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Series at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica

SCREWBALL COMEDY CLASSICS
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 - Thu, Jan 5, 2012

This New Year's season, join us for another full score of mirth-making classics from the days when Hollywood knew the comedic power of mile-a-minute dialogue and riotous sight gags! Films iinclude SULLIVAN’S TRAVELS, MY MAN GODFREY, HORSE FEATHERS, NINOTCHKA, and THE LADY EVE and feature the Marx Bros., Katharine Hepburn, Gary Cooper, William Powell, Carole Lombard, Henry Fonda, Barbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea, Veronica Lake, and more!


Emmanuel Lubezki In Person!

POETRY IN MOTION: THE CINEMATOGRAPHY OF EMMANUEL LUBEZKI
Sun, Dec 11, 2011 - Sun, Dec 18, 2011

Emmanuel Lubezki began his career working in television in his native country of Mexico before becoming an internationally renowned cinematographer. Revisit his collaborations with directors Alfonso Cuaron (Y TU MAMA TAMBIEN, CHILDREN OF MEN) and Terrence Malick (THE TREE OF LIFE), featuring some of the most innovative and influential visuals of modern times. "An Evening with Emmanuel Lubezki" will feature a clip show of his work along with the cinematographer in person.


BIGGER THAN LIFE: 70MM!
Thu, Dec 8, 2011 - Fri, Dec 30, 2011

See LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, VERTIGO, IT’S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD, LAST ACTION HERO, CLIFFHANGER, HOOK, PLAYTIME and 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY in crisp, dazzling 70mm prints!


With New, Digitally Restored Presentations!

SPECTACULAR HOLIDAY SPIRIT ON THE BIG SCREEN
Fri, Dec 2, 2011 - Fri, Dec 23, 2011

Cinematheque holiday favorites are back this year, including AUNTIE MAME co-presented by Outfest, DIE HARD and DIE HARD 2, and BAD SANTA. We’re also unveiling a few brand new restorations of festive classics, screening in beautiful digital presentations, including IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, BEN-HUR and Michael Curtiz’ WHITE CHRISTMAS in pristine, spectacular glory like you’ve never seen them before!


CINEMA ITALIAN STYLE 2011
Thu, Nov 10, 2011 - Tue, Nov 15, 2011

Join us for our annual celebration of Italian cinema, opening with Italy’s official Oscar submission for Best Foreign-Language Film, TERRAFERMA. Following is an array of Italy’s best films, with an emphasis on the country's strong year for comedies, including Michel Piccoli in WE HAVE A POPE and Sergio Castellito's family farce LOVE & SLAPS. Also on offer is a selection of powerful dramas, featuring Alice Rohrwacher's Cannes official selection CORPO CELESTE, about a self-conscious preteen preparing for her Catholic confirmation, and Cristina Comencini's Venice Film Festival official selection WHEN THE NIGHT, starring Claudia Pandolfi as a struggling single mother on vacation in rural Italy. Director Terry Gilliam will be presented with the CIS Award on opening night!


Wim Wenders In Person!

THE OBSERVANT SEARCHER: A WIM WENDERS RETROSPECTIVE
Wed, Nov 9, 2011 - Wed, Nov 30, 2011

Director Wim Wenders began his career in the new German cinema movement of the 1970s, utilizing themes of identity and landscape, coupled with a deep sense of observation and search for truth in the world surrounding us. The road movie has been one of his favored modes of expression, from ALICE IN THE CITIES to PARIS, TEXAS. A director of deeply romantic fantasies such as the acclaimed WINGS OF DESIRE, Wenders also is a meticulous chronicler of 20th (and now 21st) century culture and politics. Wenders is known as a top-notch documentarian: his BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB remains one of the most beloved of all music documentaries. Join us at the Cinematheque for a selection of Wim Wenders’ finest films!