trophy wife is a 2014 filipino romantic drama and thriller film directed by andoy ranay , starring cristine reyes , derek ramsay , heart evangelista , and john estrada .

the film will be distributed by viva films with the co-production of multivision pictures and was released on july 30 , 2014 in theatres nationwide .

this is the 4th adult drama film in 2014 in viva films after the hit movie of no other woman ( 2011 ) , a secret affair ( 2012 ) , and when the love is gone ( 2013 ) .

trophy wife ( film )

trophy wife
star malin akerman gets bold in a naeem khan gown .
conflict . cristine reyes as lani in ' trophy wife . ' photo courtesy of viva films
in truth , it’s the third parties that carry these stories , and trophy wife is no different .
“in truth , it’s the third parties that carry these stories , and trophy wife is no different . ”
conflict . derek ramsay ' s character chino has a big choice to make in ' trophy wife . ' all photos courtesy of viva films
trophy wife admittedly deviates from the ‘mistress’ formula , and for good reason . other films have done it before , have done it well , and have done it with less . trophy wife does provide some interesting twists to an old story , but the results are so undeniably convoluted , and so ridiculously unbelievable , that it’s difficult to take the film seriously .
unfortunately , that kind of momentum isn’t kept consistent with the rest of the story , and when trophy wife hits its second half , things quickly unravel .
it’s worth noting that trophy wife dares to be something different . unfortunately , its means of getting there is marred by twists and detours so alarmingly unconvincing that its final act is by no means satisfying . with no clear resolution in sight , trophy wife ends with a jarring freeze frame and an unsettling fade to black .
a man visits his brother to meet his new bride , who turns out to be a former flame . this trophy wife appears to be playing a deadly game of seduction and revenge .
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spoiler alert : though initially a drama , trophy wife suddenly morphs into an unexpected thriller . but what could’ve been a pinoy version of fatal attraction is , instead , an incoherent race to the finish line . instead of opting to focus on the film’s intricate web of relationships , the film tears that all down with a final act that is absurd and unbelievable . long - lost siblings and dirty family secrets end up turning what begins as an understated film into another big screen soap opera .
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trophy wife begins harmlessly enough , taking its time to set up an overcomplicated relationship between its 4 main characters . there is chino’s blossoming relationship with gwen , and sammy’s ongoing life in the philippines , but it is lani’s rise and recovery after getting her heart broken that ends up pulling most of the film’s initial weight .
and the trophy husband , so to speak , is bradley whitford , if you’re into that sort of thing .
deneuve ' s performance and the artistic design make this film work , despite shortcomings in humor and plotting .
when her husband is taken hostage by his striking employees , a trophy wife ( deneuve ) takes the reins of the family business and proves to be a remarkably effective leader . business and . . . see full summary »
but while trophy wife tries its best to put its own spin on the mistress genre , derek ramsay is once again left to with some tough decisions to make . unfortunately , all of them are made for him . – urltoken
the rich man ' s wife is a 1996 american thriller film written and directed by amy holden jones . the title character becomes a suspect when her husband is murdered , and the investigating detectives are suspicious of her alibi .
trophy wife embraces that same persona ramsay has shaped for himself , but the film is also chiseled from the same marble that has made films like a secret affair and no other woman a recent and popular trend . but while ramsay has always been the sexual come - on for films like these , he’s hardly ever been the main character .
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star helen mirren gets close to her trophy for best actress in a miniseries or tv movie .
a trophy wife proves unexpectedly competent when she takes over her husband ' s umbrella factory while he recuperates from a heart attack . well made , in a film style appropriate to the late 1970s setting , but it ' s so lightweight , fluffy and nostalgic that you wonder if there was any point to it all beyond keeping catherine deneuve busy .
so despite promising elements , there simply isn’t a lot in this premise that demands a second date , much less a longterm commitment . and while the pilot merits a second look , based on first impressions , “trophy wife” won’t win any prizes .
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[ … ] from community‘s yvette nicole brown and from albert tsai , a . k . a . bert from the late lamented trophy wife , one of whose stars , michaela watkins , is co - creator of benched . ) somewhere in the course of its [ … ]
the film is still worth watching , and the one fabulous reason why can be summed up in two celebrated words : catherine deneuve .
notable exclusions in the tv categories included “atlanta , ” “the good wife , ” “orphan black” and “how to get away with murder . ”
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star matthew mcconaughey raves about the film , which earned him the sag for best lead actor in a movie .
bradley cooper accepts the award for outstanding performance by a film cast as his
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when her husband is taken hostage by his striking employees , a trophy wife ( deneuve ) takes the reins of the family business and proves to be a remarkably effective leader . business and personal complications arrive in the form of her ex - lover ( depardieu ) , a former union leader .
trophy wife is a movie starring cristine reyes , heart evangelista , and john estrada . chino and lani shared a relationship some time ago . their relationship ended with chino leaving lani feeling betrayed and abandoned . now , chino finds that lani is married to his brother . . . see full summary »
in this movie , derek ramsay’s character leads a troubled life . his characters are often caught between two beautiful , warring women , and he must frequently pick which damsel deserves him the most . in trophy wife , his character now has to pick between the sultry cristine reyes and the ravishing heart evangelista .
la la land was originally announced as winner by actor warren beatty , before producers had to step in to correct him as moonlight actually won the trophy .
“ trophy wife ” also didn’t land an especially desirable timeslot , paired as it is with “ the goldbergs , ” another uneven family comedy ; and following “marvel’s agents of shield , ” offering the slim chance a few fanboys still pining for akerman from her “watchmen” role will keep their hands off the remote .
irish ethiopian star negga , who is nominated for her role in drama loving , described the film as a
once in a lifetime opportunity
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the actor welcomed his first child bari najma on february 22 and thanked his wife amatus sami - karim saying :
my wife was in her third trimester doing awards seasons , we just had a daughter four days ago . i just want to thank her for being such a soldier through this process .
notable exclusions from the film nominations included “20th century women , ” “loving , ” martin scorsese’s yet - to - be - released “silence” and “sully . ”
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if one approaches the film and its casting thinking this may be some retread of no other woman or a secret affair , be forewarned that there is something more ambitious in the storytelling and exposition of trophy wife . the production values see no compromise being made — other than the scenes which supposedly are taking place in the united states ; and the polish and verve of the four main stars make the film eminently watchable . the film opens at the sprawling estate of the recently deceased industrialist father of siblings samuel ( john estrada ) and chino ( derek ramsay ) . while sam is a dutiful son who has helped steer the course of the family business , chino is a gallivanting playboy , who feels it’s too early to take life seriously , even on the occasion of his father’s death .
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star celebrates with her award for best supporting actress by showing off the trophy and her toned arms . she ' s wearing gucci .
he embraced the film ' s director barry jenkins on his way up to the stage where he said :
my grandma would want me to button up .
manila , philippines - a viva films / mvp entertainment co - production , trophy wife initially comes to us like a deja vu reminder of the kind of domestic dramas viva was known for , and excelled in , some 15 , 20 years ago . but thanks to the energetic screenplay and muscular directing of andoy ranay , the film surprises and aims to give us something much darker and sinister , filipino noir couched in a story of siblings , love and lust , with revenge thrown in for good measure .
that kind of outsized expectation might be a little much for an uncompromising film about a character , played by three actors , learning to accept his sexual identity . but then ,
moonlight ,
an indie hit and critics favorite , has done nothing but exceed expectations since premiering in september at the telluride and toronto film festivals .
the problem isn’t that the tone changes , but that it does so in a way that is so abrupt and jarring that anything that comes before it makes no sense whatsoever . and as much as trophy wife tries to differentiate itself from the slew of mistress films that have come before it , it ends up with something that is arguably worse .
then there’s ashley benson , who plays a literal trophy wife : after obsessing over the ( fictional ) lady lisa arcade character since childhood , gad “wins” her as a partner after besting the aliens in a shoot ‘em up . lady lisa seems happy enough with the arrangement , although there’s no way to know for sure , because her character doesn’t speak .
trophy wife is just absurd . if there was ever a real point to the story , it ' s lost by the time the movie gets to its ridiculous climax . there , whatever was built in the last ninety or so minutes are all but thrown out the window , the movie taking that one final step off the cliffs of sanity . the film builds to a conclusion that ' s meant to be some sort of triumph for some of the characters . but there is no triumph to be found here . the film simply lacks the conviction to follow its story through , to commit to the zaniness of its plot . what results is utter nonsense , and nothing worth watching .
i probably could have gone an entire season , or , network willing , three or four , without really paying any attention to the existence of upcoming abc sitcom trophy wife . to begin with , it is an abc sitcom not called happy endings ( rip ) . and my cynical side assumes it got an instant greenlight for its passing resemblance to modern family :
but christopher columbus’s film never shows a discernible interest in its own greatest asset : the iconic sprites could just as easily be any other monetisable nostalgia object , and it’s easy to imagine an otherwise identical version of pixels based around pez dispensers or the board game mouse trap . ( incidentally , a film about pez dispensers is currently in development . )
if ever a comedy pilot cried out for a one - hour premiere , it’s “trophy wife , ” a series that races through so much plot in its introductory half - hour as to practically obliterate its central relationship . essentially skipping the whole romantic - comedy and jumping straight into the sitcom part , the series has an appealing lead in malin akerman and [ … ]
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jenkins , who could become the first black man to win the best director oscar , said other black film - makers had done work worthy of winning at past academy awards .
beautiful , smart , and sexy ; seems like sammy ' s hit the jackpot with his trophy wife lani . but how well does he know the girl of his dreams ? taking the vow
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trophy wife is a movie that might as well have taken place on mars . there does seem to be an inkling of a human story in there , one about the lengths some people will go to in order to find some measure of justice in an inherently unjust world . but this inkling is all but washed away as the movie indulges its most ridiculous impulses . what results is an utterly bizarre film that doesn ' t even have the temerity to look or feel bizarre . all it is in the end is crass , ugly nonsense that defies all reason or logic .
family drama “manchester by the sea” led with four film nominations for the screen actors guild awards , while “stranger things , ” “the crown , ” “game of thrones , ” “westworld” and “the people v . o . j . simpson : american crime story” each took three tv nods . denzel washington’s “fences” and coming of age drama “moonlight” captured three film nominations each . half a [ … ]
linamon na nga ba ng puot ang galit ang puso ni lani dahil sa mga pinagdaanan niya ? alamin ang kasagutan kapag nanuod kayo ng trophy wife ! now showing ! ! ! directed by andoy g . ranay and produced by viva films inc . , trophy wife is about lina ( cristine reyes ) who wants to take vengeance on chino ( derek ramsay ) for leaving her behind . she married his brother , sammy ( john estrada ) . but chino already has gwen ( heart evangelista ) as her girlfriend . will lina get her sweet revenge of causing a rift between the two brothers and break chino and gwen apart ? or will her love towards him make her forgive and forget ? also starring in the movie are g toengi , jackie lou blanco , alexis navarro , jay roa , cholo barretto , jovic monsod and kian kazemi .
ramsay seems to gravitate towards roles with an uncontrollable libido , and swings from one film to the next , much like how he swishes , swashes and slams into whatever role he fancies at the time .
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isabelle huppert , who is nominated for best actress for her role in psychological thriller elle , told abc :
i feel so thrilled about this film in particular . the whole road has been amazing .
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josie potenza is the trophy wife of workaholic hollywood producer tony potenza , but their marriage is crumbling due to his increased drinking resulting from stress at work . she convinces him to join her for a romantic getaway at a secluded lakeside cabin , but when it becomes obvious his concerns about the studio are going to take precedence over relaxation , she grudgingly tells him to return home but decides to stay on her own for a few days .
i started watching this on your recommendation , robin , and it’s rapidly become my favorite new fall show ( out of an admittedly weaksauce crop — is anyone else as obsessed with sleepy hollow ‘s irresistible terribleness as i am ? ? ) . trophy wife may not be breaking much new comedic ground , but it’s quite delightful , and a women - created , women - starring sitcom is ( sigh ) still enough of a rarity to be remarkable .
affleck said of his film :
this wasn ' t a movie where i said , ' come on , we ' re gonna win best picture . ' this was a crowd - pleasing , genre movie .
he thanks hbo and his crew and his wife , but then runs out of people . “please play me off , i’ve never had the chance to do this before , ” he says of his first emmy win . the band happily obliges
two down on their luck childhood friends struggle to figure out their lives . ray a drummer in a rock and roll band , and owen an aspiring film maker spend most of their time working menial . . . see full summary »
haskins married an older man who has three ex - wives , which is even one more ex than trophy wife ‘s heroine kate finds herself dealing with . but the important takeaway from this real - life inspiration is that kate is loosely based on sarah . seeing malin akerman in the pilot was like watching sarah haskins wearing a very convincing swedish supermodel mask . akerman clearly sees what makes haskins so charming and has adeptly built her character on those quirks . and the script sings with haskins’s awkwardly funny voice .
the details of this plot get even weirder the more you get into it . the film can ' t keep its timeline straight . at one , it appears that a restaurant is built and opened in the span of a single day . a series of wounds magically heal overnight . the film is constantly revealing that what seem like long spans of time are actually just happening days apart . and despite the movie ' s complete separation from reality , the production remains terminally uninspired . only the music suggests something more otherworldly in the film ' s version of reality . the direction , cinematography and acting all suggest that were supposed to be taking all this at face value , and that just really seems like a poor choice .
of course , the sag awards offer something that the oscars just don ' t have an equivalent for — television nods . just after nyong ' o and leto walked off with their film accolades , tv ' s familiar faces got their due .
however , it wasn ' t long before controversy was stirred as casey affleck received a standing ovation after winning the best actor oscar despite the sexual harassment reports surrounding him , and an epic mistake that saw the wrong film given best picture award .
godfrey cheshire of variety said ,
thrills have seldom seemed as routine as they do in the rich man ' s wife , a lady - and - the - psycho yarn so generic it might have been constructed by computer printout . . . although her script is the source of the film ' s hackneyed feel , jones ' direction is generally top - drawer . beyond her work with the supporting cast , she provides a polished , fluid look and proves especially effective at mounting punchy , visceral action scenes .
9 : 16 p . m . : susanne bier of “the night manager” wins her first emmy for directing a limited series , movie or dramatic special . the trophy is ( coincidentally ? ! ) given to her by presenter tom hiddleston , who starred in the amc series .
bonnie and clyde stars warren beatty and faye dunaway announced la la land had taken the best picture prize until the film’s producer fred berger said : “this is not a joke . moonlight is best picture , ” and showed the camera the card that revealed the winner .
the ex - wives are oscar - winner marcia gay harden and michaela watkins , who , incidentally , was in the same lass of short - tenured and utterly wasted snl featured players as casey wilson . right now their characters are broad stereotypes ( stern doctor first wife and hippy dippy second wife ) , but this is only the pilot , and the actresses have enough talent to develop these characters as the writing finds its footing . and it’s clear from the pilot that they aren’t just going to be antagonists to kate , but co - parents and maybe unlikely friends .
denzel washington’s “fences” and coming of age drama “ moonlight ” captured three film nominations each . half a dozen movies scored two noms each — “captain fantastic , ” “florence foster jenkins , ” “hacksaw ridge , ” “hidden figures , ” “ la la land ” and “lion . ”
more substantively , there is an attempt to pay tribute to the feminist struggles of the 1970s while maintaining a knowing distance from the attitudes of the old days . mme . pujol is a potiche , a french word translated in the subtitles and press materials , somewhat misleadingly , as “trophy wife . ” but rather than being a young sexual prize , as the english term implies , our heroine is a taken - for - granted status symbol , a token of her husband’s respectability and prestige . in taking his place as the boss , though , she becomes much more , and ms . deneuve conveys her empowerment with a light touch , mingling delight and amusement . and as the film proceeds , it divulges some interesting tidbits about her past , including her affair with babin , who now becomes , in no particular order , her adversary , adviser and passionate suitor .
however , there were also some welcome surprises — tatiana maslany picked up the best actress in a drama trophy after years of her impressive clone work on bbc’s “orphan black , ” while newcomer rami malek won actor in a drama for usa’s breakout “mr . robot , ” beating out some longtime favorites .
i first saw the french actress catherine deneuve in a movie in the english - language
repulsion
in 1965 when she as just 22 . playing the ' trophy wife ' of the title in this 2010 french film , deneuve is 67 but still glamorous . when suzanne pujol ' s husband ( fabrice luchini ) - a sexist partner and a harsh boss - has to absent himself from his 300 - employee umbrella factory for health reasons , she takes over and transforms both the industrial relations and the business performance of the plant with a sensitive feminine touch that makes full use of her connections including the local mayor ( gérard depardieu ) . set in 1977 and a comedy , this is an old - fashioned and very light work that lacks any subtlety or nuance with writer and director françois ozon simply satiring both the factory owner and his trade unions ( cfdt and ugt ) .
if ever a comedy pilot cried out for a one - hour premiere , it’s “ trophy wife , ” a series that races through so much plot in its introductory half - hour as to practically obliterate its central relationship . essentially skipping the whole romantic - comedy and jumping straight into the sitcom part , the series has an appealing lead in malin akerman and a promising supporting cast . that said , the show is so intent on jumping to the “hot stepmom” gags that it doesn’t give its characters much room to breathe — much less time for us to get to know them , or each other .
the winner of the sag ensemble trophy has matched the oscar best picture winner 11 times in 21 years . “spotlight” and “birdman” have won the sag cast award and the oscar for best picture in the past two years , while “american hustle” won the sag cast award in 2014 was shut out at the oscars .
family drama “ manchester by the sea ” led with four film nominations for the screen actors guild awards , while “stranger things , ” “the crown , ” “game of thrones , ” “westworld” and “the people v . o . j . simpson : american crime story” each took three tv nods .
it ' s not yet dark / ireland ( director : frankie fenton ) — this is the incredible story of simon fitzmaurice , a young filmmaker who becomes completely paralyzed from motor neurone disease but goes on to direct an award - winning feature film through the use of his eyes . international premiere
lawrence van gelder of the new york times said ,
the film owes no little debt to alfred hitchcock ' s thriller strangers on a train and to all those movies in which homicidal maniacs pop up unexpectedly , lone women hear creaking doors and ominous footsteps , thunderstorms erupt at convenient moments and couples who share disturbing confidences speed along dark , deserted roads while windshield wipers sweep across close - ups of their tense faces . rich man ' s wife also owes a debt to its audience , whose credibility is sorely taxed at turning points where sensible individuals would disagree with josie ' s actions .
catfight is an unusual pitch - black comedy , not least because it features three extended fight sequences between a pair of middle - aged women . anne heche plays ashley , a struggling artist who is unable to make a living from her work . sandra oh plays veronica , a boozy trophy wife who is enjoying a life of privilege . once upon a time ashley and veronica were friends in college , but something happened between them , and they come to blows after a chance encounter at a party . the story then jumps forward two years , at which point the characters ' fortunes are reversed . all of this is strangely enjoyable , and it benefits from note - perfect performances from the two leads , both of whom are impressively committed to the brutal fight sequences . director onur tukel ' s feisty film won ' t be for everyone , but it ' s worth a look if you like your satirical comedies to combine scathing dialogue with contemptible characters .
it was
modern family ' s
ty burrell who accepted the trophy for best tv comedy actor , and he was back on stage just moments later — along with the rest of the show ' s cast — to accept the award for comedy ensemble . sofia vergara did the talking , calling the win
mind blowing .
9 : 31 p . m . : the big night continues for “the people v . o . j . simpson” : courtney b . vance wins lead actor in a limited series or a movie for playing simpson’s attorney johnnie cochran . vance gives a shout out to his wife , angela bassett , and the audience loves it .
trophy / u . s . a . ( director : shaul schwarz , co - director : christina clusiau ) — this in - depth look into the powerhouse industries of big - game hunting , breeding and wildlife conservation in the u . s . and africa unravels the complex consequences of treating animals as commodities . world premiere . the new climate
moonlight ,
barry jenkins ' intimate drama depicting three periods in the life of a young gay black man , earned six nominations tuesday for the film independent spirit awards — feature , director , screenplay , cinematography , editing and the robert altman award , which honors the director , casting director yesi ramirez and the acting ensemble .
in 2008 , the siegel family was top of the heap with the wealthy and politically influential david siegel running the successful westgate resorts time - share business . to enjoy their good life , he and his engineer turned beauty queen trophy wife , jackie , were building the largest single family private home in america . suddenly , both the us economy and westgate were rocked by the devastating sub - prime mortgage collapse . in the new economic reality with the business teetering on ruin , we follow the siegels as they struggle to scale down their grotesquely ostentatious lifestyle . for this overprivileged family , accepting that situation proved a dispiriting struggle even as their unfinished dream home became a monument of their superficial values .
with a frothy , sophisticated , quick - witted script , mr . ozon’s film follows in the tradition of the american screwball comedies of the 1940s . and the transformation of suzanne …is a joy to behold in one of the most finely tuned , raciest and most gripping performances of ms . deneuve’s career .
- the new york times
from there reyes transforms from nothing to everything , building herself to be the trophy she’s always wanted to be . it’s an admittedly captivating arc for an actress like christine reyes , a woman desperate to win back the heart of her first love , and it’s a role that is initially matched by convincing performances from heart evangelista , john estrada and even derek ramsay .
fx’s critically acclaimed “the people v . o . j . simpson” miniseries dominated the emmy awards , winning five trophies including limited series , along with acting wins for sarah paulson , sterling k . brown and courtney b . vance . hbo’s unstoppable “game of thrones” also had a great night , picking up the best drama trophy for the second year in a row .
multiple stars brought up the election during the three - hour broadcast . kimmel got things started with a donald trump joke during his monologue : “if it wasn’t for television , would donald trump be running for president ? no . he would be at home right now , quietly rubbing up against his wife , malaria , while she pretends to be asleep . ”
10 : 25 p . m . : ben mendelsohn of ( the recently canceled ) “bloodline” wins outstanding supporting actor in a drama series — safe to say no one expected that , maybe including mendelsohn , because he’s not there . unlike kimmel’s threats to absentee maggie smith , presenter taraji p . henson doesn’t tell mendelsohn his trophy will be in the lost and found .
but that’s it for the positives . bee - ee - ee - oop . game over . pixels is effectively ghostbusters with the ghosts replaced by eighties arcade characters , and the longer you chew over the premise , the more scope it seems to offer for a film that says something fresh and bright about video games and the reasons we play them .
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la la land ' s linus sandgren won the oscar for cinematography , saying :
this film was made with so much love and passion and struggles and it was all thanks to damien ( chazelle , the director ) .
you ' re a poetic genius and i ' m so happy i met you and i really love you . ' ' mfl
the experience of watching françois ozon ’s “potiche ( trophy wife ) ” is , in many ways , more like attending a theatrical matinee than like going out for a night at the movies . this is not only because mr . ozon’s source is a once popular , slightly musty play from the 1970s ( by the writing team of pierre barillet and jean - pierre grédy ) , which he has lovingly refurbished with impeccable attention to period décor and present - day sensitivities . mr . ozon , a prolific filmmaker , has also , perhaps intentionally , approximated the stodgy good cheer that often distinguishes lavish , star - studded stage revivals of beloved old chestnuts . you suspect , before long , that there is no strong reason for this production to exist , but it is reasonably good fun all the same .
john cooper , director of the sundance film festival , said ,
the films in this year’s festival show the human sides of issues , people and places we don’t often see . independent filmmakers , with their fearless , bold perspectives , are challenging us to witness our world ' s whole story . these artists , armed with their films , will lead us into the future .
family life / chile ( directors : alicia scherson , cristián jiménez , screenwriter : alejandro zambra ) — while house - sitting for a distant cousin , a lonely man fabricates the existence of a vindictive ex - wife withholding his daughter , in order to gain the sympathy of the single mother he has just met . cast : jorge becker , gabriela arancibia , blanca lewin , cristián carvajal . world premiere
menashe / u . s . a . ( director : joshua z weinstein , screenwriters : joshua z weinstein , alex lipschultz , musa syeed ) — within brooklyn’s ultra - orthodox jewish community , a widower battles for custody of his son . a tender drama performed entirely in yiddish , the film intimately explores the nature of faith and the price of parenthood . cast : menashe lustig . world premiere
the premise – spun off from an award - winning animated short which mystifyingly manages to cover more ground in two and a half minutes than this film does in one and three quarter hours – has alien invaders challenging humanity to a live - action video - gaming tournament for the fate of the earth . sandler’s character , a tv installer and former arcade shark called sam brenner , is civilisation’s last hope .
the sag awards are widely considered to be the best indicators of what to expect from the heaviest hitter of the awards season , the oscars . in the best supporting actress in a film category alone , the last four out of five sag winners went on to take the academy award . so who nabbed that honor this time ( and might just go on to take the oscar in the near future ) ?
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nobody speak : hulk hogan , gawker and trials of a free press / u . s . a . ( director : brian knappenberger ) — the trial between hulk hogan and gawker media pitted privacy rights against freedom of the press , and raised important questions about how big money can silence media . this film is an examination of the perils and duties of the free press in an age of inequality . world premiere
barbara shulgasser of the san francisco examiner felt the only reason to see the film
is to watch a charming actress called clea lewis . . . play a wronged ex - wife and steal the show in two short scenes . the rest of the movie is so cluttered with old plot twists and a lame attempt at what the filmmakers must have thought would be a surprise ending that the dialogue was drowned out half the time by audience members pleading with characters not to do the same dumb things we ' ve all seen movie characters do hundreds of times before in equally bad movies . . . writer - director amy holden jones has written other ridiculous scripts before , including the one for indecent proposal , but she directed the laudable jamie lee curtis vehicle love letters , so there really is no excuse for the sheer ineptitude of this movie .
snl meets the daily show in this constantly changing news - driven sketch romp through a week’s worth of headlines . top story ! weekly brings you a brand new scripted show , which has been called the most ambitious weekly schedule of any la theater . our writers have written for shows such as “jimmy kimmel live , ” “late night with jimmy fallon , ” and “the jeselnik offensive , ” and our cast has been seen on shows such as “it’s always sunny in philadelphia , ” “drunk history , ” “modern family , ” “the middle , ” “how i met your mother , ” “the newsroom , ” “2 broke girls , ” “trophy wife” and “conan . ” with top names from film and television stopping by as guest performers , “top story ! weekly” is the most current , up - to - the - minute sketch show in la , has been named by cbs 2 in its “best of los angeles” and is a three - time winner of the del close award for “best scripted show” . cast list : bennie arthur , alicia bien , jen cain , nate duran , ashleigh hairston , grace harryman , calder holbrook , michael hughes , sam kimbrell , matt manser , eileen mary o’connell , ryan pratton , andrew price , derek reid , juliah rueckert , atul singh , paul straw , james warfield , phillip wilburn , brian zimring
park city , ut — sundance institute convenes a full slate of provocative and agenda - setting independent films at the 2017 sundance film festival , beginning with today’s announcement of the 66 films selected for u . s . competition , world competition and next , as well as a slate of environmentally focused programming under the festival’s the new climate program . the festival hosts screenings in park city , salt lake city and at sundance mountain resort january 19 - 29 .
while jake ' s ex - wife nora tries to convince the police he may have killed tony , josie becomes the target of the increasingly deranged cole . after killing jake , he traps her in her garage and josie kills him in the ensuing skirmish . josie pleads self - defense , and when nora tells them she doesn ' t believe josie is clever enough to have masterminded any of the events that have transpired , the police let her go , unaware the two women are partners in crime .
oswalt gave a shoutout to fellow nominees , saying “the only reason i did anything that was good enough to be nominated is because i had peers… that make me work harder at what i do . thank you , guys . ” oswalt said he shared his first emmy with two people including his daughter , alice , “who is waiting at home . ” “the other is waiting somewhere else , i hope , ” he added in an obvious reference to his late wife , michelle mcnamara , who died suddenly in april .
the hero / u . s . a . ( director : brett haley , screenwriters : brett haley , marc basch ) — lee , a former western film icon , is living a comfortable existence lending his golden voice to advertisements and smoking weed . after receiving a lifetime achievement award and unexpected news , lee reexamines his past , while a chance meeting with a sardonic comic has him looking to the future . cast : sam elliott , laura prepon , krysten ritter , nick offerman , katharine ross . world premiere
the two stars — ms . deneuve playing the hemmed - in wife of an industrialist , mr . depardieu a political tribune of the aggrieved proletariat — set a tone of sly , high - spirited sincerity that is matched by the rest of the cast , which includes fabrice luchini , karin viard , judith godrèche and jérémie renier . these able actors tackle a busy tale of marital discord and class conflict that takes place in the politically anxious year of 1977 and is set in motion by labor unrest at the umbrella factory run by robert pujol ( mr . luchini ) .
involved in her plan : getting speech lessons , charming a consul to invest in a restaurant , attending a charity event , and seducing a man that just months ago didn ' t deem her worthy of talking to . and through all this , her end goal is completely unclear . we watch the character go through all this trouble without knowing exactly how she plans to get revenge , or how she ' s planning to get away with anything . the plan is so murky that by the end , the film twists itself into a strange reversal that suddenly paints this seductress as a victim we ' re supposed to be rooting for .
for the 2017 festival , 113 feature - length films were selected , representing 32 countries and 37 first - time filmmakers , including 20 in competition . these films were selected from 13 , 782 submissions including 4 , 068 feature - length films and 8 , 985 short films . of the feature film submissions , 2 , 005 were from the u . s . and 2 , 063 were international . ninety - eight feature films at the festival will be world premieres . in 2016 , the festival drew 46 , 600 attendees , generated $ 143 . 3 million in economic activity for the state of utah and supported 1 , 400 local jobs .
calling the film
a passable genre piece with weird plot twists and mediocre acting from the gorgeous berry ,
edward guthmann of the san francisco chronicle compared it to
the old lana turner melodramas with the glossy sets , soft - focus photography and operatic emotional range .
he continued ,
jones serves this slice of ham with slick direction and haskell wexler ' s handsome photography , and keeps twisting the plot and our presumptions right up to the final scene . it ' s diverting , good - looking trash , and it might be more defensible if berry were genuinely talented and didn ' t have such a thin , high - school - cheerleader voice .
an imperious boss and a negligent , philandering husband — his long - suffering secretary , nadège ( ms . viard ) , is also his longtime mistress — pujol almost too neatly personifies the shortcomings of his class and sex . his wife , suzanne ( ms . deneuve ) , whose father started the factory and is occasionally invoked as the embodiment of a benevolent , bygone paternalism , seems resigned to her lot in life . first seen in a red track suit and white adidas , with curlers tucked under a matronly kerchief , suzanne scribbles verses in a notebook , endures her husband’s grouchiness and keeps a doting eye on her two grown children , joëlle ( ms . godrèche ) and laurent ( mr . renier ) .
7 : 33 p . m . : on the red carpet , terrence howard’s wife , mira pak , said the actor “quite often” channels his “empire” character , lucious lyon , at home . okay then . howard , whose co - star taraji p . henson is again nominated for her role as cookie lyon , also talked about mariah carey’s upcoming cameo on the show , which returns for its third season this wednesday on fox . “she was amazing , ” howard said , adding that the singer teamed up with his on - screen son jamal ( jussie smollett ) for a duet “that touches the heart and feels like the first time you’ve ever seen mariah carey . ” “it’s that mariah carey , ” he said .
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there’s an energy in the storytelling that keeps us glued to the screen , and as i mentioned , the revenge drama and noir elements of cruelty , sadism and ulterior motives give the goings - on a sensuous , even kinky veneer . the trademark one - liners are still evident , though perhaps not as pronounced as in the previous films involving these stars . but i did wonder if the too linear narrative reduced the potential for higher drama and surprise , whether flashbacks could have been used to give the film a stronger noir perspective . i also didn’t know if there was unintentional humor in using the movie’s theme love song in a scene prefaced by evidence of torture and sadistic design on the body of lani .
, it ' s 1977 and women ' s liberation is in the air but suzanne ( catherine deneuve ) is still the self - effacing , elegant housewife of wealthy industrialist robert pujol ( fabrice luchini ) . pujol oversees his umbrella factory with an iron fist and is equally tyrannical with his children and & trophy housewife ; when the workers go on strike and take robert hostage , suzanne steps in to manage the factory . to everyone ' s surprise , she proves herself a competent and assertive woman of action . her new role throws her back in touch with union leader gerard depardieu , a romantic fling from the past that still has sparks . when robert returns from a restful cruise looking to reassert himself , things get complicated . directed with superb style by
for the first time , the festival is focusing its programming efforts to drive attention and action around a specific theme : climate change and environmental preservation . the new climate program builds on the institute’s longstanding commitment to showcasing environmental films and projects , including an inconvenient truth , blackfish , the cove , gasland , chasing ice , racing extinction and collisions . the program includes chasing coral , which follows a team of divers , photographers and scientists documenting the world ' s changing coral reefs ; trophy , an in - depth look at the controversial , multi - billion - dollar big - game hunting industry ; water & power : a california heist , an investigation of california ' s convoluted water system ; and plastic china , an examination of employee life at a chinese recycling plant .


park plaza 605 , released as norman conquest , in the united states is a 1953 british crime film .

a b movie , it stars tom conway , eva bartok and sid james .

it was based on the norman conquest series of novels by berkeley gray , the film sees a private investigator summoned to room 605 of the park plaza hotel to meet a mysterious foreign blonde woman , and soon finds himself embroiled in a murder investigation .

park plaza 605

une scène de norman conquest ou park plaza 605 , tourné au début des années cinquante . tom conway administre une fessée à eva bartok .
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caesar park taipei is conveniently located across from the main train station . two restaurants are on - site , and numerous restaurants and stores are within a short walk . airport transportation is available for a surcharge .
the 21 - story caesar park taipei offers a health club , day spa , rooftop garden , business center , currency exchange , and a variety of dining options . a shopping arcade is on site . valet parking is complimentary .
in 2040 , it’s expected to take 29 minutes to travel during rush hour from sr - 73 to i - 605 in the regular lanes . that commute can be cut down to 13 minutes if a driver chooses to take the 405 express lanes . without the project it would take 2 hours and 13 minutes to travel that stretch of freeway in the regular lanes or 2 hours in the carpool lanes .
park hotel clarke quay is a 5 - minute drive from the central business district . the hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool , fitness center and rooms with a flat - screen cable tv . a free scheduled shuttle takes guests to orchard road and raffles place .
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conveniently located just off the i - 435 in the south kansas business district , the embassy suites kansas city – overland park hotel near sprint world headquarters and corporate woods , offers you all the space you need for work , family and to relax . complimentary hotel shuttle service . . .
i would totally recommend staying at one of their club rooms especially the ones on the 10th floor . it has such an amazing view . park hotel was generous enough to upgrade our room after knowing that i was there to celebrate my husband ' s birthday . thank you for making our stay an unforgettable one .
“i would totally recommend staying at one of their club rooms especially the ones on the 10th floor . it has such an amazing view . park hotel was generous enough to upgrade our room after knowing that i was there to celebrate my husband ' s birthday . thank you for making our stay an unforgettable one . ”
눇 i would totally recommend staying at one of their club rooms especially the ones on the 10th floor . it has such an amazing view . park hotel was generous enough to upgrade our room after knowing that i was there to celebrate my husband ' s birthday . thank you for making our stay an unforgettable one .
on nov . 10 , the foothill / eastern transportation corridor agency ( tca ) board of directors , by a 10 - 2 vote , approved a settlement agreement with the save san onofre coalition ( ssoc ) and the california attorney general that allows the agency to move forward with the environmental review process for extending the 241 toll road to improve regional mobility while also protecting environmentally sensitive areas including the san onofre state park and the richard and donna o’neill conservancy .
hello mr . de la rosa , , this year , i had stayed in the embassy suites in houston tx and was granted my request for the most quiet room and the upper most floor . because i was there for a week , my wifi fee was also waived . i also had stayed in the embassy in seaside ca and huntsville al and was granted my request , and loved my quiet room on the top floor . upon my previous experiences with the embassy suites , i am hoping for the same experience in overland park . i called today to check in , and was told i am not able to get a room on the 7th floor , or be guaranteed a quiet room . currently i am booked on the 5th floor . i might have to move to another room the very next night . it is a very important issue for me because i will be in ks for an entire week . can you help me get a quiet room on the 7th floor away from the elevator , and atrium and not have to move . thank you wilma lee
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story of exploits of private detective in clearing up murder of which he has been accused and tracking down gang of jewel smugglers .
tom conway ' s long experience of playing sleuths shows to advantage in this fair british b - feature which tees off with the accidental death of a carrier pigeon . as the grandiloquently named private eye norman conquest , conway can ' t resist courting danger on his day off by keeping a mysterious appointment with eva bartok ' s blonde diamond smuggler . joy shelton has the thankless role of the detective ' s wary girlfriend while there ' s offbeat casting of sid james as a police superintendent and richard wattis as a villain .
the mastermind of a smuggling racket arranges to have a private eye framed for an unsolved murder . but she is forced to join forces with the detective when the real killer turns on her . detective drama , starring tom conway and eva bartok .
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a private detective solves a murder of which he has been accused , and tracks down a gang of jewel smugglers .
jermaine fowler and omari hardwick of sorry to bother you take us back in time to the worst jobs of their careers .
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when his wife is murdered , the husband tries to divert suspicion from himself to someone else . unfortunately , his scheme winds up getting him mixed up with some real murderers .
a cosmetic salesman sets out to prove to himself and his wife that he is not a failure .
an alien spaceship crashes near a rural hospital . when the alien is taken to the hospital , a mysterious force field suddenly appears around it .
a senior civil servant is condemned to hang for murder but he claims to have top secret security information . . .
with the help of the metropolitan police , a girl starts to track down the gang who had her detective brother killed by a speeding car . the trail leads to nicky ' s club in soho and to diamond . . . see full summary »
conquest ' s car is a 1952 frazier nash targa florio , one of only 14 made . red in colour , original registration number deb 340 . the frazier nash registry gives the chassis number 421 / 200 / 171 for this car .
ok 50 ' s british b - pic - if your expectations are low enough . * * 1 / 2 out of * * * * *
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conquest ' s car is a 1952 frazier nash targa florio , one of only 14 made . red in colour , original registration number deb 340 . the frazier nash registry gives the chassis number 421 / 200 / 171 for this car . see more »
murder on approval - english 1955 - tom conway - a . ka . barbados quest uk noir
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basil rathbone ) , and his charm and wit and style pretty much make any film he is in worth watching . the conquest character - - evidently well - known in the uk as there is no attempt to
introduce
his character in the film - - has elements of boston blackie and the thin man and the shadow ( the interplay with his jealous fiancee is very shadow - like ) and ellery queen . he is a financially stable dabbler in detection and has a nemesis within the police force who always seeks to get him out of the way . this film should get some kind of record as the mystery begins in an outrageous manner within the first ten seconds of the film ! i couldn ' t believe it , but you have to take films like this one with a lot of willing suspension of disbelief , and if you go along for the ride , it ' s quite a bit of fun . in conclusion , a solid little mystery here , and one of tom conway ' s last starring roles . - - imdb . com
wow what a great film . nice to see sid james in a different role besides the carry on ' s . tom conway is very smooth and such a good actor . really a great film , the scene with the driving on the road is not so good , speeded up and the camera shots are wobbly . the worst part is when tom is suppose to be driving on a uneven surface on the road , you can see the road is smooth , the camera man is just moving the camera up and down , hardly see the film . and the car tom drives , wow what a lovely car . plus its funny . well worth watching .
i enjoyed this film when it first appeared in 1953 and was pleased when it came out on dvd . the fellow actors all seem to have appeared in many enjoyable television series and i was prompted to see if the film was available when i heard the haunting running theme played on seeburg1000 . com , tom conway was the elder brother of george sanders who seemed to end up with a lot more work than he did . it is a pity that they both died tragically before their time
i gave it a 5 star rating for being a quality dvd . i liked this dvd for one reason it had sid james in it , but over all it was a fantastic film long forgotten that will hold you till the end . i recommend this dvd to anyone that likes sid james or loves a thriller movie .
a very good 1950s second feature , a good old murder mystery & as always in every 1950s b - movie , there is always a part for michael balfour , not forgetting sid james , & the token american actor in the leading role . good stuff !
an enjoyable fantasy thriller but , be warned , tom conway is well over his peak and looks at times downright scrawny .
it ' s just about watchable probably for eva bartok and the flashes of jamesian ( sid that is ) wit . tom conway just about copes walking through it in a sub thin man way . most people don ' t see richard wattis as part of a big crime syndicate . the most striking moment involves the punishment tom gives eva which she seems to enjoy . . .
nice little british crime thriller that doesn ' t take itself to seriously . some of the cream of british talent are on view here lovely joy shelton edwin richfield as a boo and hiss . . .
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feels like the first in an aborted ' norman conquest ' series - a la the falcon . not fully formed , tedious plotting , and characters that are difficult to distinguish between .
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a man wrongfully accused of murder sets out to trap a gang of smugglers .
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this hotel offered one of the most guest friendly services i have ever experienced . the staff went out of their call to assist you . all the amenities were great - the happy hour in the evening was unbelievable . i would recommend this hotel for any foreigner visiting beijing - and believe me - i am planning to visit beijing back to experience this stay again !
service is great and hotel is in a perfect location in city . stayed on the club floor which was great . hotel is very clean and the concierge ( jack ) is incredibly helpful . if you need anything planned they will arrange all of the details . he arranged a private car and tour guide named ellen that was fantastic . would defiantly stay there again .
after staying at another dodgy hotel in beijing earlier in my trip , this was like an oasis . everything was wonderful , the staff , the wifi , the bed , the half price martinis . . . yes , it was little pricey , but i felt like an indulgence and it certainly provided that . i can recommend duck de chine for great peking duck located on the same street and it is right next to the subway station at dengshikou on line 5 .
excellent hotel in an excellent location . walking distance to forbidden city , but subway is steps from the hotel . buffet breakfast has anything you might want . staff is friendly and helpful . will definitely stay here again .
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it ' s location and cleanliness . friendly staff . view from the room is not bad .
the concierge narvin was awesome . made our stay so easy . he organised an appointment to get a mood boot , had the best tips to eat and things to see and nothing was too much .
staffs are friendly . the hotel is close to bus station and metro . many good restaurants in walking distance .
staff were extremely helpful from the moment we arrived . the pool was amazing , and the gym was one of the best hotel gyms ive seen . had everything i needed . very close to shopping centre and grocery stores and only a few minutes walk to amazing night life of clarke quay .
i liked the location of the hotel , very convenient to robertson quay & clarke quay and still close to orchard road , sim lim square , great world etc . all in walking distance . i also liked the district 10 across the street ( happy hour ! ) .
i loved the view of clark quay at night with the lights . i also could walk to the nearby mrt , which was such a plus after working all day . this was a great find . . . and , the customer service was exceptional from stepping out of the car upon arrival to departing at 6 am .
. each well - appointed room is equipped with a mini - bar and safety deposit box .
the hotel provides car rental services and free parking . laundry and dry cleaning services are also available upon request .
porta serves modern european cuisine , while cocobolo poolside bar + grill offers outdoor dining by the swimming pool .
this is our guests ' favorite part of singapore , according to independent reviews .
couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8 . 6 for a two - person trip .
this property is also rated for the best value in singapore ! guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city .
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good for couples – they rated the facilities 8 . 1 for two - person stays .
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located in the top - rated area in singapore , this property has an excellent location score of 8 . 6 !
modern rooms are fitted with floor - to - ceiling windows . includes a flat - screen tv , minibar and personal safe .
on floors 5 to 8 , modern rooms are fitted with floor - to - ceiling windows . includes a flat - screen tv , minibar and personal safe .
on floors 9 - 10 , modern rooms are fitted with floor - to - ceiling windows with city views . includes a flat - screen tv , minibar and personal safe . guests can enjoy executive lounge access and benefits like personalized check - in / out , free evening cocktails , free internet and free 2 pieces of laundry .
on floors 9 - 10 , modern rooms are fitted with floor - to - ceiling windows with river views . includes a flat - screen tv , minibar and personal safe . guests can enjoy executive lounge access and benefits like personalized check - in / out , free evening cocktails , free internet and free 2 pieces of laundry .
these modern rooms are fitted with floor - to - ceiling windows . they include a flat - screen tv , a minibar and a personal safe . these units feature interconnecting double and twin rooms , separated by a common door for easy access . they accommodate 4 guests .
a tropical retreat by the singapore river . with classic architecture inspired by singapore ' s colonial past a distinctive silhouette with a striking red - tiled roof and towers with spires , creating a stunning , illuminated façade when night falls .
“free international calls and wifi . great location , 5 min walk to clark quay and a couple more to the mrt . shower room was available for late evening flight . ”
“excellent location . excellent staff , so ready to help anytime for any assistance you need , that ' s available for reception staff and concierge also , who , all of them andy , the other young guy and all others were more than helpful . handy phone , great idea . swimming pool area very good . it was great to be allowed using swiming pool all day long after check out , as my fly was late night . for breakfast , don ' t need have it for 22 $ , as you can have it just in front of your hotel for 5 $ . in general , all was ok ! ”
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“it ' s location and cleanliness . friendly staff . view from the room is not bad . ”
“the concierge narvin was awesome . made our stay so easy . he organised an appointment to get a mood boot , had the best tips to eat and things to see and nothing was too much . ”
“staffs are friendly . the hotel is close to bus station and metro . many good restaurants in walking distance . ”
“staff were extremely helpful from the moment we arrived . the pool was amazing , and the gym was one of the best hotel gyms ive seen . had everything i needed . very close to shopping centre and grocery stores and only a few minutes walk to amazing night life of clarke quay . ”
“i liked the location of the hotel , very convenient to robertson quay & clarke quay and still close to orchard road , sim lim square , great world etc . all in walking distance . i also liked the district 10 across the street ( happy hour ! ) . ”
“i loved the view of clark quay at night with the lights . i also could walk to the nearby mrt , which was such a plus after working all day . this was a great find . . . and , the customer service was exceptional from stepping out of the car upon arrival to departing at 6 am . ”
parkroyal is located along beach road , a 5 - minute drive from the esplanade and singapore flier . the hotel offers an outdoor pool , award - winning chinese restaurant and luxurious spa services .
holiday inn express singapore clarke quay is centrally located in singapore , only 700 metres from the clarke quay mrt station and 1 km from chinatown .
strategically located in the heart of city hall along bras basah road , carlton hotel offers accommodations in singapore .
towering over the bay , this iconic hotel offers the world ' s largest rooftop infinity pool , 20 dining options and a world - class casino .
눇 it ' s location and cleanliness . friendly staff . view from the room is not bad .
눉 room was a little small but not tiny . a guest laundry would ' ve been good but still a great hotel .
눇 the concierge narvin was awesome . made our stay so easy . he organised an appointment to get a mood boot , had the best tips to eat and things to see and nothing was too much .
눇 staffs are friendly . the hotel is close to bus station and metro . many good restaurants in walking distance .
눇 staff were extremely helpful from the moment we arrived . the pool was amazing , and the gym was one of the best hotel gyms ive seen . had everything i needed . very close to shopping centre and grocery stores and only a few minutes walk to amazing night life of clarke quay .
“overall good for 1 or 2 nights and if you go for the nightlife then the bed doesn ' t really matter . . . ”
눉 i did not like the bed , not comfortable and too hard . the tap in the bath room is too weak , washing my hands takes like 10 minutes to rinse off the soap .
눇 i liked the location of the hotel , very convenient to robertson quay & clarke quay and still close to orchard road , sim lim square , great world etc . all in walking distance . i also liked the district 10 across the street ( happy hour ! ) .
눇 i loved the view of clark quay at night with the lights . i also could walk to the nearby mrt , which was such a plus after working all day . this was a great find . . . and , the customer service was exceptional from stepping out of the car upon arrival to departing at 6 am .
눉 1 . some comment said their breakfast was good but i don ' t agree , i will give 3 / 5 points . 2 . in the room you can hear the pipe ( means you know someone ' s taking shower ) 3 . water in shower room is kind of weak , and when some one is talking shower ( upper floor or what ) , water become extreme hot or turn cold .
눇 they have comfy bed , a small shopping mall opposite to the hotel , which the cold storage supermarket , 7 - 11 convenient store , starbucks are there . they don ' t have much staff but still fine , they take care of the guest .
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this hotel is beautiful . suites are spacious . breakfast and complimentary drinks are included in the evening . they have an indoor pool and hot tub . close to the high way and easy to get to local restaurant and shopping . lewis the omelette cook was so outstanding . . .
had an excellent stay ! ! even with a packed house with soccer and softball kids and families we had no issues ! manager mr . pascal was super friendly and on top of everything ! manager cocktails and breakfast was excellent . definitely will stay again .
we had a nice room . easy access . decent parking . very friendly staff . having 2 rooms provides added benefit with more than one adult . this was also a great location for us to visit several friends while in kc
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embassy suites is my favorite hotel . ive stayed at this location many many times and i always have a pleasant experience . the location is awesome ! its close to so many restaurants and shopping . this is the best place to stay !
after reading the reviews , after booking of course , i was worried but we had a very pleasant one night stay on the 4th . even though we tried to check in at 2pm and were told our room wasn’t ready , despite a totally empty parking lot , . . .
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cedars - sinai is in los angeles , adjacent to beverly hills and west hollywood .
cedars - sinai medical center 8700 beverly blvd . los angeles , ca 90048 310 - 4 - cedars ( 310 - 423 - 3277 )
the patient and guest entrance to the hospital is located at 8700 gracie allen drive . see more information about inpatient check - in .
advanced health sciences pavilion 127 s . san vicente blvd . los angeles , ca 90048 310 - 423 - 3277
medical center — north tower 8700 beverly blvd . los angeles , ca 90048 310 - 423 - 3277
medical center — south tower 8700 beverly blvd . los angeles , ca 90048 310 - 423 - 3277
medical office towers — east 8631 w . third st . los angeles , ca 90048 310 - 423 - 3277
medical office towers — west 8635 w . third st . los angeles , ca 90048 310 - 423 - 3277
samuel oschin cancer center 8700 beverly blvd . los angeles , ca 90048 310 - 423 - 8030
saperstein critical care tower 8720 beverly blvd . los angeles , ca 90048 310 - 423 - 3277
beverly hills location 8501 wilshire blvd . beverly hills , ca 90211 310 - 248 - 7000
culver city location 10100 culver blvd . culver city , ca 90232 310 - 423 - 3333
the cedars - sinai medical group has several offices to serve you . for directions , please click on an address below .
administrative office 200 n . robertson blvd . beverly hills , ca 90211 800 - 700 - 6424 one block north of wilshire boulevard in the three - story building at the intersection with clifton way . parking is off clifton way , with a driveway on the north side of the street leading to underground parking . there is some street parking but please observe the posted street signs . no validation available .
99 n . la cienega blvd . beverly hills , ca 90212 800 - 700 - 6424 one - half block north of wilshire boulevard next to the stinking rose restaurant . parking is available in the underground parking structure . there is some street parking in front of the building but please observe the posted street signs . no validation available .
250 n . robertson blvd . beverly hills , ca 90211 800 - 700 - 6424 one block north of wilshire boulevard in the six - story building just past clifton way , on the east side of robertson boulevard for parking , enter the parking lot off robertson about 200 feet north of clifton way . street parking is available but please observe the posted street signs . no validation available .
8737 beverly blvd . los angeles , ca 90048 800 - 700 - 6424 where george burns drive dead ends at beverly boulevard , on the north side of the street . adjacent to , but not on , campus .
8767 wilshire blvd . , second and third floor beverly hills , ca 90211 at the intersection of north robertson boulevard and wilshire boulevard .
310 n . san vicente blvd . west hollywood , ca 90048 310 - 423 - 9310
444 s . san vicente blvd . los angeles , ca 90048 310 - 423 - 3277
santa monica location 2001 santa monica blvd . , suite 560w santa monica , ca 90404 310 - 582 - 7900 street parking is limited . there is a paid parking structure adjacent to the building .
west los angeles location 11818 wilshire blvd . los angeles , ca 90025 310 - 582 - 7900 street parking is limited . there is valet parking with a reduced rate available .
department of radiation oncology 2428 santa monica blvd . , suite 103 santa monica , ca 90404 310 - 828 - 0061
pasadena location 301 n . lake ave . , suite 201 pasadena , ca 91101 626 - 568 - 9030 underground parking is available , but no validation will be provided .
orange county location 2400 e . katella ave . anaheim , ca 92806 714 - 937 - 1338 free parking is available .
white memorial medical center location 1700 cesar e . chavez ave . , suite 1400 los angeles , ca 90033 310 - 665 - 7200 parking rates may vary by time .
downtown los angeles location 1245 wilshire blvd . , suite 703 los angeles , ca 90017 213 - 977 - 0419 located in the medical office building on the campus of good samaritan hospital .
cedars - sinai west tower location 8635 w . third st . , suite 475 los angeles , ca 90048 310 - 423 - 8750
riverside location 4500 brockton ave . , suite 317 riverside , ca 92501 951 - 742 - 8846
san bernardino location 399 e . highland ave . , suite 424 san bernardino , ca 92404 909 - 883 - 5315 this office provides electrophysiology services only .
upland location 685 n . 13th ave . , suite 9 upland , ca 91786 909 - 949 - 3977 this office provides electrophysiology services only .
antelope valley ( lancaster ) 43723 20th st . west lancaster , ca 93534 661 - 674 - 4222
antelope valley ( palmdale ) 41210 11th st . west , suite g palmdale , ca 93551 661 - 274 - 1777 this office provides electrophysiology services only .
santa monica orthopaedic and sports medicine group 2020 santa monica blvd . , suite 400 santa monica , ca 90404 310 - 829 - 2663
tower hematology oncology medical group 9090 wilshire blvd . , suite 200 beverly hills , ca 90211 310 - 888 - 8680
tarzana location 5525 etiwanda ave . , suite 320 tarzana , ca 91356 - 3647 818 - 774 - 3838
van nuys location 15211 vanowen st . , suite 315 van nuys , ca 91405 818 - 787 - 2410
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