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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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Little Miss Sunshine: Greg Kinnear and Toni Collette discuss this American road comedy about a fractured family and their trip to a child beauty pageant.
Patrick Creadon discusses his documentary on the world of Will Shortz, the crossword puzzle editor for The New York Times and NPR's Puzzle Master.
Actor Ray Wise discusses this adaptation of Dan Millman's best-selling spiritual memoir about an over-confident college gymnast who transforms his life and learns to live in the now.
A Prairie Home Companion: Producer David Levy discusses this backstage fable from Robert Altman and Garrison Keillor.
An Inconvenient Truth: Producer Scott Z. Burns discusses this cinematic realization of Former Vice President Al Gore's presentation exposing the myths and misconceptions of global warming.
The Lost City: Andy Garcia discusses with Cinema Series host Pete Hammond his historical and romantic tale of one family caught up in the revolutionary turmoil of 1950s Cuba.
Akeelah and the Bee: Producers Sid and Nancy Ganis discuss this film about a South Los Angeles girl trying to make it to the national spelling bee.
Down in the Valley: Writer/director David Jacobson discusses his film, a San Fernando Valley portrait of a bored teenager caught up with a misplaced cowboy.
Thank You for Smoking: First-time producer David O. Sacks discusses his new film, a comedic look at the culture of spin in America.
God Sleeps in Rwanda: Directors Kimberlee Acquara and Stacy Sherman discuss the Oscar-nominee for Best Documentary Short Subject.
Judi Dench receives the Lumiere Award from KCET and talks about her career and Oscar-nominated role in Mrs. Henderson Presents.
Roger Donaldson, Director, and Anthony Hopkins, Actor, talk about the making of The World's Fastest Indian offering behind-the-scenes stories and answers to questions from the audience.