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Cinema Series

Since its inception in 1994, the Cinema Series welcomes movie fans to enjoy preview screenings of the best of Hollywood, independent and festival films prior to their release in theaters or streaming.

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Celebrating three decades of great new films.

The Cinema Series is held on Tuesday evenings at the Landmark Westwood in Los Angeles. Each preview screening is followed by an in-depth conversation with the filmmakers, actors, or other special guests.

The virtual Cinema Series screenings of new films are presented periodically and include a conversation with the filmmakers and top talent.

Popular film critic Pete Hammond hosts both Cinema Series experiences.



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still from the film puzzle
'Puzzle' Pieces Things Together at the Summer KCET Cinema Series on July 17th
A Q&A will immediately follow with actress Kelly MacDonald and director Marc Turtletaub.
still from the film eight grade
'Eighth Grade' Keeps it Real at the Summer KCET Cinema Series on July 10th
A Q&A will  immediately follow with star Elsie Fisher and writer/director Bo Burnham.
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2018 Fall KCET Cinema Series Schedule
Don't miss the upcoming 2018 Fall KCET Cinema Series which screens the best of Hollywood, independent and top festival films prior to their release in theaters.
shock and awe
‘Shock and Awe’ Hits the Summer KCET Cinema Series on July 3rd
A Q&A will immediately follow with director Rob Reiner.
scotty and the secret history of hollywood
Come Out and See ‘Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood’ at the Summer KCET Cinema Series on June 26th
A Q&A will immediately follow with the film’s subject Scotty Bowers and director Matt Tyrnauer.
leave no trace
Ben Foster Goes Off the Grid in ‘Leave No Trace’ at the Summer KCET Cinema Series on June 12
A Q&A will immediately follow actress Dale Dickey, cinematographer Michael McDonough and producer Linda Reisman.
paul rudd
Paul Rudd Goes Undercover In ‘The Catcher Was a Spy’ at the Summer KCET Cinema Series on June 5
A Q&A will immediately follow with director Ben Lewin.
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2018 Summer KCET Cinema Series Schedule
Don't miss the upcoming Summer KCET Cinema Series which screens the best of Hollywood, independent and feature films prior to their release in theaters.
kodachrome
Ed Harris and Jason Sudeikis Hit the Road in 'Kodachrome' at the Spring KCET Cinema Series April 10
A Q&A will immediately follow the screening with star Jason Sudeikis and producer Shawn Levy.
beirut
Jon Hamm Walks a High Wire of Diplomacy in 'Beirut' at the Spring KCET Cinema Series April 3
A Q&A will immediately follow the screening with star Jon Hamm, producers Monica Levinson, Shivani Rawat and Mike Weber.
chappaquiddick
'Chappaquiddick' Brings Up Relevant Questions of Politics and Power at the Spring KCET Cinema Series March 27
A Q&A will follow the screening with star Jason Clarke.
augie nieto
'Augie' is a Triumph of the Human Spirit at KCET’s Spring Cinema Series February 27
A Q&A will follow the screening with director/producer James Keach, producer Eric Carlson, Augie Nieto and Lynne Nieto.
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