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Onscreen at the EGYPTIAN and AERO THEATRES

November 18 - 30, 2009

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EGYPTIAN THEATRE

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Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 PM
Award Winners from the Palm Springs Shorts Festival
Selections from Hungary, the UK, New Zealand...Filmmakers In Person! more>

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November 20 - 22
Argentina New Cinema '09
Los Angeles premieres of new films from Argentina including the latest from the director of XXY and the added film ANITA. The opening night film THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES is already sold out. It is advisable to purchase tickets to the other films in advance.  more>

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Saturday, November 21 - 7:30 PM

Los Angeles Premiere: THE BQE

Co-Presented with FilmForum this cinematic suite is inspired by the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the Hula Hoop. Directed by Sufjan Stevens.  more>
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Sunday, November 22 - 2 PM

Irving Thalberg: Hollywood's "Boy Wonder" Producer Prince of the Art Deco Era Lecture & Pre-Code Double Feature

Although his name never appeared on films he produced, Irving Grant Thalberg was instrumental in creating the studio system and making stars of the likes of Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Norma Shearer, Lon Chaney and many others. On the occasion of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences tremendous exhibit of Thalberg artifacts and the publication of Mark Vieira's second Thalberg book, the Cinematheque pays tribute to the Boy Wonder with a double feature of the "not on DVD" pre-code SKYSCRAPER SOULS and FAITHLESS more>

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Friday, November 27 - 7:30 PM
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA in 70MM
Is there any movie more synonymous with the big screen experience? Be a cinema evangelist. Bring someone who has never seen 'LAWRENCE' on the giant screen at the Egyptian. more>
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November 27, 28, 29 - 7:30 PM

THE BAADER MEINHOF COMPLEX

Your positively last chance to see this Academy Award & Golden Globe nominee explode on the big screen in this return Los Angeles engagement. They ignited a revolution around the world and lost themselves in the cause...[Spielberg Theatre] more>

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Saturday, November 28 - 7:30 PM

GONE WITH THE WIND

70th Anniversary Screening! Another must see on the big screen - if you "give a damn" about watching movies the way they were meant to be seen... and if you come to this screening you will have the chance to win the Blue-Ray edition - courtesy of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment more>

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Sunday, November 29 - 7:30 PM

ANIMAZING SPOTLIGHT

Thom Andersen's almost secret history of the City of Angels featuring 100's of film clips and footage of our city crafted into a fascinating observation of the city both real and imagined by the movies. This film will never be on DVD. more>
 
 

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New! Grab a bite at the Pig 'n Whistle before or after a movie at the Egyptian and dine in Cleopatra's Courtyard of cinematic delights! NOW, present your ticket stub for 1/2 price drinks at the Pig 'n Whistle

Ticket stub only valid on day of screening for special offer. Applies to select drinks.

Mummy Meal

 

Mummy Meal Deals!

Available now at the Egyptian

Ask for yours today at the

concession stand.

Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028

AERO THEATRE

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November 19 & 20

In Person Tribute to Paul Mazursky

Filmmaker Paul Mazursky made his directorial debut 40 years ago with BOB & CAROL & TED & ALICE. Join him and Dyan Cannon and Robert Culp for a 40th Anniversary mini-tribute. more>

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November 21 & 22

Orson Welles Revisited

Four Orson Welles classics on the big screen. Settle in for the weekend at the Aero with CITIZEN KANE, THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS, JANE EYRE & TOMORROW IS FOREVER.  more>

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Friday, November 27 - 7:30 PM

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN

Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Conner & Syd Charisse, dancing, singing = Classic Musical Blissful Experience!  more>

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Saturday, November 28 - 7:30 PM

A HARD DAY'S NIGHT & HEAD

The Beatles followed by The Monkees. Enough said.   more>

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Sunday, November 29 - 4:00 PM
THE WIZARD OF OZ
End the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in Oz with a family matinee of the enduring (70 years so far!) musical favorite. Follow the Yellow Brick Road... more>
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Wednesday, December 2 - 7:30 PM
CARRIE
Before Sissy Spacek wrecked havoc on her high school there was another CARRIE (1952) that was equally as devastating.  Jennifer Jones struggles to survive as a kept woman in 1900's Chicago. Laurence Olivier is a married man who can't give her what she wants.  more>
COMING SOON! Jane Campion In Person, Foreign Language Oscar Submissions from Mexico & Turkey, Spotlights on Michael Haneke, Terry Gilliam & Tennessee Williams, Movies with Holiday Spirit, Screwball Comedies, ON THE BEACH 50th Anniversary, ITVS Documentary Series, Sneak Previews, Big Screen Classics, Star Trek, James Bond, Rare 8MM Silents, an Acting Seminar and always much, much more!

Check Showtimes Carefully!

Check Showtimes carefully as they vary from theatre to theatre and event to event.

Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403

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Win tickets to see Kooza by being the first to e-mail us with the name of the Circus film (and its director) that Irving G. Thalberg produced at MGM.

The subject line of your e-mail must read KOOZA and it must contain your answer to the question above and your first and last name. Do not reply to this message. You must e-mail sidgrauman@gmail.com

KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil

Now Playing

Under the Grand Chapiteau at the Santa Monica Pier

More Information at: www.cirquedusoleil.com/


RENT THE EGYPTIAN OR AERO THEATRE

The Egyptian (both the 616 seat and the 80 seat) and Aero Theatres can be rented for press screenings, private events, premieres, etc. We have digital projection as well as film. For more information click here.

November 21 & 22
10:30 AM - Meet at the Egyptian Box Office

Behind-the-Scenes Tours of the historic Egyptian Theatre and a screening of FOREVER HOLLYWOOD

Experience the Legendary 87-year old Egyptian Theatre with the lights on! Bring your out of town guests to enjoy an authentic slice of Hollywood History! moreĀ»

and a screening of FOREVER HOLLYWOOD moreĀ»

Volunteer Spotlight: John Tiangco

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"Volunteering has allowed me to meet a passionate group of movie-goers, hear all kinds of interesting stories, and see some of the greatest movies ever made. - John Tiangco

Editor's Note: John started volunteering in July 2008 and has been SO helpful in SO many capacities!.

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American Cinematheque

Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
Aero Theatre 1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403
www.americancinematheque.com - 323.466.FILM

Tickets: www.fandango.com

Be sure to click on "coming attractions" to purchase advance tickets. The fastest way to access the schedule is by theatre zip code - Egyptian 90028 and Aero 90403. Service charges do apply.

Tickets are also available at the Egyptian and Aero Theatre Box Offices.

General Admission: $10 | Student/Senior: $8
American Cinematheque Member: $7

 

Tickets for free events are available at the box office on the day of the event only. They are distributed first come, first served.

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A large pool of volunteers keep the Cinematheque going strong. To learn more about how you can help click here.

We are actively seeking internet savvy volunteers who can help maintain our presence on social networking websites and online calendars. We are also looking for volunteers with their own digital video equipment who are interested in helping us document our q & a's for our archive. And can you help us distribute some of the Cinematheque's film calendars?

Parking

The best deal for the Egyptian  is at the Hollywood & Highland Complex. $2 for 4 hours! Click here for details. Free street parking at the Aero north of Montana after 7 PM for as long as you want.

Locations
Max Palevsky Theatre at the Aero
1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Movies on the Big Screen since 1940!

Lloyd E. Rigler Theatre at the Egyptian
6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Movies on the Big Screen since 1922!

The American Cinematheque is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

DONATIONS NEEDED

We need a baby grand Piano and a Lighting Kit or individual lights on stands to use when we video tape our filmmaker discussions.

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