A rare screening of “Don’t Bother to Knock” (1952) starring Marilyn Monroe will take place at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood this Saturday
Hollywood Movie Events in Los Angeles July 20-26, 2012
Movie events in Hollywood this week include the red carpet premiere of “The Watch” starring Jonah Hill, Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn; a swashbuckling Errol Flynn in “Captain Blood”; multiple appearances by filmmakers, actors, and other luminaries at special screenings; a free sneak preview of “Ruby Sparks” at Exposition Park; and so much more!
Friday, July 20
The Academy presents “Pillow Talk” (1959) starring Doris Day at dusk as part of its Oscars Outdoors summer series at 1341 Vine. Tickets are $5.00.
Actor/director Martin Donovan will present “Collaborator” (2011) at the Steven Spielberg at the Egyptian tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $11.00. The film continues through July 26 at 6712 Hollywood Blvd.
“Hara-kiri: Death of a Samurai” (2012), a Cannes Palme D’Or nominee, is playing in 3D at the Downtown Independent at 251 S. Main through Aug. 2. Check times. Tickets are 12.00.
A restored print of Shirley Clarke’s controversial “The Connection” (1961), about New York junkies and jazz, will air at the New Beverly through July 26 for $8.00. Check times.
Saturday, July 21
Street Food Cinema will host a free screening of “Little Miss Sunshine” (2006) and a sneak preview of “Ruby Sparks” (2012) at Exposition Park in front of the Coliseum at dusk. Directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris will attend.
A rare screening of “Don’t Bother to Knock” (1952) starring Marilyn Monroe will take place at the Egyptian, preceded by a book-signing and introduction by biographer Christopher Nickens at 1:00 p.m.
Underground auteur Damon Packard and cast will appear at the Egyptian for a screening of “Foxfur” (2012) and “SpaceDisco One” (2007) at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $11.00.
Actor Dennis Christopher and director Peter Yates’ son Toby will appear in person for “Breaking Away” (1979) at the Cinefamily at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $12.00 at 611 Fairfax.
The Academy presents “The Karate Kid” (1984) starring Ralph Maccio at its open air theater on Homewood between Vine and Ivar at dusk for $5.00.
Devil’s Night Drive In presents “The Princess Bride” (1987) amid downtown high rise buildings at 250 W. 4th St. at dusk for $10.00.
“Invasion of the Body Snatchers” (1978) starring Donald Sutherland will screen at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery at 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. at dusk. This Cinespia event costs $10.00.
Sunday, July 22
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