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Newbev202109 FRONT General Admission: $12.00 September 2021 Seniors / Children: $10.00 NEW Matinees / Midnights: $10.00 BEVERLY cinema 7165 BEVERLY BLVD. THENEWBEV.COM ONE BLOCK WEST OF LA BREA, LOS ANGELES FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM AND TWITTER! MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN September 1 & 2 September 3 & 4 September 5 Hollywood Blvd. Triple los angeles PLUS! on film ALSO! September 6 September 7, 8 & 9 September 10, 11 & 12 L.A. Kung Fu Double JET LI IN THE MASTER PLUS! PLUS! STARRING RALPH MEEKER September 13 & 14 September 15 & 16 September 17, 18 & 19 A FILM BY PENELOPE SPHEERIS A FILM BY CHARLES BURNETT KILLER RUSS TAMBLYN OF SHEEP MAMIE VAN DOREN September 20 September 21, 22 & 23 September 24, 25 & 26 Raymond Chandler Double Feature Kelli Maroney Double Feature PLUS! ACMURRAY NIGHT FRED M OF THE BARBARA STANWYCK COMET Directed by EDWARD G. ROBINSON HOWARD HAWKS September 27 September 28 & 29 September 30 L.A. Street Dramas Screening & Discussion BY TRAIN, BY CAR, with Allison Anders BY BUS, THEY CAME TO HOLLYWOOD... We proudly present a month dedicated to Los IN SEARCH OF A DREAM. Angeles on Film by showcasing an entertaining array of movie magic highlighting the cinematic PLUS! THE DAY OF THE LOCUST history of our sprawling city, from silver screen DONALD SUTHERLAND classics to cult favorites and shining gems ready KAREN BLACK WILLIAM ATHERTON for rediscovery - all presented in glorious 35mm. BURGESS MEREDITH RICHARD DYSART • JOHN HILLERMAN and GERALDINE PAGE as Big Sister All programs presented on 35mm fi lm! (unless noted as 16mm) All paired fi lms are double features - ticket admits you to both! Schedule subject to change All Tix FRIDAY MATINEES AT THE NEW BEVERLY CINEMA All Tix $10 $10 Friday • September 3 at 2:00pm Friday • September 10 at 2:00pm LOS ANGELES Friday • September 17 at 2:00pm CRIME Friday • September 24 at 2:00pm FILMS 7165 BEVERLY BLVD. THENEWBEV.COM New Beverly Midnights FAMILY MATINEES Friday • September 3 Friday • September 10 SATURDAY & SUNDAY $10 $10 AT 2:00PM SEE A MOVIE WITH THE FAMILY! Friday • September 17 Friday • September 24 Free kid-size popcorn for children 12 and under Saturday • September 4 September 4 & 5 They Live (1988) [94 min.] E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) [115 min.] Directed by John Carpenter Directed by Steven Spielberg John Carpenter’s sci-fi stunner has never been more relevant or smack Relive the epic adventure and endearing magic of one of the most be- down, drag-out entertaining as it is now! Working at the peak of his ‘80s loved cinematic experiences of all time! Steven Spielberg’s heart- prowess, Carpenter is fi ring on all cylinders as he crafts this tongue- warming kid-power classic paints the screen with unparalleled imagi- in-cheek critique on consumer culture. Featuring an all-time great nation and overfl ows with memorable performances, iconic Carlo bare-knuckled street brawl, a pounding Alan Howarth score, and more Rambaldi effects, and a stirring John Williams score to tell the time- Rowdy Roddy Piper one-liners than WrestleMania V, They Live is para- less tale of love between a young boy and a visitor from another plan- noid freakout fun that will have you questioning the world around you. et. Screening from a 35mm print of the original theatrical version. Saturday • September 11 September 11 & 12 Boogie Nights (1997) [155 min.] The Karate Kid (1984) [127 min.] Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson Directed by John G. Avildsen From acclaimed director Paul Thomas Anderson comes a tale of sex, drugs, and roller skates with an all-star cast! When porn direc- The uplifting underdog tale that launched a franchise and inspired gen- tor Jack Horner (Burt Reynolds) discovers “Dirk Diggler” (Mark Wahl- erations! When a New Jersey teen relocates to sunny SoCal, his ado- berg), a high school dropout with tremendous potential, Dirk quickly lescent woes are exacerbated by local bullies. But when he befriends becomes a prominent fi gure in the San Fernando sex scene. However, his apartment complex’s serene sensei, he’ll learn the secret to karate when the indulgence and expectations of the 70s give way to the com- lies in the mind and heart, not in the hands. Ralph Macchio and Pat petition and harsh reality of the 80s, Dirk discovers that the rapidly Morita make one of the most iconic fi lm duos of the decade, while Wil- evolving industry won’t wait for anyone, no matter how big a star. liam Zabka and Martin Kove counter as the antagonistic Cobra Kai clan. Saturday • September 18 September 18 & 19 Friday (1995) [91 min.] Singin’ in the Rain (1952) [103 min.] Directed by F. Gary Gray Directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen F. Gary Gray’s energetic feature fi lm debut is a laughable look at all that What a glorious feeling; the musical triumph in stunning 35mm! can go down between Thursday and Saturday, following two friends Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds sing & dance their (Ice Cube and an electrifyingly funny Chris Tucker) desperately try- way through one of the greatest movie masterpieces ever to shine on ing to fi nd some quick scratch to repay the local dope dealer - or else screen. Set during Hollywood’s “talkie” turmoil, a silent fi lm star is - while amusingly observing the goings-on of the memorable charac- threatened by his leading lady’s shrill voice when their new fi lm is be- ters in their hood. Featuring a pitch-perfect supporting cast, includ- ing made into a musical. Packed with incredible set pieces and time- ing Bernie Mac, Johnny Witherspoon, Tiny ‘Zeus’ Lister, and Nia Long, less tunes, Singin’ in the Rain is unstoppable, must-see entertainment. Friday is a stoned-cold comedy classic propelled by an iconic soundtrack. Saturday • September 25 September 25 & 26 Mulholland Dr. (2001) [146 min.] Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) [104 min.] Directed by David Lynch Directed by Robert Zemeckis As the questions pile up and answers disappear, you’ll discov- Disney’s family friendly fi lm noir is an innovative and Oscar-winning er things aren’t always what they seem along Mulholland Drive. mix of live-action and animation that tells the story of a man, a woman, David Lynch’s intoxicating fantasia is a Los Angeles nightmare, a and a rabbit in a triangle of trouble in a hard-boiled Los Angeles where neo-noir world of danger, dread, deep mystery, and dark humor, dis- cartoons mingle with real-life Hollywood. But when the patty-cake mantling the Hollywood dream like pieces in a subconscious puzzle. paramour of a beautiful singer turns up dead, all fi ngers point to her Riveting performances from Naomi Watts and Laura Elena Harring an- Maroon Cartoon star husband, and it will be up to a toon-hating pri- chor a narrative that nearly swallows itself whole, while a gorgeous vate detective (Bob Hoskins) to fi gure out Who Framed Roger Rabbit. score from Angelo Badalamenti keeps us consistently spellbound. September 1 & 2 Sunset Boulevard (1950)................................................Wed/Thu: 7:30 September 17, 18 & 19 Rebel Without a Cause (1955)........................Fri/Sat: 7:00 • Sun: 6:30 What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)..................Wed/Thu: 9:50 High School Confi dential (1958)....................Fri/Sat: 9:20 • Sun: 8:50 September 3 & 4 A Star Is Born (1954).........................................................Fri/Sat: 7:00 September 20 Chopping Mall (1986)............................................................Mon: 7:30 September 5 Angel (1984)............................................................................Sun: 6:30 Night of the Comet (1984).....................................................Mon: 9:20 Vice Squad (1982)...................................................................Sun: 8:35 September 21, 22 & 23 Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991).......................Tue/Wed/Thu: 7:30 Savage Streets (1984)..........................................................Sun: 10:30 September 24, 25 & 26 Double Indemnity (1944)................................Fri/Sat: 6:30 • Sun: 6:30 September 6 The Master (1992)..................................................................Mon: 7:30 The Big Sleep (1946).......................................Fri/Sat: 8:45 • Sun: 8:45 L.A. Streetfi ghters {aka Ninja Turf} (1985)............................Mon: 9:35 September 27 Boulevard Nights (1979)........................................................Mon: 7:30 September 7, 8 & 9 Kiss Me Deadly (1955)............................................Tue/Wed/Thu: 7:30 Walk Proud (1979).................................................................Mon: 9:45 Repo Man (1984).....................................................Tue/Wed/Thu: 9:45 September 28 & 29 The Day of the Locust (1975).........................................Tue/Wed: 7:30 September 10, 11 & 12 Valley Girl (1983)............................................Fri/Sat: 7:00 • Sun: 6:30 September 30 Mi Vida Loca (1993) plus discussion with Allison Anders.....Thu: 7:30 Clueless (1995)...............................................Fri/Sat: 9:10 • Sun: 8:40 September 13 & 14 Foxes (1980)....................................................................Mon/Tue: 7:30 • • • • • • COMING SOON • • • • • • Suburbia (1984)..............................................................Mon/Tue: 9:45 September 15 & 16 Killer of Sheep (1978).....................................................Wed/Thu: 7:30 Classic and rare horror fi lms at the New Beverly Cinema in October! The Exiles (1961)............................................................Wed/Thu: 9:20.
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