November 2, 2012 - Tony Bennett introduces his new movie The Zen of Bennett tonight

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Legendary singer Tony Bennett will be making a special appearance to introduce his new documentary The Zen of Bennett!  This special screening starts at 9:15 p.m. at The Landmark Theatres.  General admission is $13.00, children and seniors are $10.00.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online here.

The Landmark Theatres is located at 10850 West Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call The Landmark Theatres at (310) 470-0492.

October 17, 2012 - RSVP to attend a free screening of Yogawoman followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers in Santa Monica on 10/23

RSVP to attend a free screening of the new documentary Yogawoman followed by a questions and answer session with the filmmakers!  The screening is taking place at the Laemmle's Monica 4-plex on October 23rd at 7:30 p.m.  RSVP for the screening here. 

The Laemmle's Monica 4-plex is located at 1332 2nd Street in Santa Monica and directions can be found here.  For any further information, please call the Laemmle's Monica 4-plex at (310) 478-3836.

October 1, 2012 - The documentary Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape screens free tonight

There's a free screening of the documentary Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape tonight!  This special event takes place at 10:00 p.m. at The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre.  Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis.  I'd advise you to get there early. 

The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre is located at 611 North Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre at (323) 655-2510 or e-mail them at info@cinefamily.org.

September 26, 2012 - Free screening of Craigslist Joe followed by a Q&A with the star and filmmakers tonight in Hollywood

The new documentary Craigslist Joe has a free screening tonight at the Egyptian Theatre!  Following the screening, star/producer/director Joseph Garner, executive producer Uday Sehgal, cinematographer Kevin Flint and editor Drew Kilcoin will take the stage for a question and answer session.  This event starts at 7:30 p.m., with free admission on a first come, first served basis.  The Egyptian Theatre is huge, but you should arrive early to ensure you make it in.

The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712  Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here. 

Special thanks to the lovely actress and broadcaster Andrea Calabrese for calling my attention to this event! 

August 30, 2012 - Circle Jerks - My Career As A Jerk followed by a Q&A with the director and members of the band

Circle Jerks - My Career As A Jerk is a documentary that looks at the Los Angeles punk band the Circle Jerks and it's screening tonight at 7:30 PM!  The screening will be followed by a question and answer session with director Dave Markey and he'll be joined by Circle Jerks band members Greg Hetson and Lucky Lehrer. 

This event is taking place at The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre and doors open at 7:00 PM.  Tickets are $13.89 after service fees and can be purchased here.

The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre is located at 611 North Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any addtional information, please call Bret Berg at (323) 655-2510 or e-mail them at info@cinefamily.org.

August 29, 2012 - The Rise and Fall of The Clash screens followed by a Q&A with the producer and some of the cast

The Rise and Fall of The Clash is a documentary that looks at British punk band The Clash and it's screening tonight at 7:30 PM!  The screening will be followed by a question and answer session with executive producer Glenn Aveni and he'll be joined by some of the cast members from the movie. 

This event is taking place at The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre and doors open at 7:00 PM.  Tickets are $13.89 after service fees and can be purchased here.

The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre is located at 611 North Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any addtional information, please call Bret Berg at (323) 655-2510 or e-mail them at info@cinefamily.org.

August 7, 2012 - Ziggy and Karen Marley are meeting fans and signing copies of the new Marley DVD tonight

The documentary Marley that chronicles the life of raggae musician Bob Marley is being released on DVD and Blu-ray today!  In honor of the release, Bob Marley's children Ziggy (who's in the film) and Karen Marley will be meeting fans and signing copies of the DVD and Blu-ray at Best Buy from 6-8 p.m.

This signing is taking place at the Best Buy located at 11301 West Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call Best Buy at (310) 268-9190.

June 28, 2012 - Free screening of the new Lil' Wayne documentary The Carter with director Adam Bhala Lough attending

Documentary The Carter that looks at the life of rapper Lil' Wayne has a free screening tonight with director/cinematographer Adam Bhala Lough attending!  This event is taking place at 9:15 p.m. at the Aero Theatre.  No tickets for this event, it's first come, first served.  The theatre seats 435 people, so arrive early. 

The Aero Theatre is located at 1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the Aero Theatre at (310) 260-1528.

May 25, 2012 - RSVP for a free screening of Pink Ribbons, Inc. in Claremont

Free screening of the controversial new documentary Pink Ribbons, Inc!  The screening is taking place at the Laemmle's Claremont 5 on May 29th at 7:30.  RSVP for the screening here. 

The Laemmle's Claremont 5 is located at 450 West 2nd Street and directions can be found here.  For any further information, please call the Laemmle's Claremont 5 at (310) 478-3836.

April 20, 2012 - Marley screens tonight followed by a Q&A with Ziggy Marley

Ziggy Marley picture courtesy of Alex Marshall

The documentary Marley (that chronicles the life of Reggae singer Bob Marley) screens tonight, followed by a question and answer session with Bob Marley's son (who also stars in the movie and is a singer), Ziggy Marley!  This special event starts at 7:10 p.m. at The Landmark Theatres.  General admission tickets are $12.50 and senior citizens and children are $9.50.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online here. 

The Landmark Theatres are located at 10850 West Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call The Landmark at (310) 470-0492.

February 9, 2012 - Free screening of all the 2012 Oscar-Nominated Short Films

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See all the 2012 Oscar-Nominated Short Films in the categories of animation, live action and documentaries free!  The screening is at 6:30 p.m. tonight at The James Bridges Theater (Melnitz 1409) at UCLA.  While this is a free screening, the theater seats 278 people, so please arrive early to ensure your seat.

Animated Short Films

• Dimanche/Sunday
• The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
• La Luna
• A Morning Stroll
• Wild Life

Live Action Short Films

• Pentecost
• Raju
• The Shore
• Time Freak

Directions and Parking:

•  UCLA is located at 405 Hilgard Avenue in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.
• From Hilgard Ave. enter the east side of campus at Wyton Dr.
• Make and immediate right turn onto Charles E. Young Dr. East and signs will direct you to Parking Structure 3.
• From the ground level of Structure 3, enter the underpass (or from the street level cross Charles E. Young Dr. North and proceed down steps) and walk straight alongside Melnitz and Macgowan Halls.
• Turn left at the plaza and proceed to the courtyard of theaters.

February 2, 2012 - Free screening of 'Taste The Waste' followed by a Q&A with the director

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See the documentary 'Taste The Waste' at 7:00 PM, followed by a question and answer session with director Valentin Thurn and a reception!  The subject of the documentary is on the incredible amount of food waste worldwide. The documentary runs 88 minutes and is in German with English subtitles.

This free event is taking place at the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles, located at 5750 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100 and directions can be found here.

December 16, 2011 - Screening of documentary 'Corman's World' followed by a Q&A with director Roger Corman

 The documentary 'Corman's World' opens today chronicling director Roger Corman's incredible career.  In addition to the movie screening, Roger Corman and director Alex Stapleton will be doing a question and answer session after the movie.  The screening starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Nuart Theatre.  The Nuart Theatre is located at 11272 Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information please call the Nuart Theatre at (310) 473-8530.

November 12, 2011 - Divine tribute that includes a 'Pink Flamingos' screening, sneak preview of the new documentary 'I Am Divine' and a Q&A with director

 Tonight there's a tribute to Divine featuring a screening of 'Pink Flamingos' and a sneak preview of a new documentary called 'I Am Divine' starting at 6:30 PM.  After the screening Jeffrey Schwarz, who directed 'I Am Divine' will do a Q&A.  This event is taking place at The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre located at 611 North Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles.  Tickets to this event can be purchased by clicking here.  Directions to the Silent Movie Theatre can be found here.

November 11, 2011 - Screening of new Documentary 'Into the Abyss' followed by a Q&A with Director Werner Herzog

Werner Herzog's new documentary 'Into the Abyss' is screening tonight followed by a question and answer session with director/writer/narrator/star Werner Herzog!  This fascinating documentary is about murder, the death penalty and those affected the crime.

The screening starts at 7:00 p.m. at the ArcLight Hollywood.  Werner Herzog will also introduce the movie at the 9:45 p.m. showing.  The ArcLight Hollywood is located at 6360 West Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.  Directions can be found here

August 9, 2011 - Screening of Documentary 'We Were Feared' Followed by Henry Rollins Question and Answer Session

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Tonight after the screening of the new punk rock documentary 'We Were Feared' there will be a question and answer session with star/punk rock icon Henry Rollins!  The movie screening/Q&A is taking place at the AcrLight Hollywood at 7:30 p.m.

The ArcLight Hollywood is located at 6360 West Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.  Directions can be found here.

November 8, 2011 - Documentary 'More Than Me' Screening Tonight Followed by a Q&A with Star Jim Breuer

Comedian, Howard Stern regular and former Saturday Night Live cast member Jim Breuer is doing a question and answer session tonight after his new documentary 'More Than Me' screens tonight!  The screening starts at 7:15 p.m. at the ArcLight Hollywood. 

The ArcLight Hollywood is located at 6360 West Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.  Directions can be found here.  Tickets can be purchased here.

November 7, 2011 - Free Screening to 'An African Election' Followed by a Q&A with Director Jarreth Merz

 There's a FREE screening of director Jarreth Merz's new documentary 'An African Election' on Friday, November 11th at 7:30 PM at the Laemmle's Music Hall 3 in Beverly Hills.  Following the screening, Jarreth Merz will be doing a question and answer session.  You can RSVP for this free screening  here. 

The Laemmle's Music Hall 3 is located at 9036 Wilshire Boulevard and directions can be found here.

November 4, 2011 - Documentary 'The Other F Word' Screening & Special Appearance by the Stars and Producers

 Saturday and Sunday there will be a screenings of the new documentary on fathers who are punk rock icons titled 'The Other F Word' followed by a special appearance by several stars and producers.  After the movie, meet director Andrea Blaugrund, producer Cristan Reilly and stars Jim Lindbert (from the groups Pennywise and The Black Pacific), Art Alexakis (from Everclear) and Mark Motherbaugh (from Devo, who's only able to appear on Saturday) who are scheduled to to appear in person after the screening of the movie. 

This special screening will be taking place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Nuart Theatre.  The Nuart Theatre is located at 11272 Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles.  Tickets for Saturday can be purchased here and tickets for Sunday can be purchased here.  Directions to the Nuart Theatre can be found here.

Tickets for the show tonight are sold out, so get your tickets quickly to ensure getting in.

Soccer Documentary 'Rise & Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story' Screens Tonight Followed By Q&A with Jay DeMerit

                                                       Photo courtesy of Daniel Porter


Tonight at the Arclight Hollywood there's a screening of the new soccer documentary 'Rise & Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story' followed by a question with the star Jay DeMerit, producers/co-directors Nick Lewis and Ranko Tutulugdzija and cinematographer Zach Salsman!  The screening starts at 6:45 p.m. at the Arclight Hollywood located at 6360 West Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.  Tickets can be purchased here and directions to the Arclight Hollywood can be found here.

The Arclight is also running a contest to win a jersey and pair of cleats autographed by Jay DeMerit on their Facebook here.