THE MAN ON THE ROOF arrives at American Cinematheque in a West Coast theatrical premiere of a new restoration, presented as part of the Bo Widerberg retrospective. Directed by Widerberg, the film offers audiences a chance to experience restored international cinema with the care and attention it deserves. The screening carries the atmosphere of a […]
“The Web” / THE GLADIATORS screens as part of American Cinematheque’s Peter Watkins retrospective, offering an evening shaped by politically charged cinema and provocative formal experimentation. Watkins’ work is known for challenging conventional storytelling, often blending documentary-style techniques with speculative or critical narratives. This program invites audiences into a thoughtful and confrontational film experience, ideal […]
TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN Parts 5 & 6 continues American Cinematheque’s presentation of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s haunting, surreal television landmark. The screening offers audiences the chance to experience the series’ dreamlike rhythms, strange humor, unsettling imagery, and mysterious emotional pull in a theatrical setting. For fans of Lynch’s singular universe, this event creates […]
THE LAND screens as part of American Cinematheque’s Youssef Chahine retrospective, offering audiences a chance to engage with the work of one of Egyptian cinema’s most essential filmmakers. Presented in a newly restored version, the screening highlights the organization’s commitment to international film history, preservation, and rediscovery. The evening is well suited for viewers drawn […]
Cinematic Void Presents ROLLERCOASTER brings a tense, vintage thriller energy to American Cinematheque’s Los Feliz programming. Presented as part of the Cinematic Void series, the screening invites audiences into a film experience built around suspense, danger, and the pleasures of genre cinema on the big screen. With the series’ reputation for highlighting cult, exploitation, horror, […]
Experience a breathtaking journey through the ethereal and the avant-garde with MOMENTS IN A STOLEN DREAM, a curated program that celebrates the transportive power of experimental cinema. This screening invites you to step outside the conventional and into a realm of visual poetry, where film becomes a canvas for the subconscious. The vibe of the […]
Experience the foundational masterpiece of modern horror with a special screening of George A. Romero’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. This is a rare opportunity to see the film that redefined a genre, presented in a stunning restoration that preserves every shadow and sharp cinematic detail of this black-and-white classic. The vibe of the evening […]
Celebrate the vanguard of contemporary independent filmmaking with Women Wednesday: Night of Shorts (Part 2). This curated program offers an intimate and illuminating look at the diverse voices of women and non-binary directors, showcasing a collection of short films that push the boundaries of narrative and visual storytelling. The vibe of the evening is one […]
Step into the shadow-drenched, labyrinthine world of Orson Welles’ THE TRIAL, a cinematic fever dream that remains one of the most visually breathtaking achievements in film history. This screening offers a rare opportunity to experience a masterpiece that Welles himself cited as his most personal and accomplished work. The vibe of the evening is one […]
Step into the misty, Douglas fir-lined world of David Lynch and Mark Frost as the American Cinematheque continues its immersive journey through TWIN PEAKS: The Complete Series. This screening invites you back to the Pacific Northwest for two pivotal chapters from the second season: “Laura’s Secret Diary” and “The Orchid’s Curse.” The vibe of this […]
Step into an evening of gripping noir and profound moral ambiguity as we present a special screening of the 1981 classic, True Confessions. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of post-war Los Angeles, the film offers a sophisticated exploration of faith, corruption, and the complicated ties of brotherhood. The "vibe" is one of hushed intensity and […]
