Downtown LA and Nearby
This area of Los Angeles includes 2220 Arts + Archives, Alamo Drafthouse, Amanda Cinema, Echo Park Film Center, Goethe-Institut Los Angeles, Heavy Manners Library, Human Resources, Last Remaining Seats, Libros Schmibros Lending Library, Mission Playhouse, MOCA, Now Instant Image Hall, REDCAT, Regal LA Live, Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA, Secret Movie Club, Soho Cinema Club, The Broad, The Regent Theater, The United Theater on Broadway, The Velaslavasay Panorama, Theosophy Hall, USC School of Cinematic Arts, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Studio Ghibli Fest. Sometimes it may also include Retroformat Silent Films and Street Food Cinema.
Neighboring Areas: Eagle Rock / Glendale / Pasadena | Hollywood / Los Feliz | South Bay / Long Beach
Upcoming Films in Downtown LA and Nearby
Thu, Apr 9
Fri, Apr 10
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Los Angeles Festival of Movies: After Dreaming
2220 Arts + Archives
Q&A with writer/director Christine Haroutounian.
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Los Angeles Festival of Movies: In the Glow of Darkness
2220 Arts + Archives
Q&A with writer/director Tucker Bennett, writer/EP/composer Chris Corrente, and additional cast and crew.
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Sat, Apr 11
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Los Angeles Festival of Movies: Shades of Silk (Ombres de Soie)
2220 Arts + Archives
New 2K restoration. Q&A with “Shades of Silk” actor Alexandra Brouwer and “Dreams of Passion” director Aarin Burch.
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Los Angeles Festival of Movies: After Dreaming
Now Instant Image Hall
Q&A with writer/director Christine Haroutounian.
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Los Angeles Festival of Movies: Selegna Sol
2220 Arts + Archives
Q&A with writer/director Anouk Moyaux and actor/composer Gibran Jimenez Delgado.
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Los Angeles Festival of Movies: Drinking and Driving
2220 Arts + Archives
Q&A with writer/directors Avalon Fast and Jillian Frank.
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Los Angeles Festival of Movies: With Hasan in Gaza
Now Instant Image Hall
Introduced by literary critic and professor Saree Makdisi.
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Sun, Apr 12
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Los Angeles Festival of Movies: Chronovisor
2220 Arts + Archives
Q&A with cinematographer Leo Zhang.
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Los Angeles Festival of Movies: Shades of Silk (Ombres de Soie)
Now Instant Image Hall
New 2K restoration.
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Los Angeles Festival of Movies: Animation Today (Shorts)
2220 Arts + Archives
With an introduction by guest curator Sean Buckelew.
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Mon, Apr 13
Tue, Apr 14
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AGFA Movie Hooky Club IMAX Matinee: The Red Light Bandit
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At The Michelle and Kevin Douglas IMAX Theatre.
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USC School of Cinematic Arts
At Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall.
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Wed, Apr 15
Thu, Apr 16
Fri, Apr 17
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2220 Arts + Archives
In person: Athina Rachel Tsangari. Part of “Worlds Apart: The Films of Athina Rachel Tsangari” series.
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Sat, Apr 18
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Rozz Williams: Romeo’s Distress
The United Theater on Broadway
Documentary about Rozz Williams, followed by live performance featuring former Christian Death members.
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Sun, Apr 19
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LA Filmforum: The Films of Gordon Matta-Clark
2220 Arts + Archives
In person: curators Jessamyn Fiore, Director of the Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark, and Dylan Adamson.
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Alamo Drafthouse
It's happening! Director Paul Feig in person for 15th anniversary celebration.
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Mon, Apr 20
Tue, Apr 21
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AGFA Movie Hooky Club IMAX Matinee: The Church
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At The Michelle and Kevin Douglas IMAX Theatre.
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Wed, Apr 22
Thu, Apr 23
Fri, Apr 24
Sat, Apr 25
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REDCAT
World premiere. Followed by conversation with Ben Caldwell, film programmer Jheanelle Brown, and scholar and multimedia/film producer Robeson Taj Frazier.
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Girl Internet Show: A Kati Kelli Mixtape
Alamo Drafthouse
Part of the “Fantastic Fest Presents” series.
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Sun, Apr 26
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Filmforum 50: Flaming Creatures — the Films of Jack Smith
2220 Arts + Archives
Mature subject matter (ages 18+ only). Five films, all screening in 16mm.
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Mon, Apr 27
Tue, Apr 28
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AGFA Movie Hooky Club IMAX Matinee: Dogra Magra
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At The Michelle and Kevin Douglas IMAX Theatre.
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Wed, Apr 29
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Acropolis Cinema: The Slow Business of Going
2220 Arts + Archives
In person: Athina Rachel Tsangari. Part of “Worlds Apart: The Films of Athina Rachel Tsangari” series.
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Alamo Drafthouse
Part of the “Weird Wednesday” series. Jeremy Saulnier's Punks vs. Nazis survivalist thriller.
Thu, Apr 30
Fri, May 1
Sat, May 2
Sun, May 3
Mon, May 4
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USC School of Cinematic Arts
At Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall.
Tue, May 5
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AGFA Movie Hooky Club IMAX Matinee: Yokohama Bj Blues
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At The Michelle and Kevin Douglas IMAX Theatre.
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Wed, May 6
Thu, May 7
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CalArts Film/Video Showcase: Long Form
REDCAT
The CalArts School of Film/Video presents three nights of a juried selection of new films by students in its programs. This is night one. Free (click “tickets”).
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Fri, May 8
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CalArts Film/Video Showcase: Film Directing Program
REDCAT
The CalArts School of Film/Video presents three nights of a juried selection of new films by students in its programs. This is night two. Free (click “tickets”).
Sat, May 9
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CalArts Film/Video Showcase: Program in Film and Video
REDCAT
The CalArts School of Film/Video presents three nights of a juried selection of new films by students in its programs. This is night three. Free (click “tickets”).
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Tue, May 12
Thu, May 14
Fri, May 15
Sat, May 16
Sun, May 17
Mon, May 18
Thu, May 21
Sun, May 24
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Lightstruck: Ulrike Ottinger’s Taiga (1991/92)
2220 Arts + Archives
With English subtitles. There will be two breaks, with the film concluding at approximately 10:00 pm.
Tue, May 26
Sat, May 30
Sat, Jun 6
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Charlie Chaplin Double Bill: The Rink / Modern Times
Last Remaining Seats
At the Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway, Downtown LA. Live pre-show organ music plus musical accompaniment for “The Rink” by theater organist at the historic Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Edward Torres. A Q&A about the organ follows the screening.
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Last Remaining Seats
At the Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway, Downtown LA. Plus a conversation between Leonard Maltin and Natalie Wood’s daughter Natasha Gregson Wagner. Live pre-show Mighty Wurlitzer organ music by Edward Torres. Screening will be followed by Q&A about the Orpheum Theatre.
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Sat, Jun 13
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Last Remaining Seats
At the Los Angeles Theatre, 615 South Broadway, Downtown LA. 35mm screening. Followed by Q&A about the Million Dollar Theatre.
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Last Remaining Seats
At the Los Angeles Theatre, 615 South Broadway, Downtown LA. 35mm screening. James Ellroy hosts the screening in conversation with veteran Portland broadcaster, Bill Gallagher. Screening followed by Q&A about the Los Angeles Theatre.
Sat, Jun 20
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Last Remaining Seats
At the Million Dollar Theater, 307 South Broadway in DTLA. Hosted by Christine Madrid French, author of “The Architecture of Suspense.” Followed by Q&A about the Million Dollar Theatre.
Sat, Oct 24
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The United Theater on Broadway
40th anniversary screening accompanied by a live band.
