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Series at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood

NITRATE NIGHTS 2019
Fri, Nov 15, 2019 - Sun, Nov 17, 2019

Nitrate film creates luminous images but is flammable and was discontinued in the 1950s. The Rigler Theatre at the Egyptian is one of only four venues in the country certified to show nitrate film; join us for a weekend showcase of the rare format including Hitchcock's REBECCA, Powell & Pressburger's GONE TO EARTH and film noir favorites NIGHTMARE ALLEYand LAURA.
Co-presented by the George Eastman Museum in collaboration with The Library of Congress, The Academy Film Archive and the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Screenings introduced by Christopher Nolan, Alexander Payne and the George Eastman Museum's Jared Case!


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.


JOE DANTE’S 16MM SPOTLIGHT
Sat, Nov 2, 2019 - Sat, Nov 23, 2019

Director Joe Dante teamed up with producer Jon Davison decades ago to amass a collection of hundreds of films, many of which are now available only on 16mm. Join us in the Spielberg Theatre for a special showcase of rarities from their personal archive including THE FOOL KILLER, HAIL, MAFIA!, THREE CASES OF MURDER and LADYBUG LADYBUG.


Limited Engagement!

THE IRISHMAN
Fri, Nov 1, 2019 - Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Master filmmaker Martin Scorsese's acclaimed film THE IRISHMAN (2019, Netflix, 209 min.) will open Friday, November 1 and continue through Thursday, November 14. Tickets are on sale now on Fandango.com for this special engagement.


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.


25th Annual Showcase of New Films from Spain

RECENT SPANISH CINEMA XXV
Fri, Oct 18, 2019 - Sun, Oct 20, 2019

The 25th annual showcase of new films from Spain opens with FATHER THERE IS ONLY ONE (PADRE NO HAY MÁS QUE UNO), Spain’s greatest box office success of 2019. The weekend of screenings will include critically acclaimed Spanish indies (THE DAYS TO COME), documentaries (THE SILENCE OF OTHERS), biopics (YULI) animation (BUÑUEL IN THE LABYRINTH OF THE TURTLES), comedy (I CAN QUIT WHENEVER I WANT) and more.