Nightlyfe - The Lounge Newsletter

FIRST 2009 BLOCKBUSTER WATCHMEN 3/6/2009

With a week to go before its wide release opening, its time to jump on the Watchmen bandwagon. The visionary director of "300" Zack Snyder brings us yet another highly anticipated film. Based on the 1986 comic book limited series Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, the film adaptation is set in an alternate 1985 where superheroes exist, Richard Nixon is still president, and tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union are at an all-time high. The vigilante Rorschach is investigating the murder of a former hero, the Comedian, and uncovers a plot to discredit and murder various heroes. Rorschach discovers a far wider-ranging conspiracy involving his colleagues' past which could completely change the course of history.

The plot is decent, the visuals are stunning and this movie promises to be a bona fide winner in both box office and cult status. There is an added bonus to this movie, it will also be screened on IMAX, which is surely going to enhance the total experience. The website give you just enough to keep you interested, while also providing some excellent content. http://watchmenmovie.warnerbros.com

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GREENHOUSE OF HORROS When the Attitude kills the Buzz

Greenhouse 150 Varick St., New York, NY, 10013, http://www.greenhouseusa.com

We have heard about this place and housed in the former Club Shelter spot in Manhattan. We also know that most of the interior has been fitted with recycled material earning the spot the eco friendly LEED certificate. The interior looks slightly gaudy, but works in its own eco-chic manner. BUT what makes this place more interesting than the design and all are the influx of emails we get about the apparent disdain the staff and door seem to have on folks wanting to enter thee spot.

A while back we invited folks to send us their stories of troubles at the door, and after sifting through many emails, This particular spot seems to have found new levels of obnoxious door manner. So much so that they actually had to indirectly issue an apology to a journalist who attempted 4 times to get into the club and after confessing at the last attempt that he was actually a journalist looking to review the place was met with this interaction;

A phone call was placed to the reception area, seeking the manager...who eventually came out to say they were “an upscale club” and not interested in reviews. When it was mentioned that upscale clubs welcome us regularly, his reply was a resounding, “We’ve only been open two months…we don’t need online coverage.”

Read the full article HERE

Another person explains that the place seems to make a point to turn away black and brown people and although he got in, it seemed lacking in diversity. Others talks about waiting in lines, although the club seems empty , only to be turned away 45 minutes later. It might be the doormen running amok, but we feel that some direction is coming from management in that regard. Almost every website reviewing this club has at best mixed feelings to say about the spot. Our hope is that they change their attitude quickly otherwise, the media will be writing about their closing in about a year's time as the luster wears off the perceived shine.

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VIP TREATMENT Special Nightlyfe VIP Benefits for WMC Party

I hope you did not think we forgot about our VIP's! Once again we are pleased to be able to offer the following benefits to VIP Members.

*Remember, you have to be logged in to view these benefits. LOG IN HERE

You will then have access to the discounted tickets and Guestlist.

1. $15 Advance Ticket

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Advance tickets Sales for this VIP Offer ends on Tuesday March 24, 2009.

2. $20 At the Door

VIP Members only pay $15 at the door, you must register on the VIP Guestlist in order to receive this discount.

3. Priority Admission to the Club

The club holds a maximum of 700-750 people so please get your tickets now to avoid long waits at the door.

4. Exclusive Mezzanine Section

PRIORITY GUESTLIST Place your names now and take $5 off at the door

If you are not a Nightlyfe VIP Member and still want to save a few bucks on the admission to this event, then our Priority VIP Guestlist is perfect for you. Simply fill out the form by clicking on the name below and you should be set for the night.

PRIORITY GUESTLIST

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