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Film Lovers Flock to Palm Springs By Irene Michaels  They were all there at the 20th Palm Springs Festival--Dustin Hoffman, James Cronwell, Leonardo Di Caprio, Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, Donald Sutherland--Hollywood’s best and brightest stars, all striding down the Red Carpet.
He mentioned that at just 12 years old, he knew he was going to direct films. Wonder if he shared his dream with Sheriff Andy and Aunt Bee?
This was a super-charged evening. But it did beg a question--other than Frieda Pinto, Mary Hart and Dakota Fanning, WHERE WERE ALL THE GIRLS????? |
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The Festival was founded by Sonny Bono as a way to promote tourism in the area. Today, it’s bigger than big, drawing the media, filmgoers and film makers from all over the country.
Ron Howard, nominated for Best Director for his film “Frost/Nixon”, is a perennial favorite with the crowd. He’s friendly and ever so easy to talk to. Ron was joking that as his dimples get fatter, his hair gets thinner. (He’s such an attractive guy, why doesn’t he just shave his head? It’s a look that works for a lot of very sexy men)
Dustin Hoffman presented the Chairman’s Award to Clint Eastwood who was friendly, chatty and open to having his picture taken.
The fun didn’t end on the Red Carpet. After the awards, everyone went to the “after party” at the Parker Hotel, hosted by OUTSTANDING designer and Art trader, Patrick Mundt. Jackie Lee Houston helped make everything possible with her generous financial support.
Festival Board Chair Harold Matzner should feel very very proud.
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