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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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George Clooney in "Midnight Sky" looks out a window with a mug in hand.
George Clooney's 'The Midnight Sky' is an Apocalyptic Triumph of the Human Spirit at the Virtual KCET Cinema Series on Dec. 23
A Q&A will immediately follow the screening with the film’s star, director and producer George Clooney.
Viola Davis portraying Ma Rainey poses during a performance.
Viola Davis Sings the Blues in 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' at the Virtual KCET Cinema Series on Dec. 18
A Q&A will immediately following the screening with Tony Award-winning director George C. Wolf and cast members Colman Domingo, Glynn Turman, Michael Potts, and Dusan Brown.
Meryl Streep and James Corden sing a number in "The Prom."
'The Prom' Is a Sparkly Celebration for Everyone at the Virtual KCET Cinema Series on Dec. 11
Based on the play of the same name, "The Prom" is directed by Ryan Murphy and stars Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, James Corden, Andrew Rannells, among others.
Gary Oldman portraying Herman J. Mankiewicz walks on a film set. | Still from "Mank"
'Mank' Is the Uncertain Story of Hollywood’s 'Citizen Kane' at the Virtual KCET Cinema Series on Dec. 4
A Q&A will immediately follow the screening with Gary Oldman, Oscar winning-actor and KCET Cinema Series Lumière Award recipient.
A woman sitting on a bench and a man sitting on a stool look at each other. | From "Wild Mountain Thyme"
'Wild Mountain Thyme' Is a Star-Studded Irish Romantic Comedy at the Virtual KCET Cinema Series on Dec. 1
A Q&A will immediately follow the screening with Emily Blunt, Jamie Dornan, Jon Hamm, Christopher Walken, Dearbhla Malloy and writer/director John Patrick Shanley.
Actresses Glenn Close and Amy Adams confront each other. | Still from "Hillbilly Elegy"
'Hillbilly Elegy' Shows a Family's True Grit at the Virtual KCET Cinema Series on Nov. 24
A Q&A will immediately follow with director Ron Howard, actors Glenn Close and Amy Adams.
A man paints on an easel. | Still from "The Last Vermeer"
'The Last Vermeer' Is a Thrilling True Story of Stolen Art During WWII at the Virtual KCET Cinema Series on Nov. 18
A Q&A will immediately follow the screening with actors Claes Bang, Vicky Krieps, and director Dan Friedkin.
A group of men sitting at a conference table. | From "The Trial of the Chicago 7"
Aaron Sorkin's 'The Trial of the Chicago 7' Is a Riveting Political Drama at the Virtual KCET Cinema Series on Oct. 16
A Q&A will immediately follow with award-winning director and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin.
A man and woman speak beside their car. | From "The Secrets We Keep"
'The Secrets We Keep' Is a Suspenseful Story of Justice at the Virtual KCET Cinema Series on Oct. 14
A Q&A will immediately follow the screening with writer and award-winning director Yuval Adler.
Bruce Dern and Lena Olin
'The Artist's Wife' Paints a Complex Tale of Love and Marriage at the Virtual KCET Cinema Series on Sept. 22
A Q&A will immediately follow the screening with director Tom Dolby and actor Lena Olin.
Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet, Lindsay Duncan, Rainn Wilson, Mia Wasikowska, Bex Taylor-Klaus, and Anson Boon in "Blackbird" (2019)
'Blackbird' Is a Thoughtful Family Drama at the Virtual KCET Cinema Series on Sept. 15
A Q&A will immediately follow with director Roger Michell, as well as actors Bex Taylor-Klaus, Lindsay Duncan and Anson Boon.
Mario Martinez (John Leguizamo) sits by a chessboard with students lined up against the wall behind him.
John Leguizamo Makes His Directorial Debut in 'Critical Thinking' at the Virtual KCET Cinema Series on Sept. 1
A Q&A will immediately follow with director/actor/co-executive producer John Leguizamo.
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