Cinema Series

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Celebrating three decades of great new films.

The Cinema Series is held on Tuesday evenings at the Landmark Westwood in Los Angeles. Each preview screening is followed by an in-depth conversation with the filmmakers, actors, or other special guests.

The virtual Cinema Series screenings of new films are presented periodically and include a conversation with the filmmakers and top talent.

Popular film critic Pete Hammond hosts both Cinema Series experiences.

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Anne Hathaway, Anthony Hopkins and Banks Repeta huddle together.

'Armageddon Time' Q&A with James Gray at the KCET Cinema Series

The film screened on Oct. 25 with a in-person Q&A immediately following with acclaimed director James Gray.

The Mars rover Opportunity on a rock with its lenses tilted toward the sky.

'Good Night Oppy' Q&A with Ryan White, Jessica Hargraves and More at the KCET Cinema Series

The film screened on Oct. 18 with an in-person Q&A immediately following with director Ryan White, producer Jessica Hargraves, and the subjects of the film, NASA/JPL scientists Doug Ellison and Abigail Fraeman.

Two nurses wearing green scrubs lean their backs against a glass cabinet containing medical supplies.

'The Good Nurse' Q&A with Jessica Chastain, Eddie Redmayne and Tobias Lindholm at the KCET Cinema Series

The film screened on Oct. 11 at the Aero Theatre, with a Q&A immediately following with director Tobias Lindholm, co-stars Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne, and the real life nurse Chastain portrays in the film, Amy Loughren.

Diane Keaton as Rita holds her phone up and waves into the front camera.

'Mack & Rita,' A Charmed Comedy With A Twist, Screens at the Virtual KCET Cinema Series

The film screens on Aug. 8, with a Q&A immediately following with the film's director Katie Aselton.

Wes Studi as Lito smiles while sitting at the trunk of a vehicle.

Old Flames Never Die in 'A Love Song,' Screening at the Virtual KCET Cinema Series

The film screens on July 26, with a Q&A immediately following with the film's writer/director Max Walker-Silverman, and co-stars Dale Dickey and Wes Studi.

A woman holding up a dress to admire it.

An Extraordinary Adventure with 'Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris' Awaits at the KCET Cinema Series

The film screens on July 12 at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, with a Q&A immediately following with director Anthony Fabian.

'Brian and Charles,' a Charming and Surreal Comedy, Screens at the Virtual KCET Cinema Series

The film screens June 14, with a Q&A immediately following with the film's co-stars Chris Hayward and David Earl, director Jim Archer, and producer Rupert Majendie.