Films

Director Stanley Kubrick’s groundbreaking science fiction epic explores humanity’s evolution, artificial intelligence, and the mysteries of space and time.

Francis Ford Coppola’s Vietnam War set psychological odyssey, inspired by the Joseph Conrad novella Heart of Darkness, follows a young Army captain (Martin Sheen) ordered to hunt through the jungle to assassinate a Special Forces officer who’s gone rogue (Marlon Brando).  Presented in 70mm.

George Miller wrote and produced this heartwarming tale of a young pig raised by sheepdogs and the kindly farmer (James Cromwell, in an Oscar-nominated role) who trains him to compete in a sheep herding competition. 30th anniversary presentation.

Ronald Colman stars as Michael “Beau” Geste, a man who leaves England in disgrace to join the French Foreign Legion in this silent adventure drama based on author P. C. Wren’s novel. World premiere restoration presented with live accompaniment by the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra. The Library of Congress, The Film Preserve LTD., The…

Director William Wyler’s epic big-screen spectacle stars Charlton Heston as Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince betrayed and enslaved by a Roman friend. World premiere restoration.

Cornel Wilde stars as a relentless police detective determined to take down a sadistic crime boss in this film noir directed by Joseph H. Lewis. World premiere 4K Ignite Films restoration created by the UCLA Film and Television Archives with funding from the Film Foundation.

When a young college student (Kyle MacLachlan) discovers a mysterious severed ear lying in a field, it uncovers a world of danger, obsession, and intrigue, populated by a shady drug-dealer (Dennis Hopper) and a nightclub singer (Isabella Rossellini) in director David Lynch’s surreal story of small-town America.

Director Vincente Minnelli’s romantic musical follows two American travelers, Gene Kelly and Van Johnson, who stumble upon a magical Scottish village that appears only once every hundred years. When one of them falls for a beautiful woman who lives there, played by Cyd Charisse, they face a choice between love and outside world.

This screwball comedy directed by Howard Hawks stars Katharine Hepburn as a scatterbrained heiress and Cary Grant as a befuddled paleontologist who find themselves in a series of uproarious predicaments involving a pet leopard named Baby.

This groundbreaking comedy directed by Michael Schultz follows a day in the lives of a group of employees at a Los Angeles car wash played by a “who’s who” cast of notable entertainers including Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Franklyn Ajaye, and The Pointer Sisters.

Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Ralph Bellamy star in this dance-filled musical comedy about a psychiatrist who falls in love with his patient’s fiancée.

Walt Disney animation returned to its fairy tale roots with this timeless story of a kindhearted housemaid, her cruel stepfamily, and the fairy godmother who comes to her rescue, transforming her into a princess for one night to attend the prince’s ball. 75th anniversary presentation.

Joan Crawford plays a commercial artist caught in a love triangle with an unhappily married man (Dana Andrews) and a widowed war veteran (Henry Fonda) in director Otto Preminger’s poignant romantic drama. Nitrate print courtesy of the Library of Congress.

Edward Arnold, Jean Arthur, and Cesar Romero star in this biographical drama about legendary financier James Buchanan Brady’s rise to wealth and his romantic entanglements, particularly with entertainer Lillian Russell.

Norma Shearer stars as a betrayed wife determined to pay her husband back for his infidelity by having an affair of her own in this pre-Code drama.

A scientist must defend Earth from an alien invasion after extraterrestrials in scientifically advanced flying saucers contact him as part of their plan to enslave humanity.

Sidney Poitier and John Cassavetes star in director Martin Ritt’s gritty story of two blue collar workers whose new friendship is tested by racial tensions and the threat of a violent gang.

Robert Young stars as a disfigured solider who bonds with an unassuming housekeeper (Dorothy McGuire) at a honeymoon cottage. World premiere restoration.

Michelle Pfeiffer earned a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination for Best Actress playing against Jeff and Beau Bridges in this romantic comedy-drama about a pair of piano-playing brothers looking to elevate their lounge act with the help of a beautiful escort who dreams of being a singer.

A team of scientists is miniaturized to microscopic size and injected into a human body to perform a life-saving operation in this Cold War-era science-fiction adventure that thrilled audiences with its groundbreaking special effects.

Harold Lloyd stars as a nerdy college freshman who joins the football team to impress the girl of his dreams in this uproarious silent comedy classic. Presented with live accompaniment by musician Ben Model.

This documentary directed by George Stevens, Jr. explores the life and career of his father, the acclaimed director George Stevens. Featuring illuminating interviews with notable figures who knew and worked with Stevens such as Fred Astaire, Warren Beatty, and Frank Capra, the documentary also includes rare color footage of World War II shot by Stevens…

Van Heflin stars as a conflicted rancher and father struggling to rein in his rebellious son (Tab Hunter) amidst the backdrop of the lawless American west. US premiere restoration.

Spencer Tracy, Van Johnson, and Irene Dunne star in this Victor Fleming-directed romantic fantasy about an ill-fated World War II pilot who becomes the guardian angel to another pilot, despite the man’s love for the woman he left behind.

Paul Newman, Melvyn Douglas, Patricia Neal, and Brandon deWilde star in director Martin Ritt’s Western drama centering on the conflict between a principled Texas rancher and his unscrupulous son during a cattle disease outbreak. World premiere restoration.

Fifties sci-fi auteur Jack Arnold made this celebrated crowd-pleaser about a married man (Grant Williams) who is exposed to a radioactive mist while on vacation and begins to shrink, exposing him to unwanted media attention and dangerous new predators.

Adapted from the best-selling book by Peter Benchley, director Steven Spielberg’s thrilling blockbuster about a small beach resort town terrorized by a great white shark stars Roy Scheider as the local police chief, Richard Dreyfuss as a layman oceanographer, and Robert Shaw as the shark hunter, Quint. 50th anniversary presentation.

This screwball comedy directed by Preston Sturges and starring Barbara Stanwyck, Henry Fonda, and Charles Coburn follows a conflicted con artist who falls in love with her mark, a naive brewery heir, while on an ocean liner voyage.

Directed by Michael Schultz, this genre bending action film stars Taimak as a young martial artist on a quest for self-discovery and the love of a video disc jockey, played by musician/singer Vanity.

After her marriage ends in scandal, Mildred (Joan Crawford, in her Oscar-winning role) starts a successful restaurant to provide for her daughter (Ann Blyth), only to face betrayal, tragedy, and the eventual unraveling of her relationships. Nitrate print courtesy of the British Film Institute.

This pre-Code musical follows a failed Broadway songwriter who gets stranded working in a small town music store until a young woman inspires him to write his ticket back to the Great White Way.

This Japanese kaiju film directed by Ishirō Honda follows an expedition to an irradiated island where a greedy businessman kidnaps two tiny fairy priestesses, prompting the ancient deity Mothra to rise in retaliation.

Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn star in director George Cukor’s romantic comedy about a canny sports promoter and his new client, a multisport prodigy who struggles with her confidence whenever her overbearing fiancé is around.

This biography showcasing the rise to fame and enduring legacy of celebrated American composer George Gershwin stars Robert Alda as the musical genius, with Joan Leslie, Alexis Smith, and Charles Coburn in supporting roles. World premiere restoration featuring additional footage never before released to general audiences.

A straight businessman on the run from his gangster brother-in-law hides out in a gay New York bathhouse populated by a wild assortment of characters, including the aspiring Broadway singer Googie Gomez (Rita Moreno), in this farcical comedy from playwright Terrence McNally.

This pre-Code musical comedy stars Janet Gaynor as a wealthy heiress who takes a job as a maid and falls in love with the household’s chauffeur, played by Lew Ayres.

This animated masterpiece written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki tells the tale of young girl who must escape a spirit world bathhouse to save her parents after her family takes a wrong turn on a road trip.

Warren Beatty, in his big screen debut, and Natalie Wood star as hopelessly in love high school sweethearts navigating the pressures of societal expectations and sexual repression in 1920s Kansas in this Elia Kazan directed drama. World premiere restoration.

Widely considered one of the best sequels of all time, this action-packed installment of George Lucas’s beloved space saga follows Luke Skywalker’s quest to become a Jedi while his heroic Rebel comrades battle Darth Vader and the evil Galactic Empire. Official Opening Night Gala Screening.

Actor Christopher Reeve made his film debut as the Man of Steel in director Richard Donner’s big screen adaption of the comic book icon. The first of the big superhero blockbusters, it also stars Gene Hackman as supervillain Lex Luthor and Margot Kidder as reporter Lois Lane.

Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine star in this Alfred Hitchcock psychological thriller about a wealthy young woman who becomes increasingly suspicious that her charming but mysterious husband may be plotting to kill her for her inheritance.

Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, and Ronald Colman star in this George Stevens comedy about a renowned law professor who rents a room from a spirited schoolteacher. Things go comically awry when a fugitive begins hiding out in house too. US premiere restoration.

Rod Taylor stars as an idealistic scientist whose quest to find a utopian society through time travel goes awry in this film adaptation of the H.G. Wells novella.

Laura Dern and Nicolas Cage costar in this stylized crime caper from director David Lynch about a pair of lovers on the run in the American South and the woman’s overbearing mother (Diane Ladd) who hires a gangster to track them down.

Diana Ross stars as Dorothy in director Sidney Lumet’s big screen musical adaption of the classic story about a lost girl who finds herself trapped in a magical land. Reimagined in a contemporary metropolitan setting and featuring a dynamic soul and R&B soundtrack, the film also stars Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow, Nipsey Russell as…