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Movie fans can experience the Cinema Series at the Landmark Westwood Theatre in person and the virtual Cinema Series online. Both experiences below are hosted by nationally recognized film critic Pete Hammond.


2024 Spring Cinema Series Schedule

The 2024 Spring Cinema Series returns to the Landmark Westwood Theatre on March 5 for four consecutive Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM.

(OPENING NIGHT) March 5 | "American Dreamer" | Vertical

American Dreamer | Official Trailer (HD) | Vertical

Our Spring 2024 Series opens with a comedy-drama by Paul Dektor. It's the story of Professor Phil Loder (Peter Dinklage), a dreamer. Phil knows most dreams don't come true, but that's not going to stop him from pursing the American Dream of owning his own home. Also starring Academy Award-winner Shirley MacLaine, Danny Glover and Matt Dillon.

Q&A following film screening with director/producer Paul Dektor

March 12 | "One Life" | Bleecker Street

One Life – Official Trailer - Warner Bros. UK & Ireland

The true story of British humanitarian Nicholas Winton (Anthony Hopkins), who helped save 669 predominantly Jewish children from the Nazis on the eve of World War II. For fifty years, Nicky is haunted by the fate of the children he wasn't able to bring to safety in England. He finally begins to come to terms with the guilt and grief when he’s introduced to some surviving children – now adults – on a live BBC program. Also starring Helena Bonham Carter and Jonathan Pryce.

Q&A following film screening with KCRW Host/THR Editor Kim Masters, whose mother was one of the children rescued by Nicholas Winton

March 19 | "Wicked Little Letters" | Sony Picture Classics

WICKED LITTLE LETTERS | Official Trailer (2024)

Based on a true scandal that stunned 1920s England, the story centers on neighbors in a seaside town, Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). Police Officer Gladys Moss (Anjana Vasan) is determined to find the culprit behind an escalating series of obscene and outrageous letters, and solve this perplexing mystery. Also starring Eileen Atkins, Gemma Jones and Timothy Spall.

Prerecorded Q&A following film screening with director Thea Sharrock

March 26 | "The Senior" | Wayfarer Studios

The inspirational true story of Mike Flynt (Michael Chiklis). Kicked off his college football team for an altercation and still carrying that burden at age 59, Flynt decides to return to school to get his degree and tries out for the team as a linebacker. Directed by Rod Lurie and also starring Mary Stuart Masterson.

Q&A following film screening with actor Michael Chiklis, and TBA


Virtual Cinema Series Schedule

The virtual Cinema Series is scheduled periodically and can be viewed on Eventive, a technology platform designed specifically for online film viewing.

No current screenings, please check back soon.

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A bald person adjusts his football uniform.

Early Screening: Inspiring Tale of 59-Year-Old Linebacker Mike Flynt in 'The Senior' at the PBS SoCal Cinema Series

The film screens March 26, with a Q&A with actor Michael Chiklis and producer Mark Ciardi immediately following the screening.
Two people look at something in the distance in horror.

Mystery Comedy 'Wicked Little Letters' Stars Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley: Early Screening at the PBS SoCal Cinema Series

The film screens March 19, with a pre-recorded Q&A with director Thea Sharrock shown immediately after the screening.
A person wearing glasses flips through a book at a desk.

'One Life' Portrays the Heroic Deeds of Nicholas Winton: Early Screening at the PBS SoCal Cinema Series

The film screens March 12, with an in-person Q&A with KCRW host and THR editor Kim Masters, whose mother was one of the children rescued by Nicholas Winton.