Liz Ohanesian
Liz Ohanesian writes about art, pop culture, music and, sometimes, a combination of the three. Her work has appeared in L.A. Weekly, Los Angeles Magazine, Hi-Fructose and a number of other publications. She lives in Los Angeles.
The KCET Cinema Series concluded its summer season with a 50th anniversary screening of "Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round."
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.
A film of of friendship and gentrification, "Little Men" hits theaters on August 5. Director Ira Sachs and actor Theo Taplitz joined the KCET Cinema Series this week to discuss the making of the movie.
"Little Men" tells the story of two teenage boys who form a friendship as rising rents strain the relationships of the adults surrounding them. Director Ira Sachs and star Theo Taplitz will be guests at the KCET Cinema Series on July 26.
"The Big Bang Theory" actor Simon Helberg talks working with Meryl Streep and recording at Abbey Road.
Based on a true story, "Florence Foster Jenkins" features actors Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, and Simon Helberg. The tale of an unusual opera sensation will screen on Tuesday, July 19 at the KCET Cinema Series with Helberg present for a Q&A session.
Chris Pine and Ben Foster play brothers who turn to bank robbery to save the family farm from foreclosure in "Hell or High Water." Producers Carla Hacken and John Penotti visited the KCET Cinema Series to chat about the film.
Heist film "Hell or High Water" stars Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine, Ben Foster and Gil Birmingham. The feature will screen on July 12 at the KCET Cinema Series.
"Five Nights in Maine" stars David Oyelowo as a recent widower who visits his wife's dying mother, played by Dianne Wiest. Director Maris Curran participated in the post-film Q&A session at the KCET Cinema Series this week.
"Five Nights in Maine" stars David Oyelowo and Dianne Wiest. The family-centric drama will screen at the KCET Cinema Series on Tuesday, July 5.
"Equity" director Meera Menon and stars Alysia Reiner and Anna Gunn discuss their female character-driven Wall Street drama.
Starring Anna Gunn of "Breaking Bad" fame, "Equity" is the story of Wall Street deals centered around female protagonists. The film will be the next to screen at the KCET Cinema Series with Gunn on hand for the evening's Q&A session.