Aero Theatre
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Series at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica

LAURA DERN: A LIFE ON SCREEN
Sat, Nov 16, 2019 - Sun, Nov 17, 2019

Laura Dern has become one of the most versatile actresses in film and TV today, with an Emmy, several Golden Globes and a pair of Oscar nominations to her name. Our weekend salute to the performer includes her early breakthrough SMOOTH TALK, David Lynch's BLUE VELVET and the new MARRIAGE STORY.


Director Philip Kaufman In Person!

ALL THE RIGHT STUFF: THE ARTISTRY OF PHILIP KAUFMAN
Fri, Nov 8, 2019 - Mon, Nov 11, 2019

With a reputation as "the thinking person’s filmmaker," Philip Kaufman has created masterful work in a wide range of genres, including acclaimed big-screen versions of seemingly impossible-to-adapt literary works. The writer-director joins us in person with some of his best-known films including THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING, INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS and a special screening of THE RIGHT STUFF at the newly refurbished American Legion Post 43 theater.


THE HIDDEN LIVES OF TERRENCE MALICK
Tue, Nov 5, 2019 - Tue, Nov 26, 2019

Terrence Malick’s movies frequently contrast the seeming tranquility and innate beauty of nature with the feral, violent and often amoral emotions of his characters. Along with a free screening of his new WWII drama A HIDDEN LIFE, we salute the filmmaker with matinees of such favorites as BADLANDS, DAYS OF HEAVEN and THE TREE OF LIFE.


A GENRE OF ONE: THE CINEMA OF BONG JOON HO
Wed, Oct 30, 2019 - Sat, Nov 2, 2019

Known for his cutting, socially incisive wit and twisting of genre conventions, Korean-born filmmaker Bong Joon Ho has continually raised questions about modern institutions and the inequities of society with his unique blend of humor, emotion and suspense. We're pleased to present all of his 7 features, including SNOWPIERCER, MEMORIES OF MURDER, OKJA and the new PARASITE.


SWEPT AWAY AGAIN BY LINA WERTMÜLLER
Sun, Oct 20, 2019 - Fri, Oct 25, 2019

Lina Wertmüller's films burst out at the audience in a mad rush of sex, slapstick, political debate and sputtering obscenity, like a raunchy comic opera played out against the terrible history of the 20th century. Join us for two nights of 1970s classics from one of the most distinct voices of world cinema, including SEVEN BEAUTIES, SWEPT AWAY and THE SEDUCTION OF MIMI.


FACING OFF WITH JOHN WOO
Fri, Oct 18, 2019 - Sat, Oct 19, 2019

John Woo grew up in Hong Kong and sharpened his skills on martial arts movies and comedies before reaching worldwide fame as a master of urban gunfight action dramas. Our in-person salute to the writer-director includes such favorites as THE KILLER, BULLET IN THE HEAD and FACE/OFF.