KCET Fall Cinema Series

Just as one KCET Cinema Series ends another is beginning. KCET's seasonal Cinema Series is shifting its location from Santa Monica to North Hollywood. The Summer and Fall series are held at the Aero theatre in Santa Monica while Fall and Spring series will be held at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in North Hollywood on Tuesday evenings. Just like the series over on the Westside of Los Angeles, each screening during the late fall series will feature eight new major films prior to their theatrical release. Not only that but each screening includes a lively Q&A moderated by film critic Pete Hammond. Take a look at what's in store so far for the Fall Cinema Series that runs October 25th through December 13th as well as all the details on how to attend below...


October 25th - "The Artist"

The film is by French director Michel Hazanavicius, a charming story set in Hollywood's silent movie era. The central characters are a fading silent film movie star played by Jean Dujardin, who recently won Best Actor at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival for his role, and the beautiful rising starlet of the new talkies portrayed by actress Berenice Bejo. The film is reminiscent of the real love affair of John Gilbert and Greta Garbo. The film itself is silent, shot in black & white and on location in Los Angeles. Q&A immediately follows with stars, Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo, and director Michel Hazanavicius.

November 1st - "The Descendants"

From the director of the smash-hit "Sideways" and "About Schmidt," Alexander Payne directs this touching drama starring Academy Award winning actor George Clooney as the aristocratic land baron Matt King who learns that his wife will never recover from the coma she is in from a sudden boating accident. He now must reconnect as the sole parent with his two young daughters and contend with the startling knowledge that his wife was having an affair with a man who he was contemplating an important land deal. Set in the beautiful backdrop of Hawaii, with a musical score of traditional Hawaiian music. Q&A to follow with guests TBD.

November 8th - "The Lady"

Director Luc Besson takes a look at the extraordinary story of Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Peace Prize winner at the core of Burma's democracy movement, and her husband, Michael Aris with "The Lady." Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) and David Thewlis (Naked) star. The screening will be immediately followed with a Q&A moderated by Pete Hammond with actor David Thewlis.

November 15th - "My Week with Marilyn"

The film is based on two books by Colin Clark, and depicts the making of the 1957 film THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL, and focuses on the week in which Marilyn Monroe spent time being escorted around Britain by Clark, after her husband Arthur Miller left the country. Stars of the film include: Michelle Williams, Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, and Emma Watson. Q&A immediately follows with TBD.

November 22nd - "Albert Nobbs"

A film that originated on stage back in 1982 with Glenn Close playing a woman who disguises herself as a man in order to persevere in a male dominated 19th century Ireland. After years of trying Close has finally brought the story to screens with director Rodrigo García. The film also stars Mia Wasikowska, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Brendan Gleeson, and Aaron Johnson. "Albert Nobbs" is set for theatrical release January 27th. A Q&A with guests immediately following the screening is TBD.

November 29th - "The Iron Lady"

A bio-picture about former Prime Minister of England Margaret Thatcher with Meryl Streep in the lead role and Jim Broadbent playing Margaret's husband Denis Thatcher. The film is said to be told through a series of flashbacks and is set for December 30th release via the Weinstein Company. A Q&A with guests immediately following the screening is TBD.

December 6th - "Young Adult"

Director Jason Reitman takes a jarring look at a self-absorbed divorcee fiction novelist who returns home to try and reunite with an old high school flame who is now married with children. Charlize Theron stars in the lead role of Mavis Gary. Patrick Wilson and Patton Oswalt have supporting roles. "Young Adult" releases December 9th. Q&A will follow screening with guests TBD.

December 13th - TBA

Movies run every Tuesday evening and will begin promptly at 7PM. For reservations and passes to the KCET Fall Cinema Series call 323-953-5800 today. Passes are going fast and if you want to see some great movies ahead of their release you will need to be apart of KCET's Cinema Series. Stay tuned as new dates are scheduled I will be updating this post.

Cost Levels:
$168 per person for current KCET Members Only
$185 per person non-members
$20 at the door upon AVAILABILITY

Source: KCET