American Cinematheque

With an Oscar under his belt for CAT BALLOU, Lee Marvin was a bona fide movie star, and while his characters typically remained hard-edged men of action, his increased clout brought the actor leading roles in such diverse and distinctive films as POINT BLANK, PAINT YOUR WAGON and THE BIG RED ONE. Both free-wheeling and plain-speaking, Marvin occasionally chaffed at stardom, but his flip take on authority only increased his appeal in an age when antiheroes still were considered bankable. Join us for a tribute to Lee Marvin, including THE KILLERS, THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE, HELL IN THE PACIFIC and THE PROFESSIONALS.

Last year’s retrospective of animated films from Japan’s Studio Ghibli proved so wildly popular that we’re bringing highlights back for a return engagement! Founded in Tokyo in 1985 by animation directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, Studio Ghibli is one of the most successful and respected animation studios in the world. Cultivating a creative force of talented directors, animators and storytellers under the revered brilliance of Miyazaki and Takahata, Studio Ghibli makes films that are praised for their originality, dazzling animation and epic storytelling. The films have become a beloved part of Japanese popular culture, and have garnered worldwide acclaim from audiences and critics alike.