Last night I was invited to check out the special screening of the movie, “Machete” in Downtown Los Angeles at the historical Orpheum Theatre. Director Robert Rodriguez and cast including the beautiful Jessica Alba, Michelle Rodriguez, Don Johnson (yes from Miami Vice), Cheech Marin, and of course Machete himself Danny Trejo made their way through the streets of LA via a parade of Lowriders to the red carpet. It was a unique site to see these stars sitting shotgun in the beautiful rides, some hopping through all the way to the front where they were staged. Hollywood is all about star power and seeing the hundreds of top media outlets congregate for a chance to see the stars of this film was surreal.
The beautiful Jessica Alba (Ladylike readers in case you were wondering she was rocking Christian Louboutins)
Danny Trejo as Machete
The line of lowriders that took center stage on the red carpet
Robert Rodriguez and artist David Choe
Michelle Rodriguez always plays such a tough chick, but seemed really down to earth and loved the cars.
The amazing director Robert Rodriguez. Such a cool dude he took a lot of time to sign autographs and took pics with all of the lowriders.
Mister Cartoon brought out a couple vehicles from his private collection for this event.
Don Johnson
Danny Trejo took time to pose for photos with the fans fully dressed as Machete.
The historic Orpheum in Downtown LA
Only in LA will you see a line of lowriders for a movie premiere.
Danny and Jessica make their way to the red carpet. This shot made me feel like a TMZ photog.
Hollywood style
Danny finally makes his way onto the red carpet
The movie itself was awesome and very entertaining. I’m a huge fan of Robert Rodriguez and this film did not fail to disappoint. Who else could get Robert DeNiro, Linsey Lohan, Steven Seagal, and Jessica Alba all in one movie? Without giving out too much of the movie it was full of action, eye-candy, and of course comedic moments including the soon to be catch-phrase “Machete don’t text.” Danny Trejo played his usual bad ass character with Machete and gave a stellar performance. Go see Machete in theaters September 3.
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So glad Danny Trejo is a main character in a movie. Dude always plays that “bad guy”. Well deserved after all the kills he has gone through.
not true. he was a good guy in the movie, sex drive. he played a character named, “the chief”
good shots john!
You’re right. Plus the dude played a janitor in Halloween 2 and I guess he was a nice guy there. Dude still died though. Haha.
Can’t wait to see this film. Danny has always been a badass in his films, and with Machete he kills!
cant wait to see the movie in austin tejas
Spectacular screening!!!! What a display of lowrides. Waiting desperately for the Movie here in MEXICO
John, great shots! Good times yesterday huh!??!
Thanks man! I think I found my true calling in being a member of the paparazzi.
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Atta boy JP, great shots..
Love the one of Danny pointing open mouth, can’t wait to see the movie…
Thanks Jarod. You’ll really enjoy the movie…not for kids fyi.
Hey John,
Hit me up. I have a question about the photos.
Erick
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For sure John! You were in the mix and capture some excellent shots! Jarod, the movie is a must see!
It’s incredible how Robert Rodriguez gets all these mega stars to appear in his movies. He is truly gifted and blessed. I can’t wait to see the movie.
Dammit, I should have flew down.
WOW! great shots dude!
and a balmain dress! =P
can’t wait to see this movie!!!!
Dude check it online machete