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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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At the Q&A that followed a screening of his newest film," Magic at Belle Isle," director Rob Reiner talks about the classic film "Stand by Me."
Director Rob Reiner talks about his upcoming projects.
Director Rob Reiner talks about his upcoming projects.
"Brave" director Mark Andrews, producer Katherine Sarafian, and composer Patrick Doyle.
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Audio Q&A with "Your Sister's Sister" director Lynn Shelton.
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The return of the KCET Cinema Series and Q&A with director Rob Reiner.
Pete Hammond and Director Richard Linklater
A Q&A with "Bernie" director Richard Linklater.
Pete Hammond with Meg and Lawrence Kasdan
The KCET Cinema Series continued Tuesday night with "Darling Companion," which was a hit with all the animal lovers in the auditorium's audience.
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KCET Cinema Series host Pete Hammond leads a Q&A with Margaret Blye, James Coburn's co-star in "Waterhole #3."
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Pete Hammond speaks with the cast and director
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Host Pete Hammond presented "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" at last night's KCET Cinema Series event at the NoHo Arts District. Listen to the podcast with director David Gelb.
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