Date Night: “My Week With Marilyn” & Lopez

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I have heard nothing but rave reviews for My Week With Marilyn. Played by Oscar-Nominee actress Michelle Williams, this film centers around an affair between Monroe, and a film production assistant Colin Clark. Here is a brief synopsis of the film, along with some reviews and a trailer:

In 1956 England, Colin Clark (Eddie Redmayne) lands a job as a production assistant on the set of "The Prince and the Showgirl," starring Marilyn Monroe (Michelle Williams). Marilyn is also honeymooning with her new husband, playwright Arthur Miller, but the combined pressure of work and the demands of the Hollywood hangers-on is driving her to exhaustion. When Miller departs for Paris, Colin seizes the opportunity, to give Marilyn respite during a week in the idyllic British countryside. - Fandango

100% New York Observer | Rex Reed

What an extraordinary thrill to leave a movie exhilarated instead of drained, sated instead of empty, rejuvenated instead of depressed. It's a magical experience

100% San Francisco Chronicle | Mick LaSalle

Michelle Williams doesn't just survive. Called upon to glow, she glows. Her performance doesn't solve all the riddles of that personality; none could, and it's for the best that Williams doesn't try.Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert The movie seems to be a fairly accurate re-creation of the making of a film at Pinewood Studios at that time. It hardly matters. What happens during the famous week hardly matters. What matters is the performance by Michelle Williams

88% Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

The movie seems to be a fairly accurate re-creation of the making of a film at Pinewood Studios at that time. It hardly matters. What happens during the famous week hardly matters. What matters is the performance by Michelle Williams.

Read more reviews and find showtimes at Fandango

After the film, head across the street to Lopez. This Mexican restaurant on Lee Road is one of my favorites in Cleveland. The food and drinks are truly delicious. Read the reviews for yourself. Here is a link to their website.

The food was outstanding, and Juliana was an outstanding hostess. The whole experience was very memorable. We will be back! -Chuck

Amazing margaritas you can customize with any tequila (and they are stacked). Everything I have tried is so tasty... Good Mexican food with new and creative flavors. The guacamole with bacon and blue cheese is to die for! -Caroline

This place is great, great atmosphere and amazing menu. Will not be disappointed -Michael

Courtesy of UrbanSpoon

Happy Thursdays everyone!