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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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This season's KCET Cinema Series films inlcude The Hollars, Mr. Church, The Sea of Trees, and many new Hollywood and independent films before they're seen in theaters.
The KCET Cinema Series concluded its summer season with a 50th anniversary screening of "Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round."
We're proud to present a 50th anniversary screening of the 1966 crime caper "Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round." The film stars James Coburn and features the first screen appearance of Harrison Ford.
A film of of friendship and gentrification, "Little Men" hits theaters on August 5. Director Ira Sachs and actor Theo Taplitz joined the KCET Cinema Series this week to discuss the making of the movie.
"Little Men" tells the story of two teenage boys who form a friendship as rising rents strain the relationships of the adults surrounding them. Director Ira Sachs and star Theo Taplitz will be guests at the KCET Cinema Series on July 26.
"The Big Bang Theory" actor Simon Helberg talks working with Meryl Streep and recording at Abbey Road.
The 2016 Fall KCET Cinema Series is just around the corner! Experience the best of Hollywood and award-winning independent films before they're released in theatres! The series runs from August 16 through October 10.
Based on a true story, "Florence Foster Jenkins" features actors Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, and Simon Helberg. The tale of an unusual opera sensation will screen on Tuesday, July 19 at the KCET Cinema Series with Helberg present for a Q&A session.
Chris Pine and Ben Foster play brothers who turn to bank robbery to save the family farm from foreclosure in "Hell or High Water." Producers Carla Hacken and John Penotti visited the KCET Cinema Series to chat about the film.
Heist film "Hell or High Water" stars Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine, Ben Foster and Gil Birmingham. The feature will screen on July 12 at the KCET Cinema Series.
"Five Nights in Maine" stars David Oyelowo as a recent widower who visits his wife's dying mother, played by Dianne Wiest. Director Maris Curran participated in the post-film Q&A session at the KCET Cinema Series this week.
"Five Nights in Maine" stars David Oyelowo and Dianne Wiest. The family-centric drama will screen at the KCET Cinema Series on Tuesday, July 5.