SoCal classic movies, Sept. 25-Oct. 2: Beyond Fest, Silent Movie Day, Monty Python and more
SoCal classic movies, Sept. 25-Oct. 2: Beyond Fest, Silent Movie Day, Monty Python and more
Classic films, film festivals, event screenings, restorations and revivals
Welcome to the latest edition of TV or Not TV’s curated guide to classic movies, events and revivals, film festivals and more screening in LA and OC this week. I’m Matt Cooper, former listings coordinator for the Los Angeles Times’ Calendar.
Beyond Fest XXII This annual two-week showcase for new and classic action, horror, sci-fi, fantasy and other genre films returns with a whopping 83 flicks screening at four different venues. Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica; Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood.; Los Feliz 3, 1822 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz; Vista Theatre, 4473 Sunset Blvd., Los Feliz. Various days, dates, times and prices, Sept. 25-Oct. 9. beyondfest.com
Hola Mexico Film Festival This showcase for flicks from our neighbor to the south concludes. The Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Also at Regal Cinemas LA Live, 1000 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A.; and LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 N. Main St., L.A. Various days, dates and times thru Sept. 27. $17.75 and up; passes: $199, $259. holamexicoff.com
‘Nosferatu x Radiohead’ The music of Radiohead serves as the soundtrack as Silents Synced presents F.W. Murnau’s creepy 1929 vampire thriller. American Cinematheque at the Los Feliz 3, 1822 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz. $8, $13. 10 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, Sept. 25-26. americancinematheque.com
Also at Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena. 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25. $17.85. eventbrite.com
‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ Studio Ghibli Fest 2024 continues with Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved 2004 animated fantasy tale about a young girl’s misadventures with a hunky young wizard; presented in Japanese with English subtitles and dubbed into English. Various theaters, showtimes and prices, Thursday-next Thursday, Sept. 26-Oct. 3. gkids.com
Glendale International Film Festival This showcase for movies by aspiring and established filmmakers returns for a 10th year with screenings, artist Q&As, panel discussions and more. Laemmle Glendale, 207 N. Maryland Ave., Glendale. Various showtimes, Thursday-next Tuesday, Sept. 26-Oct. 1. $15; passes, $75. glendaleiff.org
‘The Gold Rush’ Cold enough for ya? The film series “Hollywoodland: The Origins of the Studios” continues with Charlie Chaplin’s essential 1925 silent comedy. Presented in 35mm. Academy Museum, Ted Mann Theater, 6067 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 2 p.m. Thursday, Sunday, Sept. 26 & 29; 2 p.m. next Wednesday, Oct. 2. $5-$10. academymuseum.org
‘Hocus Pocus’ Which witch is which? Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker play a trio of wacky Wiccans in this family friendly 1993 fantasy comedy; includes a special fan event (7 p.m. Friday). El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 10 a.m., 1, 4, 7 and 9:55 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m., 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday-next Thursday, Sept. 27-Oct. 3. $23; fan event, $43. (800) 347-6396. elcapitantheatre.com
‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ The Arthurian legend comes in for a right spoofing in the British comedy troupe’s eminently quotable 1975 comedy. The Art Theatre of Long Beach, 2025 E. 4th St., Long Beach. 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. $9-$13.50. (562) 438-5435. arttheatrelongbeach.org
Orange County International Latino Film Festival This celebration of independent Latino cinema from around the world includes feature-length comedies and dramas, shorts, student films and more. The Frida Cinema, 305 E. 4th St., Santa Ana. Various showtimes, Friday-Sunday, Sept. 27-29. $10, $16; some free screenings. thefridacinema.org
‘Hell Bent’ The Autry’s “The Silent Treatment” film series screens a new 4k restoration of this 1918 western starring Harry Carey and directed by John Ford. Presented with live musical accompaniment by Cliff Retallick. Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A. 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Included with museum admission ($6-$14); reservations recommended. (323) 667-2000. theautry.org
‘Los Olvidados’ A group of young kids get up to no good on the mean streets of Mexico City in this rarely screened 1950 neo-realist drama from noted surrealist Luis Buñuel; in Spanish with English subtitles. Vidiots Eagle Theatre, 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Highland Park. 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. $9-$12. vidiotsfoundation.org
‘M’ The city of Berlin is terrorized by a serial killer (Peter Lorre) who preys on young children in Fritz Lang’s influential 1931 thriller. In German with English subtitles. Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. $10, $12. (310) 322-2592. oldtownmusichall.org
‘Go West’ The Playhouse’s Silent Sundays Series continues with Buster Keaton’s 1925 comedy western; presented with live musical accompaniment by organist Mark Herman. San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, 320 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. $12. missionplayhouse.org
‘The Man Who Laughs’ Conrad Veidt stars as a disfigured nobleman (whose ghoulish on-screen appearance inspired the look of the Joker) in Paul Leni’s dark 1928 silent melodrama based on Victor Hugo’s 19th century novel; presented with live musical accompaniment by organist Robert York. Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. $10, $12. (310) 322-2592. oldtownmusichall.org
2nd Annual Silent Short Films Festival Celebrate Silent Movie Day 2024 with this feature-length collection of rare and classic shorts. The Art Theatre of Long Beach, 2025 E. 4th St., Long Beach. 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. $9-$13.50. (562) 438-5435. arttheatrelongbeach.org