| Special Events in August:
Saturday, August 2 - 2:00 PM
LIVE PRESENTATION
Co-Presented by American Cinematheque and the Art Deco
Society of Los Angeles
The
Lydeckers: Special Effects Pioneers & Streamline Moderne Architecture
Starting in the 1930s, the Lydecker Brothers (Theodore & Howard) produced
revolutionary special effects for nearly 400 movies and serials, including the 1942 WWII
action picture FLYING TIGERS which uses not a single real fighter plane! They were the
undisputed masters of the minatures in Hollywood and worked together closely during the
entire production history of Republic Pictures were they had a great deal of creative
freedom. Howard Lydecker used his cinematic vision to design and build his own futuristic
Streamline Moderne home in Studio City. Travel through worlds real and imagined with Lydecker House historian and TV News Producer
Jason Burks who will introduce film clips and discuss how Lydecker’s work influenced
his home, which is now an Historic Monument. Nephew to Howard Lydecker and son to Theodore
Lydecker, George Lydecker will share his memories of the work of his father and uncle. Special
Ticket Price for American Cinematheque & Art Deco Society Members: $5.
Thursday, August 7 – 7:30 PM
HOLLY SHORTS
The Fourth Annual HollyShorts Film Festival opening night
celebration will feature short films, a Q&A with the filmmakers, a red carpet and an
exclusive after-party. The lineup will include the following films: Alex Ferrari’s
"Red Princess Blues Animated: The Book of Violence" (2008, 3 min.) An animated
short prequel to Alex Ferrari's upcoming feature RED PRINCESS BLUES. In this tale we meet
a 12-year-old girl (voiced by Paula Garces, of HAROLD & KUMAR ESCAPE FROM GUANTANAMO
BAY) who finds herself in a strange country looking for her father. She is then taken in
by a unique-looking man who goes by the name of Nino. She soon discovers the "Book of
Violence" and slowly begins her journey that one day will lead to vengeance. Bill
Purple’s "Hole in the Paper Sky" (2008, 33 min.) Howard Ferp is a
brilliant, misanthropic mathematics doctoral candidate. Just as he is about to complete
his thesis and win the citywide chess tournament, his carefully calculated life is turned
upside down when he learns that his work study position has been eliminated. Forced to
start a new job in the psychology department, Howard encounters two kindred spirits, his
supervisor Karen and a doomed laboratory dog. Howard risks everything he thought important
to save the animal and, in doing so, discovers his humanity. With Jessica Biel, Garry
Marshall. Jeff Vespa’s "Nosebleed" (2008, 9 min.) A man (David Arquette)
tries to get rid of a nosebleed, with disastrous effects. Jeff Vespa is an artist,
celebrity photographer and co-founder of the digital photographic agency WireImage. He is
also responsible for the creation of the WireImage Portrait Studio, what has become an
integral part of the independent film festivals worldwide. Previously Vespa produced
"Rituals," a film starring Regina King and Isaiah Washington that screened at
the Toronto International Film Festival, and "The Cage" starring Michelle
Trachtenberg. Larry Hankin’s ("Friends," "Seinfeld") "The
Outlaw Emmett Deemus" (2008, 8 min.) "Don Quixote" on a motorcycle. Retired
elderly gentleman Emmett Deemus wants to live the life of an outlaw biker. He's just
bought a funky old '57 BMW motorcycle with a sidecar, "...and jumped into the wind to
protect road pilgrims, fight the man, and make some news." After picking up a lady
whose car has run out of gas on a deserted country road, he tries to impress her with his
"outlaw cred" on the way to a gas station. As if calling his bluff, they're
attacked by a gang of real outlaw bikers -- and, with the help of the lady, the old guy
wins...probably. Martin Keegan’s "Verboten" (2008, 14 min.) Laura Hagen is
the only beauty in Todd Gorman’s life. Unfortunately, Laura also happens to be his
abusive father’s bewitching girlfriend. When Todd’s odd behavior drives Laura
away, the lonely teenager embarks on a menacing quest to find something lovely for
himself. Josh Brolin’s "X" (2008, 15 min.) An inmate escapes prison to
reunite with his daughter and searches for her murdered mother in order to ultimately
exhume her body and give her a proper burial. Written, directed and produced by Josh
Brolin (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN), starring Eden Brolin as Jasmine, Eleanor Lambert as
Pretty Girl and Vincent Riverside as Jack. For more info, go to: www.hollyshorts.com Following the films there will be a discussion with filmmakers and a
reception.
Saturday, August 9 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
THE SECOND ANNUAL PRIME
CUTS EVENT Co-hosted by the Television Academy and American Cinema Editors. Top
television editors discuss their craft. Moderated by Shawn Ryan, executive producer of
"The Shield" and "The Unit." Confirmed panelists* are: Alan Baumgarten
("Recount"), Andrew Seklir ("Battlestar Galactica"), Greg Featherman
("Entourage"), Steve Lichtenstein ("Project Runway") and Chris Nelson
("Lost" and "Mad Men") *Panelists subject to change due to scheduling
conflicts. Free to the public – First come, first seated. For more info click here.
Sunday, August 10
- 4:00 PM
U.S. Premiere! Fundraising
Benefit for The American CInematheque
STARS
WARS: THE CLONE WARS, 2008, Warner Bros., 100 min. Dir. Dave Filoni.
Executive produced by George Lucas and produced by Catherine Winder for LucasAnimation. As civil war rages through the
galaxy, Anakin Skywalker and his new apprentice Ahsoka Tano find themselves on a mission
with far-reaching consequences. But Count Dooku and his sinister agents will stop at
nothing to ensure that they fail at their quest. Meanwhile, on the front lines, Obi-Wan
Kenobi and Master Yoda lead the massive clone army in a valiant effort to resist the
forces of the dark side... STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS
director Dave Filoni, producer Catherine Winder and others involved with the creation of
the groundbreaking animated adventure will attend the benefit premiere.
view trailer | official website
Special prices:
General $45; Students/Seniors $40; Children & Cinematheque Members $30. Starting at 2
PM join us for fun, family-oriented pre-show activities in the courtyard, a trivia contest
and more. Check our website for details closer to the date. Only Members can purchase tickets
to this event until AFTER July 23rd when they will go on sale to the general public on www.fandango.com Prior to July 23rd, Members should use the Cinematheque member
ticket line to order or fax. For membership
information click here.
Tuesday, August 12 – 7:30 PM
Memorial Tribute to Peter Ivers
New Restored 35mm Print! ERASERHEAD, 1977, Absurda, 89 min. Filmmaker and artist David
Lynch burst on the scene in the late ‘70s with this disturbing avant-garde
masterpiece. Put-upon Everyman Henry (Jack Nance) – he with the Brillo hairdo
– shambles resignedly through a dark, industrial urban landscape. When he joins Mary
X (Charlotte Stewart) in a nightmare parody of working-class connubial bliss, and
she subsequently gives birth to their mutant calf child, we realize there is no return
ticket from this descent down the rabbit hole. Peter Ivers collaborated with Lynch
on the writing of "In Heaven," which Black Francis from the Pixies called the
centerpiece musical number of ERASERHEAD. Lynch wrote the lyrics and handed them off to
Peter after having visited his home and discovering they both shared a love of Fats
Waller. Peter then wrote the music for the song on a little electric keyboard in the
"spirit of Fats." The result is cult movie magic and a friendship that
tragically ended way too soon. As Lynch said, "Peter and I had ‘In Heaven’
as our bond." Tonight we celebrate that collaboration, the life of Peter Ivers, his
music and the release of his biography In Heaven Everything Is Fine with its
author, Josh Frank. "May be the greatest debut by an American director after
CITIZEN KANE." – Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid; "Nerds
in space. Mutant babies. Domestic derangement. Radiator ladies. Inexplicable seizures.
Enigmatic orifices. Weird routines. The hardcore bizarre and ineffably
beautiful…Awesome… one must also hear it…the soundscape of ERASERHEAD
opened a vast new dimension."—Nathan Lee, The Village Voice. Discussion following the film with In Heaven… author Josh
Frank and other guests (tba). A booksigning with author Josh Frank will precede the
screening at 6:30 PM in the lobby. A CD of never-before-released music from 1973-1983
called "The Untold Stories – Peter Ivers" will also be on sale.
Saturday, August 16
Egyptian Theatre Historic Tour
& FOREVER HOLLYWOOD
10:30 AM Behind The Scenes Tour
11:40 AM FOREVER HOLLYWOOD
Saturday, August 17
Egyptian Theatre Historic Tour
& FOREVER HOLLYWOOD
10:30 AM Behind The Scenes Tour
11:40 AM FOREVER HOLLYWOOD |
