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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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Eddie Murphy in "Mr. Church"
The film is directed by Bruce Beresford, who also directed Academy Award-winner "Driving Miss Daisy." Beresford will join KCET Cinema Series host Pete Hammond for a Q&A session.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt in "Snowden"
"Snowden" producers Eric Kopeloff and Rob Wilson visited the KCET Cinema Series to chat about Oliver Stone's biopic on the famed NSA whistleblower.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Edward Snowden in "Snowden."
Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Edward Snowden in "Snowden." The film will screen Tuesday, September 6 at the KCET Cinema Series.
Lily Rabe in "Miss Stevens."
The feature directorial debut for Julia Hart, "Miss Stevens" is the story of a teacher whose life intertwines with those of her students on a trip to a drama competition.
"Miss Stevens" movie (featured)
"Miss Stevens" will show at the KCET Cinema Series on August 30. Single admission tickets will be available at the door for $25.
John Krasinski and Anna Kendrick in "The Hollars."
Acclaimed comedy-drama "The Hollars" stars and was directed by John Krasinski. The ensemble cast also features Margo Martindale, Richard Jenkins and Sharlto Copley as a family who must come together under trying circumstances.
"The Hollars" with John Krasinski and Josh Groban (featured)
Written by Jim Strouse and directed by John Krasinski, the film tells the story of a New York artist who heads back to his hometown to see his ailing mother.
"The Sea of Trees" featuring Matthew McConaughey and Ken Watanabe
The drama stars Matthew McConaughey as a professor who ends up inside Japan's notorious Sea of Trees, also known as Suicide Forest, where he meets an enigmatic stranger played by Ken Watanabe.
"The Sea of Trees" movie featuring Matthew McConaughey
Directed by Gus Van Sant and written by Chris Sparling, the compelling drama stars Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, Naomi Watts and Ken Watanabe.
Miss Stevens Film
This season's KCET Cinema Series films inlcude The Hollars, Mr. Church, The Sea of Trees, and many new Hollywood and independent films before they're seen in theaters. 
Harrison Ford in "Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round."
The KCET Cinema Series concluded its summer season with a 50th anniversary screening of "Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round."
"Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round" screen shot
We're proud to present a 50th anniversary screening of the 1966 crime caper "Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round." The film stars James Coburn and features the first screen appearance of Harrison Ford.
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