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‘The Donut King’ and Other New Films

October 30, 2020 by Gabriel Laemmle

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Dear Laemmle Fans,

2020 has been an exceptionally difficult year for us all, but Tuesday night offered a silver lining: after thirty-two long years, the Dodgers finally regained their rightful position as World Series champions! And if you’re wondering what to watch now that the baseball season has ended, Laemmle Virtual Cinema has a variety of upcoming films in the pipeline which you can track (and even pre-purchase) on our new platform.

We begin this week’s virtual selections with The Donut King, Alice Gu’s standout documentary about Cambodian-immigrant-turned-pastry-magnate Ted Ngoy. Next up is prolific documentarian Frederick Wiseman’s City Hall, a four-hour-long expose on the inner workings of local government. Other docs focus on Philadelphia Eagles fans during their 2017 Super Bowl run, the re-emergence of “vogue” dancing in the United Kingdom, a record-breaking father-son ultra-marathoning team, and a diplomatic mission in the Egyptian desert (also by Frederick Wiseman).

Narrative offerings include the historical drama Radium Girls, the chilling Spanish indie Madre, and a re-mastered version of Fellini’s 1954 classic La Strada. There’s also the Italian drama Alone With Her Dreams, as well as A Place Among the Dead, the genre-bending art film from first-time director Juliet Landau (Buffy the Vampire Slayer).

All the best,

Greg Laemmle

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Filed Under: Claremont 5, Featured Post, Glendale, Laemmle Virtual Cinema, Newhall, News, NoHo 7, Playhouse 7, Royal, Santa Monica, Theater Buzz, Town Center 5

‘Coming Home Again’ and Other New Films

October 23, 2020 by Gabriel Laemmle

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Dear Laemmle Fans,

For those who haven’t already done so, please consider renting a film on the new-and-improved Laemmle Virtual Cinema! You can now pay with your premiere card, and show proof of purchase at this weekend’s Pop-Corn Pop-Up for a discount on a movie night combo special. We think it’s a real home-run of a deal. Speaking of which… go Dodgers!

We begin today’s new releases with Coming Home Again, the highly affecting drama from prolific Hong Kong director Wayne Wang, whose work has been a fixture of our programming for nearly 40 years. Next up is Citizens of the World, the critically-acclaimed Italian comedy from another favorited filmmaker, Gianni Di Gregorio (Mid August Lunch). You can find the film alongside other hand-curated selections in my new Greg’s List category of recommended virtual releases that I personally enjoyed.

All the best,

Greg Laemmle

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Filed Under: Claremont 5, Featured Post, Glendale, Newhall, News, NoHo 7, Playhouse 7, Royal, Santa Monica, Theater Buzz, Town Center 5

‘Harry Chapin’ and Other New Films

October 17, 2020 by Gabriel Laemmle

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In case you missed the news last week, our new-and-improved virtual cinema now accepts Premiere Cards and Gift Cards, with universal discounts for members! And for those who really want to recreate the Laemmle Theatres experience at home, make sure to stop by our Glendale location this weekend, where we’ll be hosting back-to-back Pop-Corn Pop-Up events on Saturday and Sunday (click here for details and combo specials).

New on virtual cinema this weekend is Martin Eden, adapted from the Jack London novel of the same name, alongside bio-documentaries focusing on songwriter Harry Chapin, journalist Robert Fisk, and a trio of controversial alt-right political figures. There’s also White Riot, which looks at Britain’s Rock Against Racism movement, and The Accidental President, a deep dive into the 2016 election.

All the best,

Greg Laemmle

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Filed Under: Claremont 5, Featured Post, Glendale, Newhall, News, NoHo 7, Playhouse 7, Royal, Santa Monica, Theater Buzz, Town Center 5

‘Aggie’ and Other New Films

October 9, 2020 by Gabriel Laemmle

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Dear Laemmle Fans,

At long last, we’re proud to announce the new-and-improved Laemmle Virtual Cinema! As touted previously, customers will now be able to rent movies online using Gift Cards and Premiere Cards, with special discount pricing for members. With one login, you’ll be able to access all of your virtual cinema rentals in a single library, and even watch on your preferred device (click here for support info).

This week’s virtual lineup features a wide range of documentaries, about winemaking in the Middle East, art collector Agnes Gund, illegal psychedelic medicines, and more. Fans of our Anniversary Classics may want to note the one-day-only virtual event Cinema ’62 A-Go-Go, hosted by Stephen Farber and Michael McClellan this Saturday. We’re also offering the indie drama Senior Love Triangle, the dry comedy The Planters, and the Vietnamese Opera film Song Lang.

In addition to the new release above, we’re re-introducing a number of popular titles that opened virtually over the past few months. Returning favorites include bio-docs on Jimmy Carter, Ellis B. Haizlip, and Oliver Sacks, as well as dramas The Artist’s Wife and The Keeper. And as always, know that every purchase you make helps support Laemmle Theatres while we eagerly seek allowance to reopen.

All the best,

Greg Laemmle

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Filed Under: Claremont 5, Featured Post, Glendale, Newhall, News, NoHo 7, Playhouse 7, Royal, Santa Monica, Theater Buzz, Town Center 5

‘The Keeper’ and Other New Films

October 2, 2020 by Gabriel Laemmle

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Dear Laemmle Fans,

The Dodgers are in the playoffs. The Lakers are in the finals. And local coronavirus cases continue to drop. If that’s not enough good news for you, fans of our Anniversary Classics screenings should keep an eye out for the upcoming one-day-only special event Cinema ’62 A-Go-Go, hosted by Stephen Farber and Michael McClellan.

This week’s virtual lineup begins with The Keeper, a bilingual drama concerning the true story of Nazi prisoner-of-war turned British goalkeeper Bert Trautmann. Other narrative features include black comedy 12 Hour Shift, Polish thriller The Antenna, and Native American drama Once Upon a River. On the doc side, we’re offering new releases about the world’s last remaining Blockbuster, the invention of a popular parody religion, and prolific record executive and musician Herb Alpert.

All the best,

Greg Laemmle

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Filed Under: Claremont 5, Featured Post, Glendale, Newhall, News, NoHo 7, Playhouse 7, Royal, Santa Monica, Theater Buzz, Town Center 5

‘The Artist’s Wife’ and Other New Films

September 25, 2020 by Gabriel Laemmle

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Dear Laemmle Fans,

We’re extending our Pop-Corn Pop-Up program this weekend, with concession events returning to North Hollywood today (9/25) and Pasadena on Sunday (9/27). Our drive-in series also continues next Thursday (10/1) with an exclusive outdoor showing of black comedy 12 Hour Shift.

New narrative releases this week include The Artist’s Wife, starring Bruce Dern and Lena Olin, as well as the Italian courtroom drama Conviction, and the experimental drama Last Call, filmed split-screen in real-time. We’re also offering docs about the dying days of neurologist Oliver Sacks, and housing discrimination in the United States.

All the best,

Greg Laemmle

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Filed Under: Claremont 5, Featured Post, Glendale, Newhall, News, NoHo 7, Playhouse 7, Royal, Santa Monica, Theater Buzz, Town Center 5

‘Blackbird’ and Other New Films

September 18, 2020 by Gabriel Laemmle

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Dear Laemmle Fans,

Last night’s screening of The Dark Divide marked the inauguration of our drive-in movie series, presented in partnership with The Roadium. Save the date next Thursday, October 24, for an exclusive outdoor showing of Jessica Chastain’s new thriller Ava (click here for the full series schedule).

This week’s stellar new virtual lineup begins with Blackbird, starring a never-better Susan Sarandon across from Kate Winslet and Mia Wasikowska. Other films include the Israeli drama God of the Piano, and a variety of new docs about culinary competitions, a band of holocaust survivors, and political corruption in modern-day Kenya. You can even stop by our Pasadena or Santa Monica locations this weekend to pick up some hot buttered popcorn to enjoy alongside your movie (more info here).

All the best,

Greg Laemmle

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Filed Under: Claremont 5, Featured Post, Glendale, Newhall, News, NoHo 7, Playhouse 7, Royal, Santa Monica, Theater Buzz, Town Center 5

Drive-In at the Roadium: Beginning This Weekend

September 14, 2020 by Gabriel Laemmle

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Dear Laemmle Fans,

While indoor cinemas in Los Angeles remain closed, Laemmle Theatres is proud to present a series of socially distanced, outdoor movie events. The program, which consists of weekly screenings on Thursday nights, is offered in partnership with The Roadium, the South Bay’s preeminent drive-in cinema and open-air flea market. All screenings begin at 7:30 PM, and will cost $25 per car.

Our series kicks off on Thursday, September 17, with a screening of the adventure drama The Dark Divide, featuring an appearance from director Tom Putnam (buy tickets now on Eventbrite). The film, which stars David Cross and Debra Messing, showcases the spectacular natural beauty of Oregon’s Gifford Pinchot National Forest, a must-see on the big screen.

Following events include the Jessica Chastain thriller Ava (9/24), the horror-comedy 12 Hour Shift (10/1), and the marine sports documentary She Is The Ocean (10/8). Tickets for these events will be available for sale in the next few days.

Lastly, I’d like to thank our valued audience members for your dedicated support over the last few months. Whether engaging with Laemmle Virtual Cinema or attending our Pop-Corn Pop-Ups, you’ve demonstrated a heartfelt desire to stay connected with our community, and we hope that this drive-in series will provide yet another way of doing so. Remember, every ticket you purchase helps support Laemmle Theatres, and ensures our imminent reopening once allowed to do so (hopefully soon).

All the best,

Greg Laemmle

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