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Scary Movies! See THE OMEN, CARRIE, THE WOLF MAN and More on the Big Screen.

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Some might feel this election season is scary enough, but horror movie fans know that the thrill of filmic frights is a special cinematic pleasure.

First up is THE OMEN with director Richard Donner in person for a Q&A at the Fine Arts on October 18. When his child is stillborn, an American diplomat (Academy Award® Winner Gregory Peck*) is convinced to exchange the dead baby for a living one, in order to spare his wife’s feelings. But as the child grows, a series of gruesome “accidental” murders begins to occur, and the horrifying identity of the child becomes clear in this timeless, bone-chilling thriller set to Jerry Goldsmith’s Oscar®-Winning Original Score.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWnrwiMALAA&feature=youtu.be

Three days later on October 21, the Fine Arts stays scary with the Japanese thriller CREEPY. After a traumatic incident, criminal psychologist and former police detective Takakura (Hidetoshi NISHIJIMA) moves to a new neighborhood with his wife Yasuko (Yuko TAKEUCHI) to make a fresh start. Upon meeting their new neighbors, the Nishinos, Takakura senses something odd about them. Then he is approached by the Nishinos’ daughter, whose shocking whispered confession shatters the serenity of his new life.

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On Halloween at the Monica Film Center, NoHo and Playhouse we’ve got a werewolf double feature for you: THE WOLF MAN and THE WOLF MAN MEETS FRANKENSTEIN.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEnHOng8TZo&feature=youtu.be

Finally, the day after the election on November 8 (remember to vote!), spend November 9 with Brian De Palma, Stephen King and Sissy Spacek and watch the classic, cathartic CARRIE at the Fine Arts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYB1STbEM2Y&feature=youtu.be

Udo Kier in Person for a Q&A at the NoHo with his New Film COURIER-X.

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A black market smuggler is solicited by the CIA to help take down Flight TWA 800 and to cover up the Nicaraguan blackmail attempt on the Agency after the release of the online article “Dark Alliance’ by Pulitzer prize winning journalist Gary Webb.

COURIER-X star Udo Kier will participate in a Q&A after the 7:00 PM screening on Saturday, October 22nd.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQqk6-cKPmE

SHIN GODZILLA Stomps Its Way to NoHo, Pasadena, and West LA with Special Screenings October 11th – 18th!

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Due to overwhelming demand, we’ve added even more screenings of Toho’s latest installment of Godzilla!

SHIN GODZILLA, also known as Godzilla Resurgence, reimagines the origins of the classic kaiju in modern-day Tokyo. Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion) and Shinji Higuchi (Attack on Titan) co-direct!

SHIN GODZILLA screens once daily October 11th – 13th, 15th, 16th, and 18th at the NoHo 7, Playhouse 7, and Royal!

Click here for showtimes and tickets.

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“The Original Gangsta Lizard gets a largely satisfying reboot in SHIN GODZILLA, a surprisingly clever monster mash best described as the BATMAN BEGINS of Zilla Thrillers.” – Joe Leydon, Variety

“Shin Godzilla provides a new origin for the legendary kaiju, establishing its own unique style while taking inspiration from the classics in all the right ways.” – Mike Rougeau, IGN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgyq6YKeIms

Fall Film Festival Season at Laemmle Theatres

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Do our regular filmic offerings leave your cinephile needs still, somehow, unmet? Well, film festival season is here and we’re hosting some terrific ones. First up is the Valley Film Festival this week at the NoHo 7. Since its premiere in 2001, the Valley Film Festival holds the proud title of being the first film festival in L.A.’s San Fernando Valley. Its mission is to further the teaching, production, and distribution of filmmaking in the Valley, with a goal of bringing together established filmmakers, emerging talent, and their audiences on the studio backlot — just North of Hollywood.

Then coming up we have the Polish Film Festival, the Hungarian Film Festival, the Reel Recovery Film Festival, Israel Film Festival, the Sephardic Film Festival and the Los Angeles Entertainment Festival.  Your movie options are boundless!

Throwback Thursdays This ROCKTOBER Feature Prince, The Who, The Ramones, and Glam Rock!

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Join Laemmle and Eat|See|Hear for ROCKTOBER at the NoHo 7 in North Hollywood!

Every Thursday in October our Throwback Thursday (#TBT) series presents four rockin’ films featuring Prince, The Who, The Ramones, and glam rock! Doors open at 7PM, trivia starts at 7:30PM, and films begin at 7:40PM! It all starts Thursday, October 6 with Prince in UNDER THE CHERRY MOON. Check out the full schedule below or visit http://www.laemmle.com/tbt!

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October 6: UNDER THE CHERRY MOON

Two brothers from Miami are in the Mediterranean enjoying life by scamming rich women. One day they read about a young woman (Kristin Scott Thomas) set to inherit $50 million from her father. At first, Tricky (Jerome Benton) has Christopher Tracy (Prince) talked into romancing her for her money, but as he gets to know her, Christopher falls in love with her.
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Throwback Thursdays This ROCKTOBER Feature Prince, The Who, The Ramones, and Glam Rock!

October 13: ROCK ‘N’ ROLL HIGH SCHOOL

With the help of the Ramones, a group of rock and roll-loving students take over their school to combat its newly installed oppressive administration.
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Throwback Thursdays This ROCKTOBER Feature Prince, The Who, The Ramones, and Glam Rock!

October 20: QUADROPHENIA

This film version of the Who’s rock opera QUADROPHENIA makes a few tentative stabs at “explaining” the alienation of 1960s British working-class youth, but its major selling point is its nonstop rock and R&B musical score, including the hit single “Love Reign O’er Me.” If you aren’t fascinated by the visual pyrotechnics of QUADROPHENIA, just close your eyes and revel to the soundtrack music of the Who, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, the Chiffons, Manfred Man, and many others.
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Throwback Thursdays This ROCKTOBER Feature Prince, The Who, The Ramones, and Glam Rock!

October 27: VELVET GOLDMINE

In 1984, British journalist Arthur Stuart investigates the career of 1970s glam superstar Brian Slade, who was heavily influenced in his early years by hard-living and rebellious American singer Curt Wild. Todd Haynes wrote and directed this glitzy re-creation of London’s glam-rock scene of the ’70s. The all-star cast includes Christian Bale, Eddie Izzard, Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and Toni Collette. The soundtrack features music by Bryan Ferry, Lou Reed, Brian Eno and more.
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Celebrate Art House Theater Day Saturday, September 24th with Discounted Tickets to Select Art House Films!

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Art House Theater Day PosterSaturday, September 24th is Art House Theater Day! It’s a day to recognize the contributions of film and filmmakers, staff and projectionists, and fellow brick and mortar theaters dedicated to providing access to the best cinematic experience.

Most importantly, it’s a day to thank our patrons for their year-round support. As a thank you, we’re offering a ticket discount to select art house films! If you have a friend that’s never been to an art house, this is the perfect day to bring them along for a unique movie-going adventure.

Enter the promo code ARTHOUSEDAY when you buy tickets to Saturday screenings of the films listed below! Discounts are available on laemmle.com only.

Tickets for showtimes before 6PM are $6 for Adults and Seniors and $4 for Laemmle Premiere Card Holders. General admission is normally $9.

Shows after 6PM are $10 for Adults, $6 for Seniors, and $8 for Premiere Card Holders. General admission is normally $12.

Eligible Films:

THE LOVERS AND THE DESPOT is a stranger-than-fiction documentary about South Korean filmmaker Shin Sang-ok and actress Choi Eun-hee, who were kidnapped by Kim Jong-il and forced to produce 17 films. Playing at the Playhouse 7, NoHo 7, and Royal Theatre. Click here for tickets.

A rivalry between two brothers reaches a fever pitch during a charity swim competition in the romantic comedy, MY BLIND BROTHER. Jenny Slate, Zoe Kazan, Adam Scott, and Nick Kroll star. Playing at the Monica Film Center, Playhouse 7, Town Center. Click here for tickets.

TANNA is set in the South Pacific where a young girl from one of the last traditional tribes falls in love with her chief’s grandson. When an intertribal war escalates, she is unknowingly betrothed as part of a peace deal. Playing at the Playhouse 7 and Royal Theatre. Click here for tickets.

Australian revenge comedy-drama THE DRESSMAKER stars Kate Winslet, Judy Davis, Hugo Weaving, and Liam Hemsworth. Playing at the Playhouse 7 and Town Center. Click here for tickets.

View the trailers for all four films:

For more about Art House Theater Day, visit: http://www.arthousetheaterday.org

KATE PLAYS CHRISTINE Filmmaker in Person Opening Weekend at the NoHo 7.

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A gripping, nonfiction psychological thriller, Robert Greene’s KATE PLAYS CHRISTINE follows actress Kate Lyn Sheil (House of Cards, The Girlfriend Experience, LISTEN UP PHILIP) as she prepares for her next role: playing Christine Chubbuck, a Florida newscaster who committed suicide live on-air in 1974. As Kate investigates Chubbuck’s story (long rumored to be the inspiration for the classic Hollywood film NETWORK), uncovering new clues and information, she becomes increasingly obsessed with her subject. Winner of a Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, KATE PLAYS CHRISTINE is a cinematic mystery that forces us to question everything we see and everything we’re led to believe.

KATE PLAYS CHRISTINE filmmaker Robert Greene will participate in Q&A’s after the 7 PM screenings at the NoHo 7 on Friday and Saturday, September 16 and 17. The Friday Q&A will be moderated by Sundance Documentary Film Program Director Tabitha Jackson. The Saturday Q&A will be moderated by filmmaker Jeff Malmberg (MARWENCOL) and will include Keegan DeWitt, who composed the music for KATE PLAYS CHRISTINE . These Q&A’s are sponsored by the Murray Center for Documentary Journalism.

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It’s TREKTEMBER Every Throwback Thursday in September at the Laemmle NoHo!

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Join Laemmle and  Eat|See|Hear for TREKTEMBER a full month of Star Trek awesomeness at the NoHo 7 in North Hollywood!

Every Thursday in September our Throwback Thursday (#TBT) series presents our favorite Star Trek films, including STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN, STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK, and STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME.

Plus, we’re screening the new Leonard Nimoy doc, FOR THE LOVE OF SPOCK, on 9/8 with special guest Adam Nimoy.

It all starts Thursday, September 1st with the cult classic homage to Star Trek, GALAXY QUEST! For tickets and our full #TBT schedule, visit laemmle.com/tbt!

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September 1: GALAXY QUEST

For four years, the courageous crew of the NSEA Protector donned their uniforms and set out on thrilling and often dangerous missions in space – then their series was canceled. Twenty years later, the five stars of the classic ’70s series “Galaxy Quest” are still in costume, making appearances at sci-fi conventions for legions of die-hard fans. A group of aliens who have mistaken intercepted television transmissions for “historical documents” arrive at a convention and whisk “Commander Peter Quincy Taggart” and his crew into space to help them in their all-too-real war against a deadly adversary. Get tickets.

tbt-stloSeptember 8: FOR THE LOVE OF SPOCK

For the Love of Spock celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Star Trek through a personal, intimate look at the life and career of Leonard Nimoy, and his alter-ego, Mr. Spock, as told by his son, Adam Nimoy. FOR THE LOVE OF SPOCK filmmaker Adam Nimoy will participate in a Q&A after the screening! Get tickets.

tbt-st2September 15: STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OK KHAN

The Federation Starship U.S.S. Enterprise is on routine training maneuvers and Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) seems resigned to the fact that this inspection may well be the last space mission of his career. But Khan is back. Aided by his exiled band of genetic supermen, Khan (Ricardo Montalban) – brilliant renegade of 20th century Earth – has raided Space Station Regula One, stolen a top secret device called Project Genesis, wrested control of another Federation starship, and now schemes to set a most deadly trap for his old enemy Kirk. Get tickets.

tbt-st3September 22: STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK

Admiral Kirk’s defeat of Khan and the creation of the Genesis planet are empty victories. Spock is dead and McCoy is inexplicably being driven insane. Then a surprise visit from Sarek, Spock’s father, provides a startling revelation: McCoy is harboring Spock’s living essence. With one friend alive and one not, but both in pain, Kirk tries to help both by stealing the U.S.S. Enterprise and defying Starfleet’s Genesis planet quarantine. But the Klingons have also learned of Genesis and race to meet Kirk in a deadly rendezvous. Get tickets.

tbt-st4September 29: STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME

A mysterious alien power is threatening Earth by evaporating the oceans and destroying the atmosphere. In a frantic attempt to save mankind, Kirk and his crew must time travel back to 1986 San Francisco, where they find a world of punk, pizza and exact-change buses that are as alien as anything they’ve ever encountered in the far reaches of the galaxy. Get tickets.