Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Boulevard
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Series at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood

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.


THE STYLE OF SIN: PRE-CODE FILM WITH KIMBERLY TRUHLER
Sun, Jun 30, 2019 - Sat, Nov 16, 2019

Because early Hollywood's Production Code prohibited the portrayal of many sins on screen, "pre-Code" films made between 1930 and 1934 are beloved for their provocative content and rather risqué style. Join historian Kimberly Truhler for this six-part series, which introduces you to some of the most popular actresses of the pre-Code era through double features of their films.


THE ANARCHIC CINEMA OF VĔRA CHYTILOVÁ
Fri, Jun 28, 2019 - Sun, Jun 30, 2019

Czechoslovak New Wave pioneer Věra Chytilová overcame government suppression to create a body of work that was radical in form and boldly feminist. This weekend of highlights from a touring program saluting the filmmaker includes anarchic classics (DAISIES), sly satire (PANELSTORY) and early shorts.


STARRING EUROPE: NEW FILMS FROM THE EU
Thu, May 9, 2019 - Mon, May 13, 2019

Spotlighting festival award winners from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland and Romania, the short and feature films of STARRING EUROPE embody the continent's rich heritage and diversity of cinema.


THE PRODIGIOUS JEAN-PIERRE JEUNET
Sat, May 4, 2019 - Sun, May 5, 2019

Few contemporary filmmakers hit the sweet spot of fantasy as accurately as Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Our weekend salute to the French writer-director includes such favorites as AMELIE, DELICATESSEN and THE YOUNG AND PRODIGIOUS T.S. SPIVET - with Jeunet in person at all screenings!


CASSAVETES & SCORSESE: LOVE IS STRANGE
Thu, May 2, 2019 - Thu, Jun 20, 2019

Sharing a legendary friendship, John Cassavetes and Martin Scorsese helped shape American cinema in multiple ways, whether it was on the streets of New York with handheld cameras, experimenting with actors in rehearsal, or pursuing visions that were uncompromisingly personal. These with a film from each director, these double features include such landmarks as SHADOWS, TAXI DRIVER, A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE and RAGING BULL.