Organizers were hoping for a few clouds to lure people from the beach to the screen this weekend, as the first annual Downbeach Film Festival, the baby of veteran shore reporter William Sokolic, kicks off with an impressive lineup. Well, looks pretty sunny until Sunday, but on the cool side. So check out their updated schedule information here, my story on the festival is here. Red carpet arrivals (seriously) begin at 7 p.m. at the Margate Performing Arts Center, 7804 Amherst Avenue, tonight followed by The Man From Earth, and an after party at nearby Sofia's. I'm thinking Phoebe in Wonderland at 4 p.m., Saturday, with cool cats Patricia Clarkson, Felicity Huffman and Bill Pullman, and Stuck at 8:30 p.m. Kevin Smith is receiving an award Saturday night at Resorts. Some of the actors, directors and producers will be in town or on the beach, but probably all ending up at Tomatoes for the after-after party. Or maybe Maynards?

Previously, on Downashore:

A warm ocean, at last, lifeguard races tonight, and another Howarth tears it up