It won't count as a sighting on Defamer.com, but the stars of stage and screen will be accessible to the faithful at various screenings and tributes about town this month.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3
The American Cinematheque presents a double feature of Reese Witherspoon in "Vanity Fair" (2004) and Alexander Payne's "Election" (1999). A discussion with Ms. Witherspoon will take place between films.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4
The American Cinematheque pays home to American starlet Janet Leigh with a special screening of "The Naked Spur" (1953). Leigh's daughter Kelly Curtis provides introduction to the film. 5p.m.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9
Gay Ribisi: Wet – A fascinating and enthralling collection of photographic scenes captured underwater. Gay is the mom of actor Giovanni, who is hosting this show with musician Beck. Gallery Saint Germain, 302 N. Robertson, Beverly Hills.
Other upcoming American Cinematheque tributes:
Dec. 17 & 18: Slow Burn: An In Person Tribute to Jeff Bridges
January 3, 2005: Night with Tea Leoni
"An actress of extraordinary versatility and charm, Tea Leoni has portrayed an impressive list of character thus far in her career, from her wonderful comic turns in David O. Russell's FLIRTING WITH DISASTER and the TV series "The Naked Truth," to action/adventure blockbusters such as BAD BOYS and DEEP IMPACT. Please join us for a special evening with Ms. Leoni, featuring her latest SPANGLISH and THE FAMILY MAN."
January 4, 2004: Taylor Hackford Tribute
January 5, 2005: Jeremy Irons Tribute
January 6 & 7: John Travolta Tribute In Person
January 8: Tribute to Laura Dern
January 11: Val Kilmer Tribute
January 14: John C. Reilly Tribute
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It must be so nice to live in L.A. during the run-up to awards season...
"A Night with Tea Leoni"??? Honestly, I'd rather stay home and clean my refrigerator. At least the dead things in there had personality.
Yikes, Scientology-fest with the Ribisi family and Beck. Will L-Ron be in attendance?