If I had known this was going to be such a star studded event I would’ve worn a louder VIMBY tee shirt.

Nevertheless this was a grand re-opening for Cinema Tuesdays at the Nike Sportswear Montalban theatre. Notorious has to be one of the biggest and most attended screenings thus far. Both ticketed and RSVP lines filled around the block in a manner that can only be described as controlled chaos. Belvedere Vodka as usual sponsored the open bar with fruity cocktails bordering on wonderfully tasty to dangerously potent. There were paparazzi on the prowl like never before- and here’s why.

While Flux curated the film and Q&A with the director and the actors that played Lil Kim and Puff Daddy, as well as the director. What do I think of the movie? It’s worth seeing as a retrospect but don’t expect fireworks. The actors who played Puff, Lil Kim, Faith, and B.I.G. gave the most outstanding performances, as well as a few actors I’m unfamiliar with. In short it was an AWESOME night, and you can expect Cinema Tuesdays to continue monthly for the duration of 2009 (yesh).

And the people in the photos: Weekend Warriors | URB | This Guy | Macy Gray | Sharon Stone (the camera does her well) | Flo Rida (who posed for 20 pictures not including the one above- you’re supposed to be hard man! *smh* | MC Lyte | Fake ass Tupac | Angela Basset was there but not pictured….

Many thanks to Marla for the photos and Angelique for rescuing me from the melee.