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Cinema Series

Since its inception in 1994, the Cinema Series welcomes movie fans to enjoy preview screenings of the best of Hollywood, independent and festival films prior to their release in theaters or streaming.

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Celebrating three decades of great new films.

The Cinema Series is held on Tuesday evenings at the Landmark Westwood in Los Angeles. Each preview screening is followed by an in-depth conversation with the filmmakers, actors, or other special guests.

The virtual Cinema Series screenings of new films are presented periodically and include a conversation with the filmmakers and top talent.

Popular film critic Pete Hammond hosts both Cinema Series experiences.



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The Romantic Comedy ‘The Wedding Banquet' at the PBS SoCal Cinema Series
The film screens on Tuesday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m. The series is SOLD OUT.
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Opening Night Film, 'The Friend,' a Heart-Warming Tale of Friendship
The film screens on Tuesday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. The series is SOLD OUT.
The Performance
Jeremy Piven Stars in the ‘The Performance’ Based on Arthur Miller Short Story
The film screens on Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. The series is SOLD OUT.
Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson In-Person for the Screening of 'The Last Showgirl'
The film screens on Tuesday, November 26 at 7:00 p.m. The series is SOLD OUT.
September 5
The 1972 Munich Olympics Relived in Paramount Pictures’ 'September 5'
The film screens on Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. The series is SOLD OUT.
Zoe Saldana in "Emilia Pérez"
'Emilia Pérez,' A Journey of Four Remarkable Women
The film screens on Tuesday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m. The series is SOLD OUT.
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'Maria' Takes Us Inside the Life of Iconic Opera Star Maria Callas
The film screens on Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Ralph Fiennes in Conclave.
Opening Night Film, 'Conclave,' Follows One of the World’s Most Secretive and Ancient Events
The film screens on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m.
A couple sits inside a train while holding each other.
Get Tickets to See 'Touch,' A War-Torn Love Story: Early Screening at the PBS SoCal Cinema Series
The film screens July 2 at the Landmark Westwood Theatre, immediately following with a pre-recorded Q&A with award-winning Icelandic director Baltasar Kormákur.
Dakota Johnson
Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn Star in 'Daddio' Screening at the Cinema Series
The film screens June 25 at the Landmark Westwood Theatre, following with an in-person Q&A with director/writer Christy Hall.
Ghostlight
'Ghostlight,' Opening Film at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival: Early Screening at the Cinema Series
The film screens June 18, immediately following with an in-person Q&A with lead actor Keith Kupferer.
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'Thelma' Q&A with Josh Margolin and Fred Hechinger at the PBS SoCal Cinema Series
The film screened June 11, immediately following with an in-person Q&A with writer and director Josh Margolin and co-star Fred Hechinger.
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