Photos from Eclipse

Eclipse was our favorite in all the Twilight series--we loved all the background on the Cullen clan and that Bella and Edward finally worked through there issues. Not to mention that Edward is in it a whole lot more than in New Moon, which means we'll get plenty of more photos like this one or Robert Pattinson. Thanks BettyConfidential for the roundup!

Sex and the City 2: Our Review

We had low expectations for Sex and the City 2 because the trailer portrayed the plot as slim and the early reviews cut it no slack, so we were surprised we enjoyed it as much as we did.  Of course, there's no denying we are gaga for fashion, the New York lifestyle, and the importance of a handful of close girlfriends.

We went to a screening on Wednesday night sponsored by Coty and Sarah Jessica Parker's new fragrance SJPNYC.  In our eyes, the two biggest stars of this movie were the fashion and the locations.  You couldn't count SJP's outfits, in fact it would make a good drinking game.  We spent lots of time over dinner dissecting the movie's styles so the fashion made its impression on us.

After an awkward beginning where contrived plot lines and tired banter jostled us around aimlessly, our fave foursome takes off on a first class trip to Abu Dhabi  (Morocco was beautiful in the role of Abu Dhabi).  The girls stayed in the Amanenja hotel and scenes with Aidan were shot at the new Mandarin Oriental.

The plot thickened in the last twenty minutes or so and carried the girls back home and back to their lives.  We wish the entire movie were more clever and engaging;  but we still encourage all of our girlfriends to go; but do your better halves a favor and leave them behind.  Unless they're fans of haute couture and scantily clad Australian jocks, the payback would be too big.

See where we stayed for our SATC 2/birthday extravaganza.

Sunday Night Film Club at the Crosby Street Hotel

The Crosby Street Hotel is on our short list of places to see in NYC.  Located in Soho and featured in the this month's Conde Nast "Hot List," it's the newest addition to the British Firmdale group which includes standouts like Covet Garden, the Haymarket and the Soho Hotel, all in London.  Come on a Sunday night to take advantage of the lowest room rates and take part in the Sunday Night Film Club (non-guests are welcome as well).  It takes place in the Crosby Street's ninety-nine seat screening room and features a short film followed by a recently run film.  Upcoming features are Crazy Heart, Shutter Island, and Invictus.  You can either choose the $50 plan which comes with a three course dinner or the $25 ticket which includes a cocktail and bar plate.  This is great way to check out a new hotel and see a movie you missed in the big theaters.

Eat, Pray, Love preview

We'll admit, when we first heard Julia Roberts was set to play Elizabeth Gilbert in the movie version of Eat, Pray, Love, we were pretty skeptical; but the preview--including Julia--looks pretty damn fantastic. It opens August 13.

On Our Radar: Alice In Wonderland at NYC's Dream Hotel

While the movie has gotten mixed reviews, we think the Alice in Wonderland Package at NYC's Dream ( shown below) or Night Hotel still sound like a hoot.

Included in the package are:

• Two tickets to Alice in Wonderland at IMAX theater
• Two tickets to the MoMA Tim Burton exhibition  
• Alice in Wonderland themed playing cards
• Copy of the books Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass
• Adult Tea-party turn-down service

Pricing starts at $277 + tax for one night, or $426 + tax for two nights.