OCTOBER A.M.P.A.S. EVENTS IN LOS ANGELES
Cinema Retro has received the following press release from A.M.P.A.S 2009–2010 Contemporary Documentaries Series
Wednesdays at 7 p.m., through December 9
The latest installment of the free Contemporary Documentary series
showcases 2008 feature-length and short documentaries. In October:
“The Garden,” “Encounters at the End of the World,” “Flow” and more.
Linwood Dunn Theater
1313 Vine Street
Hollywood, CA 90028
Wednesday evenings, through December 9, at 7 p.m.
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Admission is free; tickets are not required.
(310) 247-3600
www.oscars.org
Academy Seminar Series: Perspectives on Editing
October 6 and 14 at 7-10 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater
The final two sessions in the seminar series on film editing focus
on editing for documentary films (Tuesday, Oct. 6) and the
accomplishments of Oscar winner Anne Coates (Wednesday, Oct. 14).
Linwood Dunn Theater
1313 Vine Street
Hollywood, CA 90028
Doors open at 6 p.m.
General Admission – $10 per evening
Academy members and students with a valid ID – $7.50 per evening
(310) 247-3600
www.oscars.org
Linwood Dunn: Celebrating a Visual Effects Pioneer
Friday, October 9 at 8 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater
The innovations of legendary visual effects artist Linwood Dunn
will be discussed and a newly struck print of “Citizen Kane” will be
screened. This event is sold out, but check oscars.org for standby
ticket details.
Linwood Dunn Theater
1313 Vine Street
Hollywood, CA 90028
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
All seating is unreserved.
General Admission – $5
Academy members and students with a valid ID – $3(310) 247-3600
www.oscars.org
Up Close and Personal: Iranian Filmmakers in Their Own Words
October 9, 11, 15 and 16
The Academy and UCLA’s Film & Television Archive present
screenings of eight recent Iranian films (four at UCLA’s James Bridges
Theater, four at the Academy’s Linwood Dunn Theater) and onstage
discussions with the filmmakers.
October 15–16 at 7 p.m.
The Academy’s Linwood Dunn Theater
1313 Vine Street
Hollywood, CA 90028
Tickets for October 15 and 16 screenings at the Academy:
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
All seating is unreserved.
General Admission – $5
Academy members and students with a valid ID – $3
(310) 247-3600
www.oscars.org
Tickets for the October 9, 10 and 11 screenings at UCLA are available
through the UCLA Film & Television Archive Box Office
Hollywood Home Movies II
Saturday, October 17 at 7 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater
The Academy Film Archive celebrates Home Movie Day by presenting
rarely screened excerpts of Marlon Brando, Marlene Dietrich, Alfred
Hitchcock, Harpo Marx and other celebrities at work and at play.
Linwood Dunn Theater
1313 Vine Street
Hollywood, CA 90028
Doors open at 6 p.m.
All seating is unreserved.
General Admission – $5
Academy members and students with a valid ID – $3(310) 247-3600
www.oscars.org
Oscar’s Docs, Part Five
Mondays at 7:30 p.m., October 19
– November 23
This fall’s Oscar’s Docs series features Academy Award-winning
short subject and feature length documentaries from the awards years
1998 to 2003. Many screenings include panel discussions with the
filmmakers.
Linwood Dunn Theater
1313 Vine Street
Hollywood, CA 90028
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
General Admission – $15
Academy members and students with a valid ID – $10
(Previous passholders can renew their old passes for a $5 discount.)(310) 247-3600
www.oscars.org
The Sound behind the Image III: Real Horrorshow!
Thursday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater
The extraordinary role sound plays in shaping horror films will be
showcased through film clips, demonstrations and discussion, including
a behind-the-scenes look at how the sound effects for “Poltergeist”
were created.
Samuel Goldwyn Theater
8949 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
All seating is unreserved.
General Admission – $5
Academy members and students with a valid ID – $3(310) 247-3600
www.oscars.org
A Centennial Tribute to Johnny Mercer
Thursday, November 5 at 8 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater
Performer Michael Feinstein hosts a gala tribute to prolific
songwriter Johnny Mercer (“Moon River,” “That Old Black Magic” and
“Hooray for Hollywood”), featuring film clips and live performances of
classic Mercer songs.
Samuel Goldwyn Theater
8949 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
All seating is unreserved.
General Admission – $5
Academy members and students with a valid ID – $3(310) 247-3600
www.oscars.org
Art of the Movie Poster: Illustrated One-Sheets and Design Concepts from the Paul Crifo Archive
Open through December 13 in the Academy’s Grand Lobby Gallery
An exhibition showcasing 1950s–’80s movie posters and the creative
process of designing them, featuring multiple poster concepts created
for “Dr. No,” “The Great Escape,” “In the Heat of the Night,”
“Mahogany” and many other films.
The Academy’s Grand Lobby Gallery
8949 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m.
Closed Mondays and July 3-5.
Admission is free.(310) 247-3600
www.oscars.org
Irving Thalberg: Creating the Hollywood Studio System, 1920
–36
Open through December 13 in the Academy’s Fourth Floor Gallery
An exhibition on the career of Hollywood’s original “Boy Wonder,”
legendary production executive Irving Thalberg, with photographs,
documents, costumes and props from 1920s–’30s movies.
The Academy’s Fourth Floor Gallery
8949 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m.
Closed Mondays and July 3-5.
Admission is free.
(310) 247-3600
www.oscars.org
