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AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE
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Nov 10, 2006
HOLLYWOOD - The American Cinematheque at the Aero and Egyptian Theatres presents
70 MM Film Classics, November 30 - December 2 at the Egyptian Theatre and
December 23 at the Aero Theatre. If you are longing for that hypnotically
fascinating sensation of being riveted to the silver screen, not just by the
wonder of the presentation of 70 mm, but by the greatness of the film itself,
then you won't want to miss our screenings of these classics - LORD JIM, THE
SOUND OF MUSIC and CLEOPATRA.
On Thursday, November 30th is LORD JIM
(1965, Sony Repertory, 154 min.) starring Peter O'Toole, James Mason and Eli
Wallach.
On Friday, December 1st is the musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC
(1965, 20th Century Fox, 174 min.) starring Julie Andrews and Christopher
Plummer. Winner of five Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director
(Robert Wise) and Best Actress (Julie Andrews).
On Saturday, December
2nd is a screening of a brand new restored 70 MM print of CLEOPATRA (1963, 20th
Century Fox, 248 min.) starring Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and Rex
Harrison.
On Saturday, December 23rd is a screening of LAWRENCE OF
ARABIA (1962, Columbia, 216 min.) starring Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, Anthony
Quinn, Claude Rains and Alec Guiness. Winner of 7 Academy Awards including Best
Picture and Best Director.
All screenings are at the Lloyd E. Theatre at
the historic Egyptian (6712 Hollywood Boulevard between Highland and Las Palmas)
in Hollywood and the Max Palevsky Theatre at the Aero Theatre (1328 Montana Ave)
in Santa Monica. All guests subject to availability.
Like many of our
American Cinematheque patrons, the spectacle of watching a 70mm film on the big,
big screen is one of our very favorite things. There is something about the
grandeur, the monumental sweep of events as they unfold with this larger gauge
format that tends to enthrall even the most jaded of film
goers.
Thursday, November 30, 2006 | Egyptian Theatre
The
Thursday, November 30th program is a 7:30 PM screening of LORD JIM, (1965, Sony
Repertory, 154 min.). This vast, atmospheric adaptation of Joseph Conrad's
classic novel was aimed at recapturing the magic of LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, pairing
actor Peter O'Toole with a gifted director Richard Brooks (IN COLD BLOOD) and a
prestigious literary work. O'Toole is perfectly cast as an idealistic sailor
branded a coward for abandoning an apparently-sinking ship during a storm. He is
then given a chance to redeem his conscience and his soul by aiding a native
revolution in the South Pacific jungle. Equally mesmerizing are Eli Wallach as a
sadistic warlord, James Mason as an avaricious mercenary and Daliah Lavi as a
courageous native girl. This superb restoration of the film by Columbia Pictures
has resulted in one of the sharpest, most eye-popping 70 mm. prints. With Paul
Lukas, Curt Jurgens.
Friday, December 1, 2006 | Egyptian Theatre
The
Friday, December 1st program is a 7:30 PM screening of THE SOUND OF MUSIC,
(1965, 20th Century Fox, 174 min.). For many, THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the ultimate
70 mm. experience, from the first silent, sweeping shots of the Austrian Alps,
to Julie Andrews suddenly bursting into song like a force of nature. Andrews
plays Maria, a vivacious young Austrian nun who is sent to be governess to the
motherless Von Trapp family children. There she brings love and music into the
regimented, somber house and unwittingly she falls in love with the Baron
(Christopher Plummer). But things turn dark for the Baron as his anti-Nazi
stance becomes increasingly unpopular in pre-WW II Austria. An Oscar-winner for
Best Picture and Robert Wise's flawless direction and Best Actress Julie
Andrews, this story of The Von Trapp Family Singers is a reason, a virtual
commandment to go see movies on the Big Screen. It's also a good reason to hear
songs "Do-Re-Mi," "My Favorite Things," "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," and "The Sound
of Music." Co-starring Eleanor Parker, Anna Lee, Marni Nixon and Angela
Cartwright, with a wonderful script by Ernest Lehman.
Saturday, December
2, 2006 | Egyptian Theatre
The Saturday, December 2nd program is a 7:30 PM
screening of a Brand New Restored 70 MM Print of CLEOPATRA, (1963, 20th Century
Fox, 248 min.). Cleopatra (Elizabeth Taylor) attempts to secure her power as
Queen of Egypt by charming Julius Caesar (Rex Harrison) and her lover Mark
Antony (Richard Burton). But despite her efforts, Egypt is ultimately integrated
into the Roman Empire. Directed and co-written by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, this
epic historical drama boasts spectacular sets and costumes that simply have to
be seen in 70mm in this latest restoration from 20th Century Fox. Cleopatra's
spectacular entry into Rome with her golden Sphinx pulled by thousands is a true
cinematic moment!!
Saturday, December 23, 2006 | Aero
Theatre
The Saturday, December 23rd program is a 7:30 PM screening of
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, (1962, Columbia, 216 min.). The beautiful, near-godlike
Peter O'Toole stars as the tortured, Man Who Would Not Be King in director David
Lean's absolute masterpiece - as close to perfect as a film can get. Featuring
one of the finest casts in any motion picture: Omar Sharif (in his first major
English-speaking role), Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Claude Rains and Alec
Guinness as Prince Feisal. D.P. Freddie Young's 70 mm. photography is rightly
considered to be a work of genius, matched by Robert Bolt and Michael Wilson's
screenplay, Maurice Jarre's stirring score and John Box's production design.
Winner of 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. "When
you're in the desert, you look into infinity ... It makes you feel terribly
small, and also in a strange way, quite big." - David Lean.
BLACK AND
WHITE & COLOR STILLS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
PLEASE SEND YOUR
REQUEST TO publicity@americancinematheque.com
FILMS
ARE AVAILABLE ON VIDEOTAPE (NTSC) COMMERCIALLY AT LOCAL VIDEOSTORES UNLESS
NOTED. SEE LIST BELOW. THANK YOU.
Eddie Brandt's Saturday Matinee (5006
Vineland Ave., N. Hollywood- 818.506.4242)
VideoActive (2522 Hyperion,
SilverLake - 323.669.8544)
Jerry's Video (1904 Hillhurst, Los Feliz -
323.666.7471)
Rocket Video (726 N. La Brea - 323.965.1100)
Cinefile (11280
Santa Monica Blvd. - Corner of Sawtelle Ave. - 310.312.8836)
Vidiots (302
Pico Blvd, Santa Monica - 310.392.8508)
WE DO NOT HAVE GUARANTEED PRESS
PASSES TO PUBLIC SCREENINGS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE
ADVANCE PRESS SCREENINGS.
A complete calendar/flyer listing of our
program is available on our website.
REQUESTS FOR PRESS TICKETS TO PUBLIC
SCREENINGS AND INTERVIEW REQUESTS:
* TICKET REQUESTS MUST BE IN WRITING AND
SHOULD BE FAXED TO 323.461.9737 ATTN: MARGOT GERBER, 24 HOURS PRIOR TO SHOW
TIME. THURSDAY AT 6 PM IS THE ABSOLUTE DEADLINE FOR REQUESTS FOR WEEKEND
SCREENINGS. PLEASE INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT WHEN YOUR COVERAGE WILL APPEAR AND
A DESCRIPTION OF YOUR MEDIA OUTLET. JOURNALISTS WISHING TO AUDIO OR VIDEOTAPE
DISCUSSIONS MUST ALSO SEND A FAXED REQUEST. IF YOUR REQUEST IS ACCEPTED, YOU
WILL PICK UP YOUR TICKETS THE NIGHT OF
THE SHOW AT THE BOX OFFICE. Details
at: www.americancinematheque.com/pressreleases/pressticketpolicies.htm
General
Admission is $10; $7 Cinematheque members; $8 Seniors (65+ years) and students
with valid ID card. 24-Hour information: 323.466.FILM
THE PROGRAM IS
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
* Egyptian
Theatre Historic Tours on December 9 & 10, January 20th & 21st, February
3rd & 4th and March 17th & 18th. Tours at 10:30 AM. Meet in front of Box
Office. FOREVER HOLLYWOOD follows at 11:35 AM.
* THE THREE STOOGES' 72nd
ANNIVOISARY! - December 1 (Aero)
* In Person Tribute to British Director
Stephen Frears - December 2 - 6 (Aero)
* Music Video Prodcution Association -
The 9th Annual Director's Cuts Film Festival - December 5 (Egyptian)
* DVD
Release Celebration of TRUE-LIFE ADVENTURES - December 7 (Egyptian)
* Limited
Engagement of Crispin Glover's WHAT IS IT? - December 8 - 10 (Egyptian)
*
Screwball Comedies - late December (Aero & Egyptian)
American
Cinematheque, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028
(tel) 323.466-FILM
(fax) 323.461.9737 On the web: http://www.egyptiantheatre.com
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