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Sat Jan 22 – Sat Jan 29, 2022

John Sayles: An American Cinematheque Tribute

Series | The American Cinematheque pays tribute to one of the founding fathers of independent filmmaking, with John Sayles appearing in person at each program.

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Read More about WHAT’S UP, DOC?
Fri January 21, 2022

7:30 pm

WHAT’S UP, DOC?

Aero Theatre | Peter Bogdanovich Tribute. 

Introduction by screenwriter Scott Alexander.

 

 

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Read More about THE GOOD BOSS / MONDAYS IN THE SUN
Thu January 27, 2022

7:30 pm

THE GOOD BOSS / MONDAYS IN THE SUN

Aero Theatre | Pre-recorded Q&A with filmmaker Fernando León de Aranoa and actor Javier Bardem. 

Co-presented by Recent Spanish Cinema

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Read More about Tony Kushner: An American Cinematheque Tribute
Thu Jan 13 – Sat Jan 22, 2022

Tony Kushner: An American Cinematheque Tribute

Series | The American Cinematheque pays tribute to the Oscar-nominated screenwriter with MUNICH, LINCOLN and the new WEST SIDE STORY, with Kushner joining us virtually at each event.  

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Read More about Todd Haynes: An American Cinematheque Retrospective
Sat Jan 22 – Wed Jan 26, 2022

Todd Haynes: An American Cinematheque Retrospective

Series | The AC’s salute to the Todd Haynes includes screenings of all three of his rock-fueled features

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Read More about COLD NIGHTS FOR ALLIGATORS: A Salute to the Repertory Reptile
Fri Jan 21 – Sun Jan 30, 2022

COLD NIGHTS FOR ALLIGATORS: A Salute to the Repertory Reptile

Series | This month, the AC stands for “Alligators and Crocodiles” as we pay tribute to their finest film appearances 

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Read More about PLAY IT AS IT LAYS
Thu January 20, 2022

7:30 pm

PLAY IT AS IT LAYS

Aero Theatre | Joan Didion Tribute

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Read More about THE LOST DAUGHTER Virtual Q&A
Sun January 23, 2022

2:00 pm

THE LOST DAUGHTER Virtual Q&A

Virtual | Live Virtual Q&A with filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal, moderated by Guillermo del Toro

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Read More about John Dahl Presents ACE IN THE HOLE
Sun January 23, 2022

1:30 pm

John Dahl Presents ACE IN THE HOLE

Los Feliz 3 | Sunday Print Edition with Introduction by John Dahl

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