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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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The Revenant
Film expert Pete Hammond shares a few of the interesting stories behind this year's nominees.
Room
Win a copy of the book Room - signed by author Emma Donoghue!
Arclight
The spring KCET Cinema Series is back at the ArcLight Cinemas in Sherman Oaks.
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The evening's screening paid tribute to James Coburn, as the James and Paula Coburn Foundation is a presenting sponsor of the film series.
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The film has already made a splash with critics, particularly for Rampling's portrayal of a wife who now questions her marriage and life.
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An overview of this "real-life" story of a woman who lives in her car.
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Highlights of the discussion with Will Smith during a post-screening Q&A.
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The filmmakers discuss bringing a transgender trailblazer to the screen.
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The actors discuss criticism, nude scenes, and Independent Films
Room
Pete Hammond speaks with the cast and director of this powerful new film.
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