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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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KCET Cinema Series host Pete Hammond interviews bestselling author, Michael Connelly, followed by a brief Q&A with the audience.
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KCET Cinema Series host Pete Hammond interviews one of the stars of Win Win, Melanie Lynskey, followed by a brief Q&A with the audience.
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The KCET Cinema Series screening of The King's Speech was held at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on November 2nd, 2010 as part of the Fall…
Enjoy screenings of 8 films before their theatrical release! Each film is followed by a lively Q&A with filmmakers or actors. Screenings are Tuesdays at 7pm at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in North Hollywood.
Hillary Swank and Sam Rockwell in <em>Conviction</em>
A review by Cinema Series host Pete Hammond. Get the critical verdict.
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Bigger than Biscuit? A review by Cinema Series host Pete Hammond.
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KCET's twice-yearly screening series is back! Join us as we preview eight major new films prior to their first run local release.
Director Taylor Hackford, actress Helen Mirren, and writer Mark Jacobson answer questions regarding the new drama, Love Ranch.
Writer/Director Shane Festa and producer Lynette Howell answer questions regarding the new drama, The Greatest.
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Sibling writer-directors Jay and Mark Duplass answer questions about their new film, Cyrus.
KCET's twice-yearly screening series is back! Join us as we preview eight major new films prior to their first run local release.
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KCET's twice-yearly screening series is back! Join us as we preview eight major new films prior to their first run local release. First up, Andy Garcia's City Island.
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