While most of us can’t get tickets to the Kodak Theater in Hollywood to watch the Oscars live and mingle with the stars, you can join local film critics as they host the television broadcast awards show on the big screen at the Arlington Cinema “N” Drafthouse theater.

The Arlington Cinema “N” Drafthouse is a casual 1930 Art Deco theater that’s been converted into a cozy and rather unique theater and restaurant.  They offer comfortable leather seating, tableside food service and even a full bar (yes, beer, wine and cocktails are available). 

Besides just the Oscar broadcast, the party includes trivia contests, film promo item giveaways, door prizes and a silent auction.

The party starts with the red carpet pre-show and covers the awards ceremony from start to finish.

DC Film Society’s 15th Annual Party to watch the Oscars: “AND THE WINNER IS…”
The Arlington Cinema ‘N’ Drafthouse
2903 Columbia Pike, at the corner of S. Walter Reed
Arlington, VA

Date & Time – Sunday, February 25, 2007 – 7:00 p.m., doors open at 6:30

Tickets – $20.00, available at the door starting at 6:30 or online in advance. This event is for over 21 only.

Nearest Metro subway station – Pentagon City, then a 10 minute bus ride
Washington DC – Metro Subway Map link

Parking – Street and garage parking is available within a couple blocks

Some Interesting Oscar Trivia

Can you name the last ten Oscar winners for best picture?
   2005 – Crash
   2004 – Million-Dollar Baby
   2003 – Lord of the Rings – Return of the King
   2002 – Chicago
   2001 – A Beautiful Mind
   2000 – Gladiator
   1999 – American Beauty
   1998 – Shakespeare in Love
   1997 – Titanic
   1996 – The English Patient

What movie won the first Oscar for best picture?
   Wings, in 1927.

Which movies received the most Oscar nominations?
   14 nominations for both Titanic (11 awards) and All About Eve (six awards).

Which actor or actress has received the most Oscar nominations?
   Meryl Streep with 13 (2 awards).

Which actor or actress has received the most Oscars?
   Katharine Hepburn with 4 Oscars, all for best actress.

Has any film received Oscars for best picture, actor, actress, directing and writing?
   Yes, It Happened One Night (1934), One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and Silence of the Lambs.

Who holds the record for the most Academy Awards (including all categories)?
   Walt Disneywon 22 Oscars plus 4 honorary. He was nominated for a total of 64.

Photo credits: poster courtesy of Arlington Cinema ‘N’ Drafthouse __________________________________________________________

Post from: The DC Traveler