Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Avenue,
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Series at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica

A TASTE OF KIAROSTAMI
Thu, Aug 8, 2019 - Sun, Aug 11, 2019

Abbas Kiarostami (1940-2016) was among the most revered filmmakers of the Iranian New Wave. This weekend retrospective of the writer-director's work includes rare shorts and such acclaimed dramas as CLOSE-UP, Palme d'Or winner TASTE OF CHERRY and his “Koker trilogy” of films set in that northern Iranian village.


DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY MATINEES
Tue, Aug 6, 2019 - Tue, Aug 27, 2019

Beginning this month, we bring weekday afternoon programs to the Aero on Tuesdays at 1:00 PM. Bargain priced at $6 – and free to American Cinematheque Members - these single feature “Dysfunctional Family Matinees” include PSYCHO, REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE, TOKYO STORY and MAKE WAY FOR TOMORROW.


HIGHBALLS AND SCREWBALLS
Thu, Jul 11, 2019 - Thu, Aug 22, 2019

The escapist fantasy of screwball comedy and the gritty pessimism of film noir aren’t completely distinct. Our "Highballs and Screwballs" series salutes the intersection of dark and light with pairs of films sharing talent, a locale or story elements with such classics as DOUBLE INDEMNITY, HIS GIRL FRIDAY and KEY LARGO.


GOING WAY BACK WITH LYNN SHELTON
Sat, Jun 29, 2019 - Sun, Jun 30, 2019

Since her first foray into feature filmmaking in 2006, Lynn Shelton has emerged as one of the most successful indie directors and one of the most sought-after TV directors in the business. This weekend salute to the writer-director includes such favorites as YOUR SISTER’S SISTER, OUTSIDE IN and HUMPDAY as well as her new comedy SWORD OF TRUST - with Shelton in person at all shows.


TYING THE COEN BROTHERS TOGETHER
Fri, Jun 21, 2019 - Sun, Jun 23, 2019

Over the last three decades, brothers Joel and Ethan Coen have created a remarkably broad filmography, ranging from offbeat crime dramas to love letters to early bluegrass and folk music, black comedies and revisionist Westerns. This weekend of favorites from the acclaimed auteurs includes A SERIOUS MAN, FARGO, NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN and more.


THE PEARLS OF PAULINE: KAEL AT 100
Thu, Jun 13, 2019 - Sat, Jun 15, 2019

As movie evangelists go, few could compare to Pauline Kael, born 100 years ago this month. This weekend tribute to the famed New Yorker critic includes such favorites as BONNIE AND CLYDE, CHILDREN OF PARADISE and DINER.