Film Previews
Film Previews provide a vehicle for the public to
view a film before it is generally released for viewing in movie theaters. Film
previews usually have three elements.
Film: Before it is available in movie theaters.
Moderator: Effective moderators are film industry experts and perform three
basic functions.
Select a wide variety of foreign, independent and studio films encompassing all
genres
Introduce the films
Lead the discussion and Q & A after the film
Guests: Someone associated with the film to participate in an interview and the
question and answer session after the film is viewed. Directors, producers,
screenwriters, cinematographers and cast members are possible participants.
KCET
Cinema Series
Location: 600-seat Academy of
Television Arts & Sciences in North Hollywood
Schedule: Tuesdays at 7pm (8 weeks) - Spring, Fall and Summer
Moderator: Pete Hammond is a writer, producer and film expert
Cost: $130, $117 (KCET member discount). Parking is $4 for each
night
Contact:
http://support.kcet.org/site/PageServer?pagename=specialevents,
kcetspecialevents@kcet.org, (323) 953-5800
Dining: Big Mama & Papa Pizzeria, Casita Taco De Carbon, Dairy
Queen, Domino's Pizza, Eclectic Café, Jarin Thai Cuisine, Maximillian's, Ned's
On Magnolia, Philadelphia Sandwiches, Pit Fire Pizza Co, Pizza Hop, Quiznos Sub,
Salomi Indian & Bagladesh Restaurant, Sitton's Restaurant, Starbucks, Tokyo
Delve's Sushi Bar
State of the Art Facilities: The 600-seat Leonard H. Goldenson
Theatre provides the largest screen, best sound system and most leg room of all
Film Previews venues
Landmark
Theatres Reel Talk
Location: 250-seat Westside
Pavilion Cinemas in West Los Angeles
Schedule: Mondays at 7pm (8 weeks) - Spring, Summer, Fall and
Winter
Moderator: Stephen Farber is a film critic and author of several
books on film
Cost: Series $105, $90 (early bird discount), Individual $16,
Parking is free
Contact:
http://www.movienet.com/Misc/Farber/Farber.html,
Comments@LandmarkTheatres.com, (310) 281-8223
Dining: Apple Pan, Boston Market, California Crisp, California
Steak & Fries, Cinnabon, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Cold Stone Creamery Wla, East
Wind, Fofra, Hana Grill Food Corp Inc, Junior's Restaurant-Deli Bakery, Maria's
Cucina, Mc Donald's, New York Deli, Panda Express, Quiznos Sub, Sisley
Restaurant, Tasties
UC
Irvine Extension Sneak Previews
Location: 360-seat Edwards
University Town Center Theaters in Irvine
Schedule: Wednesdays at 7pm (6 weeks) - Fall
Moderator: Michael Berlin is a screenwriter, producer and associate
professor of Screenwriting at Cal State Long Beach
Cost: Series $130, Individual $30, Parking is free
Contact:
http://unex.uci.edu/catalog/index.asp, UnexArts@uci.edu, (949) 824-5414
Dining: Asia Noodle Café, Britta's Café, Cafe De France, Chakra
Indian Cuisine, Chinatown Restaurant, In-N-Out Burger, Jack In The Box, Kophee
Kabob House, Lee's Sandwiches, Ray's Pizza, Steelhead Micro Brewery, Subway
Sandwiches & Salads, Z Pizza
No Published Schedule: The film schedule and guests are never
announced in advance, so each week is a surprise
Bladder Friendly: A short break is taken between the film and the
discussion
UCLA Extension Sneak Previews
Dining: Beverly Hills Colbeh, Cafe Connection, High-Rise-Deli-Café, Kate Mantilini Restaurants, La Peer Coffee Shop, Lazy Daisy Café
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