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Time Again to Sing from the Rooftops!

December 19, 2013 by Lamb L.

Will the matchmaker make you “the perfect match?” There’s only one way to find out … join us this year for our 6th ANNUAL FIDDLER ON THE ROOF CHRISTMAS EVE SING-A-LONG!

This year, the popular Fiddler program has been extended to more venues to accommodate demand including, for the first time, the PLAYHOUSE 7 and the CLAREMONT 5.

In addition to exuberant movie and song, the evening will feature TRIVIA with PRIZES being awarded to Fiddler buffs with the quickest recall. Dressing in COSTUME is not required, but highly encouraged! Who knows, perhaps the best costume will garner a prize? That will be up to the emcee. Indeed, each location will feature its own host, among them our very own GREG LAEMMLE.

“Christmas Eve isn’t just Chinese food anymore!” says Greg Laemmle. “We welcome all those in the community who are looking for an alternative Christmas eve experience.”

He continues, “This is your once-a-year chance to be the star of the shtetl. Join voices with friends and neighbors and sing your heart out alongside Fiddler’s screen legends,” he continues. “And it’s okay if you haven’t memorized all the songs. We provide the lyrics.”

Song highlights include the iconic “TRADITION”, “IF I WERE A RICH MAN”, “TO LIFE”, “SUNRISE SUNSET”, “DO YOU LOVE ME?” and “ANATEVKA”, among many, many more.

Don’t miss the buggy! Those who wish to attend the program are advised to purchase tickets in advance as the program has traditionally sold to capacity.

See you in the shtetl…

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PROGRAM DETAILS

DATE: Tuesday, December 24th

TIME: 7:30pm

PRICING:
General Admission – $18
Seniors/Children – $15
Premiere Card Adult – $12
Premier Card Seniors – $10

LOCATIONS:
Claremont – Get Tickets
Music Hall – Get Tickets
NoHo – Get Tickets
Playhouse – Get Tickets
Royal – Get Tickets
Town Center – Get Tickets

75th Anniversary Screenings Added in Claremont, NoHo, Pasadena, and Santa Monica!

December 5, 2013 by Lamb L.

We’ve added four special film events across Los Angeles in addition to our 75th Anniversary gala in West L.A. All proceeds will benefit the Laemmle Charitable Foundation.

DERSU UZALA
Sunday, December 15 @ 10:00 AM
Monica in Santa Monica
Purchase tickets | Purchase $100 sponsorship

CONTEMPT
Sunday, December 15 @ 7:30 PM
Claremont 5 in Claremont
Purchase tickets | Purchase $100 sponsorship

WINGS OF DESIRE
Monday, December 16 @ 7:30 PM
NoHo 7 in North Hollywood
Purchase tickets | Purchase $100 sponsorship

BABETTE’S FEAST
Wednesday, December 18 @ 7:30 PM
Playhouse 7 in Pasadena
Purchase tickets | Purchase $100 sponsorship

Ticket prices:

$8 for general admission ($6 with premiere card).
$10 includes one admission, small popcorn & fountain drink ($8 with premiere card).
$25 includes one admission, small popcorn, small drink, plus a voucher for 75th anniversary t-shirt.
$100 ‘Sponsor’ package includes two of everything from the $25 level plus the option to be named as the sponsor of the event, early seating, and private reception with Bob and/or Greg Laemmle.

Help for the Holidays + Flicks Candy

November 21, 2013 by Lamb L.

As a gesture of thanks to the community that has sustained us for seventy-five years, Laemmle Theatres is pleased to announce HELP FOR THE HOLIDAYS. We have matched each of our theatres with a specific local charitable organization. The funds raised from the sale of Flicks candy at each theatre during this holiday season will be passed on to the following worthy organizations:

Every time someone purchases a Flicks Candy for $2.50, Laemmle Theatres will donate $1.00 to charity. We also have special combinations:

1) small popcorn, small fountain drink + Flicks for $8.25 ($1 Off for Patron & $2 going to charity)

2) medium popcorn, medium fountain drink + Flicks for $9.00 ($1.50 Off for Patron & $2.50 going to charity)

3) large popcorn, large fountain drink + Flicks for $9.75 ($2 off for Patron & $3 going to Charity)

Claremont – HOUSE OF RUTH

Monica – OCEAN PARK COMMUNITY CENTER

NoHo – L.A. FAMILY HOUSING

Playhouse – UNION STATION HOMELESS SERVICES

Music Hall and Royal – WESTSIDE FOOD BANK

Town Center – SOVA

We don’t normally sell Flicks, but it is a delicious, old-timey candy first introduced in 1904. Try it! We’ll only be selling it through the holidays.

For more information about our charitable activities, visit http://laemmlefoundation.org/

JFK: A PRESIDENT BETRAYED Q and A’s this Weekend

November 20, 2013 by Lamb L.

The JFK: A PRESIDENT BETRAYED filmmakers will be in our theaters this weekend for post-screening discussions with audiences. Here’s the schedule:

Saturday: Director Cory Taylor at the NoHo, Producer Darin Nellis at the Monica and Producer Nicole Corbin at the Playhouse.

Sunday: Taylor at the NoHo, Corbin at the Playhouse and Nellis at the Claremont. All screenings begin at 11 AM.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XupN6VTfG30

JFK Conspiracy Video, A President Betrayed, w/ Morgan Freeman, JFK American University Speech (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XupN6VTfG30)

Songs from the New Coen Brothers Movie INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS

November 7, 2013 by Lamb L.

In December we’re excited to open the Coen Brothers’ new movie INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS, and one of the reasons, other than the fact that the Coens are inevitably entertaining, is that this one, like O Brother Where Art Thou?, has a major musical component, in this case, the American folk music revival of early 1960’s Greenwich Village. NPR is streaming the entire T Bone Burnett-produced soundtrack, and there is some beautiful stuff. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuQ8pz-5WLY

Inside Llewyn Davis – Official Trailer [HD] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuQ8pz-5WLY)

N.Y. Times: “Dickens’s Unknown Character: Himself – Ralph Fiennes on ‘The Invisible Woman,’ a Dickensian Tale”

November 5, 2013 by Lamb L.

The New York Times just published Terrence Rafferty’s piece about Ralph Fiennes’ new film about Charles Dickens, THE INVISIBLE WOMAN. He directs and stars as the great novelist and, as it happens, plays Magwitch in a new production of GREAT EXPECTATIONS, which we’ll open in multiple theaters this month. We’re also excited to open THE INVISIBLE WOMAN on Christmas Day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlKt1ssfpbk

‘The Invisible Woman’ Official Trailer Premiere With Ralph Fiennes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlKt1ssfpbk)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azw6_VDBW34

Great Expectations – Trailer #1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azw6_VDBW34)

THE PRIME MINISTERS Q and A’s

October 31, 2013 by Lamb L.

THE PRIME MINISTERS: THE PIONEERS Q&A’s:

Royal

Friday 11/8: Rick Trank after 7 pm show

Sat 11/9: Rick Trank & Rabbi Marvin Hier after 7 pm show

Sun 11/10: Rabbi Martin Hier after 1:20 pm show

Nimrod Erez after 7 pm show

Town Center

Sat 11/9: Aviva Weinstein after the 7:10 pm show

Sun 11/10: Rick Trank after the 7:10 pm show

Playhouse

Sun 11/10: Rick Trank after the 11 am show

Claremont

Sun 11/10: Nimrod Erez after the 11 am show

STAFF PICK – “Blood Brother”

October 26, 2013 by Lamb L.

Blood Brother is a breathtaking film packed with humanity. It chronicles the life of ROCKY BRAAT, a young American who, on a trip to India, finds himself volunteering at a group home for kids with HIV. With Rocky and the irrepressible children, it’s love at first sight and their lives soon become intertwined.

Fortunately for Rocky and film audiences, his good friend STEVE HOOVER just happens to be a gifted filmmaker. Skeptical at first, Hoover is persuaded to travel to India and document Rocky’s exploits. The result is a powerful and eloquent depiction of the situation at the group home, illuminating Rocky, the plight of the kids, village life in India, and the nature of love, amongst other things.

There’s scarcely a need to go into further detail about Blood Brother. Yes, it’s well-made, even unexpectedly stylized at certain points. But more than that it’s a transformative experience. Brilliantly, it compels us to watch things that are very hard to watch, yet does so with such love and tenderness that we never feel the need to turn our heads. Buoyed by Rocky’s courage, we feel that we too can look into the heart of suffering and face it with newfound resolve and compassion.

In a Q&A session at the Royal, Hoover related that all ticket revenue from Blood Brother will be donated to a non-profit recently founded to support Rocky’s work. If that’s not enough you can also donate directly HERE.

For Laemmle audiences Blood Brother is yet another example of film transcending entertainment, commerce, and one might argue, even art. It’s a must see.

– Marc H.

Laemmle Theatres

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