Downtown LA and Nearby
This area of Los Angeles includes 2220 Arts + Archives, Alamo Drafthouse, Amanda Cinema, Echo Park Film Center, Heavy Manners Library, Human Resources, Libros Schmibros Lending Library, MOCA, Now Instant Image Hall, REDCAT, Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA, Secret Movie Club, The Broad, The United Theater on Broadway, The Velaslavasay Panorama, USC School of Cinematic Arts, and Studio Ghibli Fest. Sometimes it may also include Retroformat Silent Films.
Neighboring Areas: Eagle Rock / Glendale / Pasadena | Hollywood / Los Feliz | South Bay / Long Beach
Upcoming Films in Downtown LA and Nearby
Mon, Dec 2
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Old Cartographies (Anew They Shall Be)
REDCAT
A program of four films, presented in English, Indonesian, and Mongolian with English subtitles. Followed by a conversation with the filmmakers of “Landscapes of Longing,” moderated by film programmer Jheanelle Brown.
Tue, Dec 3
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USC School of Cinematic Arts
At The Albert & Dana Broccoli Theatre. Followed by a Q&A with USC Alumni Rebecca Carpenter and Cody Gifford.
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Rotations: Films by Khaled Jarrar + Mona Benyamin
2220 Arts + Archives
Followed by a Q&A with Khaled Jarrar and Crystal Murphy.
Wed, Dec 4
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USC School of Cinematic Arts
At The Michelle and Kevin Douglas IMAX Theatre.
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Homegrown, Documentary Film, Los Angeles Premiere
2220 Arts + Archives
Followed by a Q&A with Director Michael Premo.
Thu, Dec 5
Fri, Dec 6
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USC Awards-Qualified Short Film Showcase 2
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At The Ray Stark Family Theatre.
Sat, Dec 7
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Laura Paul Book Launch, Films by Amy Halpern + Nina Menkes
2220 Arts + Archives
Includes a Q&A with Laura Paul and Nina Menkes.
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My Neighbor Totoro (Subtitled)
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at dozens of theaters in LA area. Click “tickets” to find one.
Sun, Dec 8
Mon, Dec 9
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Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall. Followed by a Q&A with MATT TYRNAUER and JAMES CARVILLE. Moderated by Bob Shrum, Director of the USC Center for the Political Future.
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My Neighbor Totoro (Subtitled)
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at dozens of theaters in LA area. Click “tickets” to find one.
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USC Comedy Presents: My Old Ass
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall. Followed by a Q&A with Megan Park. Moderated by USC Professor Wayne Federman.
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REDCAT
A program of documentary, narrative, experimental, and hybrid works, presented in English and French with English subtitles. Please note that it contains nudity and mature content.
Tue, Dec 10
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AGFA Movie Hooky Club Imax Matinee Screening: The Bermuda Triangle & Treasure of the Amazon
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. Followed by a Q&A with RaMell Ross and. Moderated by AACS Grad Representative Fiyin Gambo.
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Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at dozens of theaters in LA area. Click “tickets” to find one.
Wed, Dec 11
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My Neighbor Totoro (Subtitled)
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at dozens of theaters in LA area. Click “tickets” to find one.
Thu, Dec 12
Fri, Dec 13
Sat, Dec 14
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Guts and Glitz / Temporal Territories: An Anthology on Indigenous Experimental Cinema
Now Instant Image Hall
Sun, Dec 15
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LA Filmforum: Trinh T. Minh-Ha’s What About China?
2220 Arts + Archives
Conversation after the film with Trinh Minh-ha.
Mon, Dec 16
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Wed, Jan 1
Thu, Jan 2
Thu, Jan 9
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Good-by Keiichi Tanaami: Animation From the Pop Subconscious
2220 Arts + Archives
Please note that this program contains some adult material. It also contains flickering images.
Mon, Jan 13
Sat, Jan 18
Sat, Jan 25
Sun, Jan 26
Sun, Feb 2
Sun, Feb 9
Fri, Mar 21
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Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert
The United Theater on Broadway
Watch the movie as a live band performs in sync with Bowie’s original vocals, playing the songs and score composed by Bowie and Trevor Jones.