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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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"Demolition" starring Jake Gyllenhaal
KCET Cinema Series continued on April 5 with a screening of 'Demolition.'
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The KCET Cinema Series screens "Demolition" on April 5 at the ArcLight Cinemas Sherman Oaks.
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On March 24, actor/writer/director Julie Delpy joined KCET Cinema Series for a screening of her latest film, "Lolo."
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The KCET Cinema Series continues on Tuesday with a screening of "The Dark Horse." Writer/Director James Napier Robertson to appear in person.
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KCET Cinema Series continues, screening the film "Lolo" on March 22.
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Director Pablo Trapero discusses the true story behind the Argentine movie "The Clan."
The Bronze
"The Bronze" screenwriters Melissa and Winston Rauch talk with cinema series host Pete Hammond about the Olympics comedy.
The Clan Movie
KCET Cinema Series Continues on March 15 with "The Clan," based on a true story of a series of kidnappings that took place in 1980s Argentina.
The Bronze
The KCET Cinema Series continues at the ArcLight Cinemas Sherman Oaks March 8 with a screening of "The Bronze."
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"Hello, My Name Is Doris" director Michael Showalter discusses on working with Sally Field and how to make Los Angeles look like New York City.
Helen Mirren
The ethics of drone warfare, and working with actors Helen Mirren and Alan Rickman
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KCET's Cinema Series continues at the ArcLight Cinemas Sherman Oaks on March 1 with "Hello, My Name Is Doris."
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