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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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Christian Bale raises a trophy in the film, "Ford v Ferreri"
'Ford v Ferrari' Zooms into the Winter KCET Cinema Series on October 22
A Q&A will immediately follow the screening with director James Mangold.
Adam Driver at a desk, from "The Report"
'The Report' Brings a Political Thriller to the Fall KCET Cinema Series on October 1
A Q&A will immediately follow the screening with writer/director Scott Z. Burns and producer Jennifer Fox.
Benedict Cumberbatch in costume in "The Current War"
'The Current War' Lights up the Screen at the Fall KCET Cinema Series on September 24
A Q&A will immediately follow the screening with director Alfonso Gómez-Rejón.
Eddie Redmayne, Kevin Costner and Leslie Mann
'Cinema Series': 25 Years of Bringing the Community Together Through a Love of Film
KCET Cinema Series was created with the intent of bringing together an audience away from their television sets, and that mission has endured for 25 years.
Renee Zellweger on stage in the film, "Judy"
Reneé Zellweger Transforms into 'Judy' Garland at the Fall KCET Cinema Series on September 17
A Q&A will immediately follow the screening with star Reneé Zellweger.
Arclight
2019 Winter KCET Cinema Series Schedule
Film screenings are held at the ArcLight Cinemas in Sherman Oaks on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM.
goldfinch
'The Goldfinch' Brings an Extraordinary Story to Life at the Fall KCET Cinema Series on September 10
Pre-screening conversation with series host Pete Hammond and film critic Leonard Maltin.
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
'Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice' Screens at the Fall KCET Cinema Series on September 3
A Q&A will immediately follow the screening with directors Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, and producer/interviewer James Keach.
official secrets
'Official Secrets' Brings Espionage to the Fall KCET Cinema Series on August 27
A Q&A will immediately follow the screening with director Gavin Hood and producer Ged Doherty.
before you know it
'Before You Know It' Brings Madcap Comedy to the Screen at the Fall KCET Cinema Series on August 20
A Q&A will immediately follow the screening with filmmakers and stars Hannah Pearl Utt and Jen Tullock.
brittany runs a marathon
'Brittany Runs a Marathon' Crosses the Finish Line at the Fall KCET Cinema Series on August 13
A Q&A will immediately follow the screening with writer/director Paul Downs Colaizzo.
the art of racing in the rain
'The Art of Racing in the Rain' to Screen at the Summer KCET Cinema Series on July 23
A Q&A will immediately follow the screening with producer Neal H. Moritz.
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