and John's wife actress
Dianer Goldner
Actress Jenny Wade
Josh Zuckerman
Screenwriters Marcus Dunston and Patrick Melton
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