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Series at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica

KEEPING SCORE: MODERN FILM AND TELEVISION COMPOSERS
Fri, Mar 20, 2020 - Sat, Jul 18, 2020

This monthly series spotlights the most innovative film and television composers in the industry today, with talent representing a wide variety of styles, backgrounds and mediums. The first edition of our program brings Daniel Hart and Bobby Krlic to the Egyptian Theatre to discuss Hart’s contributions to A GHOST STORY and Krlic’s haunting score to MIDSOMMAR.


CANADA NOW 2020: NEW FILMS FROM CANADA
Fri, Mar 6, 2020 - Sun, Mar 8, 2020

CANADA NOW 2020 features some of that country’s most acclaimed filmmakers as well as some sensational emerging talent. Our series includes such acclaimed new films as ANTIGONE, WHITE LIE and BLACK CONFLUX - with filmmakers in person at all programs!


NOIR CITY: HOLLYWOOD - THE 22nd ANNUAL LOS ANGELES FESTIVAL OF FILM NOIR
Fri, Mar 6, 2020 - Sun, Mar 15, 2020

Celebrating its 22nd year, NOIR CITY: HOLLYWOOD returns once again for a 10-night feast of danger, desire and despair. Join hosts Eddie Muller and Alan K. Rode of the Film Noir Foundation for double features pairing such U.S.-made favorites as GILDA, THE NAKED CITY and GUN CRAZY with equally shadow-soaked crime dramas from around the globe.


WOMEN FILM EDITORS: AN ASSEMBLY
Thu, Mar 5, 2020 - Sun, Apr 5, 2020

Some of the greatest movies of all time have been edited by women. Our month-long retrospective features films from all around the world spanning 80 years, ranging from such classics as THE WIZARD OF OZ, THE 400 BLOWSand AMERICAN GRAFFITI to more recent favorites including MULHOLLAND DR.and MOONLIGHT


THE END OF HISTORY: THE CINEMA OF LAV DIAZ
Sat, Feb 29, 2020 - Sun, Mar 1, 2020

The most celebrated Filipino filmmaker today, Lav Diaz has carved out a singular place on the international film scene with epic-length portraits of modern life and the baggage of historical memory. He appears in person for the first two films in this ongoing series, murder mystery BATANG WEST SIDE and acclaimed drama NORTE, THE END OF HISTORY.


A SALUTE TO KELLY REICHARDT
Thu, Feb 27, 2020 - Sun, Mar 1, 2020

Over the last quarter-century, indie writer-director Kelly Reichardt has created a body of spare, character-focused films that turn the daily lives of everyday people into compelling drama. Our weekend tribute to the filmmaker includes her new FIRST COW, the acclaimed OLD JOY and a double feature of influences on her work like UGETSU.