| One Night Special Events in
August:
These events are Egyptian Theatre exclusives!
Thursday, August 5 – 7:30 PM
Double Feature: STAND BY ME, 1986, Sony Repertory, 89 min. One of the most
classic and quotable coming-of-age films ever made, Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen
King's "The Body" is at once hilarious and heartbreaking, and a spot-on time
capsule of small-town America in the 1950s. Will Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and
Jerry O'Connell star as four friends on the precipice of junior high school, enjoying a
summer of small-fry hijinx. When they go looking for the body of a boy presumed dead from
a train accident, they must come to terms with the difficult changes the future holds. Trailer
THE PRINCESS BRIDE, 1987,
20th Century Fox, 98 min. Dir. Rob Reiner. This adaptation of William Goldman’s
wonderful, tongue-in-cheek fairy tale stars Cary Elwes as the dashing Westley, who is
forced to fight off the villainous Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon) and Count Tyrone
(Christopher Guest) to save his beloved princess, Buttercup (Robin Wright). This Cult hit
features marvelous sets by Norman Garwood and high-spirited supporting performances by
Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, Peter Falk and Andre the Giant. Discussion
between films with director Rob Reiner. Trailer | Buy Tickets
Friday, August 6 – 7:30 PM
Double Feature: THE OBLONG BOX, 1969, MGM Repertory, 91 min. Dir. Gordon
Hessler. Loosely adapting an Edgar Allan Poe story aided by the sumptuously atmospheric
cinematography of John Coquillon, Hessler spins a tale of the consequences of colonialism.
In 1860s England, callous Sir Julian (Vincent Price) hides his disfigured brother, Sir
Edward (Alistair Williamson) in the attic after his sibling is victimized by a voodoo
curse meant for him. With Christopher Lee, Hilary Dwyer. Trailer
SCREAM AND SCREAM AGAIN,
1970, MGM Repertory, 95 min. Dir. Gordon Hessler. The London police’s investigation
of brutal murders by a mod, superhuman vampire (Michael Gothard) leads to the discovery of
a vast conspiracy - and mad scientist Vincent Price’s stolen-organs-and-limbs
experiments. A moody, fast-paced thriller that delivers, as the movie poster promises,
"Triple distilled horror…as powerful as a vat of boiling acid With Christopher
Lee, Peter Cushing, Judy Huxtable. Discussion between films
with director Gordon Hessler, moderated by Mick Garris. First 40 audience members receive Shock
Cinema Magazine #38. Trailer | Buy Tickets
Saturday, August 7 – 5:00 PM
 Luau Dinner: Join
us in the Egyptian Courtyard for a Royal Southern California-style Luau with live music
from King Kukulele and The Friki Tikis, the Polynesian Paradise Dancers, vendors and a
bountiful island-themed dinner. Menu will include, among other delights, teriyaki-glazed
chicken, mandarin salad, pineapple grilled sausage bites and fresh-fruit sorbet! Followed
by a 7:30 PM screening of…
Los Angeles Premiere! MIGHTY UKE, 2010, 76 min. This unique documentary from
director Tony Coleman travels the world to chronicle the amazing comeback of a musical
underdog - the ukulele! Born in Hawaii in the 1880s, the ukulele had become the most
popular instrument in the American home by the 1920s; later, the rise of the flashy rock
n' roll guitar pushed the "uke" into nerdy obscurity. Until now! In this
Internet age of Google-search-and-ye-shall-find, the trusty ukulele is making a comeback
and a new generation is rediscovering the instrument. Feature film preceded by a Tiki clip
show (approx. 60 min.) compiled by Denny Moynahan. Vendors including: Polynesian Paradise, Tikis by Big
Mike, Eric October. View Full Menu.
You have three special ticket price
options: Movie Program Only (valid for movie at 7:30 PM on Saturday only): General: $11;
Seniors/Students: $9; Cinematheque Members: $7. Luau Dinner Only: $20. Movie Program, plus
the Luau Dinner: General: $30; Senior/Student: $28; Cinematheque Member: $25.
Please see American Cinematheque website for full menu. To guarantee a dinner,
order by noon on Friday, August 6. Trailer | Buy Tickets
Sunday, August 8 – 7:30 PM
70mm Print! LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, 1962, Sony Repertory, 216 min.
This sweeping epic of Arab infighting and British colonialism is as timely as ever, and as
beautiful. Peter O'Toole stars in director David Lean's masterpiece that was made to be
seen on the big screen! Winner of 7 Academy Awards out of 10 nominations. Trailer | Buy Tickets
Thursday, August 12 – 7:30 PM
EMPEROR OF THE NORTH POLE,
1973, 20th Century Fox, 118 min. Ernest Borgnine reunites with his "Dirty Dozen"
co-star Lee Marvin and director Robert Aldrich for this Depression-era drama. Borgnine is
a sadistic railroad conductor determined to keep hobos off of his train; Marvin is an
outcast who strives to become a legend by battling and besting Borgnine. Highlighted by a
young Keith Carradine as the rascal Cigaret, and a taut script by Christopher Knopf (A
COLD NIGHT’S DEATH). Discussion following with
screenwriter Christopher Knopf moderated by screenwriter Josh Olson. Christopher Knopf
will be signing his book Will The Real Me Please Stand Up? in the Egyptian lobby at
6:30 PM. Clip |
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Friday, August 13 – 9:00 PM
[Spielberg Theatre] TOTAL
BADASS, 2010, CrashCam Films, 90 min. Bob Ray, director of the sensational
roller derby doc HELL ON WHEELS, brings you this outrageous and hilariously seedy journey
into the Austin underground. It bravely goes where no documentary film has gone before -
following none other than wild man-about-town, musical/stunt performer, sex addict, guinea
pig enthusiast, author, father, weed-dealing felon and local maniac Chad Holt! Director Bob Ray and Chad Holt in person. Trailer | Buy
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Wednesday, August 18 - 7:30 PM
Before his death in November 2009, director Paul Wendkos put his
name on over 180 projects, from the teen surf classic GIDGET to a spate of acclaimed
made-for-television movies. His stylish and groundbreaking television movie work from
1967-1977 gave birth to nightmares and a whole generation of young directors. From the
off-kilter, Dutch-angled and fish-eyed world he created for THE INVADERS to his
DGA-nominated masterpiece THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE BELL, Wendkos is a true craftsman
deserving of rediscovery and reevaluation.
Double Feature: THE MEPHISTO WALTZ, 1971, 20th
Century Fox, 109 min. Dir. Paul Wendkos. One of the most stylish horror films ever made.
Music journalist Alan Alda finds himself in the clutches of a satanic cult after
interviewing an unnaturally gifted concert pianist (Curt Jurgens). Jacqueline Bisset,
Barbara Parkins and Bradford Dillman co-star in this truly chilling drug-induced nightmare
of a movie featuring composer Jerry Goldsmith's frightening adaptation of Liszt’s
"Mephisto Waltz." Trailer
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THE BURGLAR, 1957, Sony
Repertory, 90 min. Dir. Paul Wendkos. Writer David Goodis' guilt-laden caper yarn is given
a fully-stylized visual workout by whiz-kid director Wendkos in one of the last films of
the 1950s to capture the fatalistic feel of classic noir. With Dan Duryea, Jayne
Mansfield, Martha Vickers. Introduction by Paul
Wendkos’ son, Jordan Wendkos, plus a short film celebrating the late Paul Wendkos' 50
years in film and television.
Saturday, August 21
Egyptian Theatre
Historic Tour & FOREVER HOLLYWOOD
10:30 AM Behind The Scenes Tour
11:40 AM FOREVER
HOLLYWOOD
 For
the total “Old Hollywood” experience take a docent-led tour of the
legendary 1922 Egyptian Theatre. See what it would have been like to be in a Grauman stage
show with a visit to the dressing rooms and singers' boxes. Check out our state-of-the-art
projection booth and more! Discover the painstaking restoration work and the marriage of
modern technology with a landmark of Hollywood history. Add the Hollywood history film FOREVER HOLLYWOOD (55 min.)
following the tour.
Tours will start promptly at
10:30 AM at the box office. Tours are approximately 60 min. Wear your walking shoes!
You will see the old dressing rooms, the singer's boxes and the projection booth (not
normally included on our tours). Reservations are not required, we have room for everyone.
Tours will be held rain or shine. Tickets:
$5. Tour & movie FOREVER HOLLYWOOD: $10. In Celebration of the Hollywood Walk of Fame's 50th Anniversary, tours will also be
held at noon and 3PM on Sunday, July 25 followed by screenings of FOREVER HOLLYWOOD. Buy
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Saturday, August 21 – 7:30 PM
Double Feature: Brand New Digital
Cinema Presentation with Quintophonic Soundtrack! TOMMY, 1975, Sony Repertory, 111 min. Having already brought an
outlandish, hellzapoppin’ quality to such films as THE DEVILS, director Ken Russell
was the perfect choice to helm The Who’s landmark rock opera TOMMY, transforming it
into a stream-of-consciousness catalog of wild performances from the likes of Roger
Daltrey, Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed, Tina Turner, Elton John, Keith Moon, Jack Nicholson and
others. Trailer
LISZTOMANIA, 1975, Warner Bros.,
103 min. Director Ken Russell is at his outrageous, surreal best in this biopic of Franz
Liszt (played by The Who’s Roger Daltrey), an aural, visual and sexual feast for all
the senses. Thrill to the progressive-rock score by Rick Wakeman (of Yes), which somehow
incorporates rock, Liszt and Wagner in all their majesty. Pop-culture references abound as
Russell equates Liszt with the music superstars of the day - and don’t miss the giant
penises! Discussion between films with director Ken Russell.
Trailer | More Ken Russell at the Aero
Sunday, August 22 – 3:00 PM
Co-presented with the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles:
The 1925 Paris Exposition des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels
would give its name to an entire era. Set designers and costumers used Art Deco's bold
style to bring cinematic glamour to factory girls, gangsters and socialites alike, and
jewelry design was no exception: more than any other period, opulent Deco geometry
immediately evokes the elegance of Hollywood in the 20s and 30s. But like any good prop,
jewelry needs to say something about character and conflict, and Art Deco, with its
infinitely malleable visual idiom, said it with grace, wit and danger. Join jewelry
historian Lisa Schoening on a walk through the glittering jewel box of Art Deco Hollywood,
and enjoy Joan Crawford and Clark Gable in 1931's POSSESSED, a film about a girl who
dreams big, snags the guy and gets to keep the jewelry.
POSSESSED, 1931, Warner Bros., 76
min. Dir. Clarence Brown. Factory worker Joan Crawford becomes high-powered attorney
running for political office, Clark Gable's mistress in this pre-Code classic of sex,
Depression-era politics and star chemistry. Crawford's role set the tone for her many
movies to come in which she would play working girls on the rise. In this, their third
film together, Crawford and Gable clicked onscreen with audiences and each other, engaging
in a passionate affair that was widely gossiped about on the MGM lot. Buy Tickets
Sunday, August 29 – 5:30 PM
Tribute to Nitin Chandrakant Desai
– Presented by the Art Directors Guild Film Society.
Sponsored by Variety: DEVDAS, 2003,
Eros Entertainment, 181 min. Dir. Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The first Bollywood musical to
screen in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, it won 10 Filmfare Awards, including
Best Film, and received a BAFTA nomination for Best Foreign-Language Film. This gloriously
tragic love story follows Devdas (Shahrukh Khan), a young man who finds blissful happiness
with his childhood sweetheart, Paro (Aishwarya Rai) - until he’s forced by his family
to turn his back on her. Unable to bear the agony of a life without Paro, Devdas makes
alcohol and a beautiful courtesan his constant companions. Spotlighting the talents of
production designer Nitin Chandrakant Desai (SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE), the film is renowned
for its elaborate palace sets, covering acres of backlot, surrounding a reflecting lake. Director Nitin
Chandrakant Desai in person for discussion following along with dancer/choreographers Sangita Shresthova and Nakul as well as Jack
Pajsekar, CEO Fusion Edge Media. A clips show showcasing Desai's career precedes the film.
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