Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills
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Sunday 3, January
Saturday 9, January
2001 (70mm)-2010 Double Feature (Digital)
G/PG
In person Peter Hyams for Q&A after 2010. 2001 in 70mm "2001" is a story of evolution. Sometime in the distant past, someone or something nudged evolution by placing a monolith on Earth (presumably elsewhere throughout the universe as well). Evolution then enabled humankind to reach the moon's surface, where yet another monolith is found, one that signals the monolith placers that humankind has evolved that far. Now mankind, assisted by artificial intelligence (such as HAL), must dare to encounter the monolith placers. If successful, the next step in evolution--whatever it is--will be achieved. 2010 Format DCP In this sequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), a joint American-Soviet expedition is sent to Jupiter to discover what went wrong with the U.S.S. Discovery against a backdrop of growing global tensions. Amongst the mysteries the expedition must explain, are the appearance of a huge black monolith in Jupiter's orbit and the fate of H.A.L.; the Discovery's A.I. computer. Based on the novel by Arthur C. Clarke.
CASTLE IN THE SKY/NAUISIC Double Feature
PG
CASTLE IN THE SKY (subtitled) A young boy stumbles into a mysterious girl who floats down from the sky. The girl, Sheeta, was chased by pirates, army and government secret agents. In saving her life, they begin a high flying adventure that goes through all sorts of flying machines, eventually searching for Sheeta's identity in a floating castle of a lost civilization. NAUISICAA OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND (subtitled) Set one thousand years from now, the Earth is ravaged by pollution and war. In the Valley of the Wind lives Nausicaä, Princess of her people. Their land borders on a toxic jungle, filled with dangerous over-sized insects. Meanwhile, two nearby nations are bitterly engaged in a war and the Valley of the Wind is stuck in the middle.
Citizen Kane
PG
Citizen Kane rewrote the rulebook with bold storytelling, dazzling visual invention, and a gleeful sense of cinematic mischief no one had seen before. When Orson Welles burst onto the screen in 1941 with this audacious debut, he set a standard so high that cinema has been racing to catch up ever since, and now you can see it the way it was meant to be seen, on the big screen. Experience exclusive evenings of intrigue and artistry with Wednesday With Welles, the Fine Arts Theatre's monthly celebration of Orson Welles, cinema's most enigmatic genius. Beneath the velvet glow of Beverly Hills' historic movie palace, you'll witness a classic Welles masterpiece on the big screen, accompanied by untold stories, rare revelations, and a live conversation with filmmaker Stanley Sheff, editor and collaborator who worked with Welles on his final completed production. A gathering as unforgettable, and as unique, as the man himself.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind 70mm
PG
Brand New 70mm print made in 2025 after the 4K restoration. In the midst of a series of unexplained events, electrical lineman Roy Neary encounters a UFO on a deserted road whilst investigating a large-scale power outage. Roy becomes increasingly obsessed with UFOs and subliminal messaging following his experience, distancing himself from his wife and children but drawing him closer towards parallel investigations being conducted by scientists, the military and other survivors of encounters who are attempting to communicate with the mysterious otherworldly presence.
F For Fake
PG
Filmed partly in Ibiza and Paris, this freewheeling essay resurrects the notorious forger Elmyr de Hory and the hoax biographer Clifford Irving, who himself fooled the world with his fake Howard Hughes autobiography. Welles, ever the magician, ends his film with dazzling cinematic trickery of his own, proudly announcing it the moment the clock strikes midnight. Experience exclusive evenings of intrigue and artistry with Wednesday With Welles, the Fine Arts Theatre's monthly celebration of Orson Welles, cinema's most enigmatic genius. Beneath the velvet glow of Beverly Hills' historic movie palace, you'll witness a classic Welles masterpiece on the big screen, accompanied by untold stories, rare revelations, and a live conversation with filmmaker Stanley Sheff, editor and collaborator who worked with Welles on his final completed production. A gathering as unforgettable, and as unique, as the man himself.
Haxan Silent Horror Fest I
Silent, piano accompaniment
An evening of classic silent horror films with live piano accompaniment by Cliff Retallick. Cliff is well respected as one of the most respected silent film accompanists. Shows for Friday October 23rd at 7:15pm HAXAN (1922) Part history lesson followed by re-enactments with actors, this film depicts the history of witchcraft from its earliest days through to the present day (in this case,1922 or thereabouts). The result is a documentary-like film that must be among the first to use re-enactments as a visual and narrative tool. From pagan worship to satanic rites to hysteria, the film takes you on a journey through the ages with highly effective visual sequences. PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925) At the Opera of Paris, a mysterious phantom threatens a famous lyric singer, Carlotta, and forces her to give up her role (Marguerite in Faust) for unknown Christine Daae. Christine meets this phantom (a masked man) in the catacombs, where he lives. What's his goal? What's his secret?
It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World 70mm
2nd Sunday 70mm PLUS series! SHOW PRINT In ULTRA-PANAVISION IN PERSON KAT KRAMER, Karen Kramer and author James Curtis. In view of five males and three females in four separate vehicles, a driver, speeding down a winding downhill section of a California desert highway, careens off the road, crashes and is thrown from his vehicle. The five male witnesses rush off to the injured driver, their attention shifting away from his well-being when, just before passing, he gasps out that he has buried $350,000 in Santa Rosita State Park underneath a big W. When questioned by the attending police and asked directly if the victim said anything to them before he died, they all lie. In the eight ultimately discussing the issue among themselves and unable to come up with a way to divide the money that is acceptable to all if they work together to try to find it--by the five who attended, by all eight, by vehicle, by family unit, or a combination of any or all of the above--it becomes every person for him/herself as they all rush to Santa Rosita State Park generally by vehicle unit to locate the big W and the money. That race isn't as easy as any of the eight would like as it becomes a proverbial planes, trains, and automobiles trek as they all get into one misadventure after another. In the process, they sometimes need to confide in others in order for assistance, thus spreading the money beyond more than just the eight of them. What they don't know is that the victim is Smiler Grogan, who stole the money 15 years ago. What they also don't know is that the Santa Rosita police, led by Captain Culpeper, had been following Grogan in order to discover where he hid the money. Culpeper, honest to a fault, knows that the eight were told where the money is, so all they need to do is clandestinely follow the eight to the money; discovering it would be the feather in his cap at the end of an illustrious career. But feeling unappreciated as viewed by the measly pension he will receive following retirement, Culpeper could have other thoughts about the best way to end his career
Joker 70mm
Rfor strong bloody violence, disturbing behavior, language and brief sexual images.
70mm DC Superhero Summer. Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Joker” stars Oscar nominee Joaquin Phoenix in the title role, alongside Oscar winner Robert De Niro, and is directed, produced and co-written by Oscar nominee Todd Phillips. “Joker” centers around the iconic arch nemesis and is an original, standalone story not seen before on the big screen. Phillips’ exploration of Arthur Fleck, a man disregarded by society, is not only a gritty character study, but also a broader cautionary tale.
KIKI'S DELIVERY/ONLY
G/PG
KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE (subtitled) A young witch named Kiki is now 13 years old. She is still a little green and plenty headstrong, but also resourceful, imaginative, and determined. With her trusty cat named Jiji by her side, she's ready to take on the world, or at least the quaintly European seaside village she's chosen as her new home. ONLY YESTERDAY (subtitled) Having lived her whole life in the city, 27-year-old Taeko decides to visit her relatives in the countryside. As she travels, memories of her youth resurface, and after meeting young farmer Toshio, she wonders if she's been true to the dreams of her childhood self. From Academy Award®-nominated* director Isao Takahata and General Producer Hayao Miyazaki, Only Yesterday is a masterpiece of time and tone, rich with humor and stirring emotion, and beautifully animated by Studio Ghibli, one of the world's most revered animation studios.
Lawrence of Arabia 70mm
PG
2nd SUNDAY 70mm series. Stunning in scope, visually magnificent, and filled with compelling performances, David Lean's epic masterpiece is one of the great achievements in cinematic history. Peter O'Toole stars as T.E. Lawrence, a British officer who is sent to Arabia in 1917, and becomes a heroic leader in the Arabic rebellion against the Turks. As he grows more integrated into Arab society, his loyalties become conflicted. Omar Sharif, Alec Guinness and Anthony Quinn co-star in this sweeping historical action-adventure classic.
Marty Supreme 70mm
Rfor language throughout, sexual content, some violent content/bloody images and nudity.
2nd Sunday 70mm PLUS! 1952. Twenty-three year old New Yorker Marty Mauser puts one hundred and ten percent into everything he does; unfortunately for the world it is all in pursuit of his own self-absorbed wants as he takes advantage of everyone in his orbit. One of those is his married childhood friend Rachel, with whom he has been having an affair, the consequences of which he doesn't consider. He could be the best table tennis player in the world, but in receiving no official support has made no money in the activity. He wants to show the world that he is the best, and in turn make money toward supporting his overbearing mother, who is currently supported by Marty's uncle, in whose shoe store he works. He also thinks an American being at the top would be good for the sport's profile. Now he not only has to make it to the world championships in Japan, which he cannot afford to attend, but win. Among those he hopes will be able to help him are retired movie star Kay Stone and her powerful businessman husband Milton Rockwell. But for every step forward Marty takes in his pursuit to make it to the championships, he always seems to take two steps in a wrong direction.
MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO/GRAVE
G
MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (subtitled) Excited about reuniting with their ailing mother, close-knit sisters Satsuki and Mei embark on an exciting adventure when they move with their loving professor father to a new house in the verdant countryside of 1950s summer Japan. Now, nothing can stop them. And with mum in the hospital, the girls have all the time in the world to explore nature and the dense adjacent forest, the home of bashful mystical creatures only children can see. Under the clear blue sky's cloudless bliss and the bright yellow sun's promise of a luminous future, nothing can blemish the young sisters' flawless fantasy--not even life's trying times. After all, mother is getting better. Then, one radiant morning, as the shimmering green leaves of the towering camphor trees swayed in the soft morning breeze, the wide-eyed siblings stumbled upon a Totoro. But who is the enchanting visitor? Will the rotund neighbor, with his fluffy fur and mysterious eyes, be the girls' forever friend? GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES (subtitled) The story of Seita and Setsuko, two young Japanese siblings, living in the declining days of World War II. When an American firebombing separates the two children from their parents, the two siblings must rely completely on one another while they struggle to fight for their survival.
POM POKO/PORCO ROSSO Double Feature
PG
POM POKO (subtitled) As the human city development encroaches on the raccoon dog population's forest and meadow habitat, the raccoon dogs find themselves faced with the very real possibility of extinction. In response, the raccoon dogs engage in a desperate struggle to stop the construction and preserve their home. PORCO ROSSO (subtitled) A short time ago, World War I fighter ace Porco Rosso was a valiant Italian Air Force pilot. Nowadays, the ghosts of the past have transformed the mustachioed man of action into a jaded opportunist fighting for a paycheck as a bounty hunter. And haunted by guilt, Porco flies his nimble Savoia S.21 seaplane over the Adriatic Sea like there's no tomorrow. Perhaps the cynical former hero has a death wish. But everything will change when furious air pirates enlist the help of a haughty American antagonist to bring him down. Now, there is no turning back: the reclusive flying ace must pull himself together and show them who's boss. After all, the legendary Crimson Pig lives for pride, fortune, and love. —
PONYO/TALES FROM EARTHSEA
G/PG-13
PONYO (subtitled) The son of a sailor, 5-year-old Sosuke lives a quiet life on an oceanside cliff with his mother Lisa. One fateful day, he finds a beautiful goldfish trapped in a bottle on the beach and upon rescuing her, names her Ponyo. But she is no ordinary goldfish. The daughter of a masterful wizard and a sea goddess, Ponyo uses her father's magic to transform herself into a young girl and quickly falls in love with Sosuke, but the use of such powerful sorcery causes a dangerous imbalance in the world. As the moon steadily draws nearer to the earth and Ponyo's father sends the ocean's mighty waves to find his daughter, the two children embark on an adventure of a lifetime to save the world and fulfill Ponyo's dreams of becoming human. TALES FROM EARTHSEA (subtitled) In the mystical world of Earthsea, where magic is part of everyday life, a strange force has upset its delicate natural balance. As a result, the crops wither, and the once-forgotten dragon race has re-emerged. Order yields to chaos, and the only hope for restoring peace rests in the hands of Lord Arch-mage Sparrowhawk and Arren, a troubled young prince. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind the mysterious imbalance that threatens to tear the realm apart. But with evil lurking in every corner, will Arren be able to fulfil his destiny and save the land, or will he fall prey to the darkness that threatens to consume him?
Popeye Extravaganza
Classic Fleischer Animation
A collection original POPEYE cartoons created by Fleischer Cartoons in the 1930s. In person will be POPEYE himself and a photo op with the purchase of a Popeye Energy Drink. Also in person voice actors Billy West, animator and voice actor Jorge Gutierrez and Fleischer historian Ray Pointer. Titles inclu Spinach Overture A Dream Walkin Clean Shaven Man King of the Mardi Gras Can You Take It? Dizzy Divers Goonland Hold The Wire Never Kick A Woman Spinach Roadster 1im Vigor and Vitaliky
SPIRITED AWAY/MY NEIGHBOR THE YAMADAS
PG
SPIRITED AWAY (subtitled) The fanciful adventures of a ten-year-old girl named Chihiro, who discovers a secret world when she and her family get lost and venture through a hillside tunnel. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, Chihiro must fend for herself as she encounters strange spirits, assorted creatures and a grumpy sorceress who seeks to prevent her from returning to the human world. MY NEIGHBOR THE YAMADAS (subtitled) The Yamadas are a typical middle class Japanese family in urban Tokyo and this film shows us a variety of episodes of their lives. With tales that range from the humourous to the heartbreaking, we see this family cope with life's little conflicts, problems and joys in their own way.
Superman 70mm
PG
70mm DC Superheroes series. Be advised; this print has a red tint. It may be the only opportunity to see the film in 70mm with the epic John Williams score with magnetic sound. Please view at your own risk. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS! Just before the destruction of the planet Krypton, scientist Jor-El sends his infant son Kal-El on a spaceship to Earth. Raised by kindly farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent, young Clark discovers the source of his superhuman powers and moves to Metropolis to fight evil. As Superman, he battles the villainous Lex Luthor, while, as novice reporter Clark Kent, he attempts to woo co-worker Lois Lane
The Cat Returns/Howl's MOVING CASTLE
G/PG
THE CAT RETURNS (subtitled) Haru returns home after an uninspiring day at school, feeling bored with her everyday routine. However, life is full of surprises; when Haru rescues a peculiar cat, her world turns upside down in ways she never imagined. Soon, things take an even more unexpected turn when, later that evening, Haru has an eye-opening encounter with pure fantasy in front of her doorstep. Now showered with undeserved gifts and embarrassing gratitude, Haru must learn to have faith in herself and appreciate the little things in life to change her destiny. But first things first. Is Haru ready to meet her Prince Charming? Can she handle the wonders of a strange, magical realm hidden right under her nose? HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE (subtitled) With her country's peace constantly under threat, Sophie, a lively but unloved milliner, catches the attention of an unexpected defender. But as the wide-eyed damsel in distress crosses paths with handsome Howl, a talented young magician with excess emotional baggage, a fit of jealousy turns the hat maker's world upside down forever. Now, stained by the indelible mark of the wicked Witch of the Waste, Sophie must move mountains to break the pitiless spell, including facing her fears and the mysterious sorcerer. However, has anyone ever set foot in Howl's impenetrable home, a walking wonder powered by a fiery heart, and lived to tell the tale?
The Man Who Laughs Silent Horror Fest II
Silent, piano accompaniment
An evening of classic silent horror films with live piano accompaniment by Cliff Retallick. Cliff is well respected as one of the most respected silent film accompanists. Shows for Saturday October 24th at 7pm THE MAN WHO LAUGHS (1928) Reviewers say 'The Man Who Laughs' stands as a triumph of silent cinema, led by Conrad Veidt's compelling performance despite acting through a fixed smile. The touching romance between the disfigured protagonist and blind Dea avoids sentimentality, while Olga Baclanova's seductive Duchess adds dramatic tension. Reviewers praise the extravagant production design, atmospheric German Expressionist cinematography, and moody tone. The film's emotional depth and cultural legacy, particularly its influence on Batman's Joker, earn enthusiastic recommendations as an engaging, worthwhile experience. NOSFERATU (1922) Reviewers say 'Nosferatu' remains a groundbreaking horror masterpiece that established the genre and continues to frighten audiences a century later. Max Schreck's iconic portrayal of Count Orlok and the film's eerie Gothic atmosphere receive universal acclaim for their lasting power. However, viewers are divided on engagement, with some finding it captivating while others struggle with its silent format and pacing. The adaptation's deviations from Dracula and occasionally crude cinematography also draw mixed reactions.
The Odyssey
TBC
Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX® film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX® film screens for the first time. The Odyssey stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron. The Odyssey is produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan for their company, Syncopy. The executive producer is Thomas Hayslip.
The Orson Welles Show
The Orson Welles Show was an unsold television talk show pilot directed by Orson Welles. It has never been broadcast or released in its entirety. Filming began in September 1978 and the project was completed around February 1979. It ran 74 minutes and was intended for a 90 minute commercial time slot. Experience exclusive evenings of intrigue and artistry with Wednesday With Welles, the Fine Arts Theatre's monthly celebration of Orson Welles, cinema's most enigmatic genius. Beneath the velvet glow of Beverly Hills' historic movie palace, you'll witness a classic Welles masterpiece on the big screen, accompanied by untold stories, rare revelations, and a live conversation with filmmaker Stanley Sheff, editor and collaborator who worked with Welles on his final completed production. A gathering as unforgettable, and as unique, as the man himself.
THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIE/FROM UP ON POPPY HILL
G/PG
THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETY (subtitled) Fourteen-year-old Arrietty (Bridgit Mendler, Saoirse Ronan, and Mirai Shida) and the rest of the Clock family live in peaceful anonymity as they make their own home from items that they borrow from the house's human inhabitants. However, life changes for the Clocks when a human boy discovers Arrietty. FROM UP ON POPPY HILL (subtitled) A group of Yokohama students fight to save their school's clubhouse from the wrecking ball during preparations for the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games. While working there, Umi and Shun gradually attract each other, but face a sudden trial. Even so, they keep going without fleeing the difficulties of reality.
THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA/THE WIND RISES
PG/PG13
THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA (subtitled) An old man makes a living by selling bamboo. One day, he finds a princess in a bamboo. The princess is only the size of a finger. Her name is Kaguya. When Kaguya grows up, 5 men from prestigious families propose to her. Kaguya asks the men to find memorable marriage gifts for her, but the 5 men are unable to find what Kaguya wants. Then, the Emperor of Japan proposes to her. THE WIND RISES (subtitled) Jiro dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni. Nearsighted from a young age and unable to be a pilot, Jiro joins a major Japanese engineering company in 1927 and becomes one of the world's most innovative and accomplished airplane designers. The film chronicles much of his life, depicting key historical events, including the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, the Great Depression, the tuberculosis epidemic and Japan's plunge into war. Jiro meets and falls in love with Nahoko, and grows and cherishes his friendship with his colleague Honjo.
The Third Man
Holly Martins (Joseph Cotten), a writer of pulp Westerns, arrives in a bombed-out, post-war Vienna at the invitation of his childhood friend Harry Lime (Orson Welles) only to find him dead. Martins develops the ultimate conspiracy theory after learning of a “third man” present at the time of Harry’s death, butting up against interference from British police officer Major Calloway (Trevor Howard), and falling head-over-heels for Harry’s grief-stricken lover Anna (Alida Valli).
Touch of Evil
PG-13
Shot on the border streets of Venice, California, the film's bravura opening, one long swooping take, was nearly discarded by the studio until Welles fought to restore it decades later. Quinlan's downfall, recorded on a wire in an oil-field canal, marks one of cinema's great resurrections, a masterpiece reclaimed from chaos. Experience exclusive evenings of intrigue and artistry with Wednesday With Welles, the Fine Arts Theatre's monthly celebration of Orson Welles, cinema's most enigmatic genius. Beneath the velvet glow of Beverly Hills' historic movie palace, you'll witness a classic Welles masterpiece on the big screen, accompanied by untold stories, rare revelations, and a live conversation with filmmaker Stanley Sheff, editor and collaborator who worked with Welles on his final completed production. A gathering as unforgettable, and as unique, as the man himself.
WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE/THE BOY AND THE HERON
PG/PG13
WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE (subtitled) A 12-year-old girl is sent to the country for health reasons, where she meets an unlikely friend in the form of Marnie, a young girl with long, flowing blonde hair. As the friendship unravels, it is possible that Marnie has closer ties to the protagonist than we might expect. THE BOY AND THE HERON (subtitled) From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away) comes a new critically acclaimed fantasy adventure. After losing his mother during the war, young Mahito moves to his family's estate in the countryside. There, a series of mysterious events lead him to a secluded and ancient tower, home to a mischievous gray heron. When Mahito's new stepmother disappears, he follows the gray heron into the tower, and enters a fantastic world shared by the living and the dead. As he embarks on an epic journey with the heron as his guide, Mahito must uncover the secrets of this world, and the truth about himself. Featuring the voices of Christian Bale, Dave Bautista, Gemma Chan, Willem Dafoe, Karen Fukuhara, Mark Hamill, Robert Pattinson and Florence Pugh.
WHISPER OF THE HEART/PRINCESS MONONOKE
G/PG-13
WHISPER OF THE HEART (subtitled) In Tama New Town, Tokyo in 1994, intrigued by the mysterious bibliophile who reads the same books she does, 14-year-old daydreamer Shizuku has a life-changing encounter with a strange alley cat instead and promptly embarks on an exciting quest to find her purpose in life. After all, the world is a wondrous place filled with out-of-the-way antique shops, enthusiastic violin makers, and magical feline mentors. However, as talented Shizuku tries to juggle school and ambition, looking for inspiration and opportunity in unexpected places, will she ever find the courage to listen to her heart's gentle whisper? PRINCESS MONONOKE (subtitled) While protecting his village from rampaging boar-god/demon, a confident young warrior, Ashitaka, is stricken by a deadly curse. To save his life, he must journey to the forests of the west. Once there, he's embroiled in a fierce campaign that humans were waging on the forest. The ambitious Lady Eboshi and her loyal clan use their guns against the gods of the forest and a brave young woman, Princess Mononoke, who was raised by a wolf-god. Ashitaka sees the good in both sides and tries to stem the flood of blood. This is met by animosity by both sides as they each see him as supporting the enemy.