Upcoming Film, Education, and Public Programs at the Academy Museum

 

January Film, Education, and Public Programming Updates The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures wishes you a Happy New Year! Beginning this month, the Academy Museum presents Beware the Elements! Natural Disasters on Film, a screening series seeking to highlight key moments in the history of the disaster film genre as a source of entertainment and portrayal of science. On January 15, the Academy Museum will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through two impactful films, The March (1964) and The Bus (1965). Marking the federal holiday established in 1983, we reflect on King's enduring influence on the civil rights movement. Join us for this special tribute, followed by a panel discussion on the timeless importance of documenting political movements. Film programs continuing this January include 송강호: Song Kang-ho, the first-ever retrospective film series of the actor celebrating his dynamic career and genuine love for cinema, and Works of Enduring Importance: 35 Years of the National Film Registry, a limited series showcasing the breadth, depth, and diversity of the Registry across its 35-year history. This month we will also be joined by director, writer, and producer Gregory Nava as he discusses the influences and impact on his creativity as a filmmaker as well as creating El Norte (1983). As a part of our Building Character series, explore the artistic journey from sketch to screen as Phillip Boutte Jr. and Michael Uwandi, cofounders of 9B Collective, the first Black-owned concept art studio, discuss the crucial role of concept artists in shaping characters and worlds in films. The conversation will be moderated by director Peter Ramsey. Films are shown in 16mm, 35mm, 70mm, or digital laser projection in our beautiful Ted Mann Theater (TMT) or David Geffen Theater (DGT). In some cases, films have been restored by the Academy Film Archive or another film partner. Select screenings include introductions, Q&As, and/or special guests, so please check our website for updates, download our digital film guide, or follow us @academymuseumscreenings on Instagram. If you are interested in covering a program or would like to request an interview, please email museumpress@oscars.org.

Education and Public Programs Gallery Conversation with Gregory Nava Jan 6 | 1pm | Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby Join us for a conversation with director, writer, and producer Gregory Nava as he discusses the influences and impact on his creativity as a filmmaker as well as creating El Norte (1983). Drop-In Workshop for Families: Stop-Motion Jan 6, 13, 20 | 12:30pm | Shirley Temple Education Studio Families are invited to join museum educators every month to be inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and screenings to learn, create, and have fun! Families can create their own stop-motion animation using paper cutouts. Following the theme of friendship in this month’s  family matinee series, families can tell their own stories of friendship through the art of stop-motion animation. Drop-In Workshop for Teens: Miniature Set Design Jan 19 | 4:30pm | Shirley Temple Education Studio The Education team invites teens to join museum educators on the third Friday of every month to be inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and screenings, explore the museum, hang out, and get creative. In January’s Drop-In Workshop for Teens, they can design and create their own miniature set for their future film! Building Character: Sketch to Screen Jan 20 | 6pm | TMT Did you know characters can go through many looks before landing the right one on-screen? Learn more about the work of concept artists and how their craft helps build the foundation for characters and worlds in films with Phillip Boutte Jr. and Michael Uwandi, cofounders of 9B Collective, the first Black-owned concept art studio. The conversation will be moderated by director Peter Ramsey (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Rise of the Guardians). Academy Museum x Cinephile: Movie Trivia Night Jan 21 | 4:30pm | L5 Join us for movie trivia at the Academy Museum. The night’s theme is comedies and rom-coms! Tickets are free for Museum Members and $25 for non-members. Purchase the Cinephile card game with your ticket and receive $5 off. Gallery Spotlight: The Legacy of John Singleton Jan 26 | Noon | LL1 Free with museum general admission, the Gallery Spotlight series is a monthly conversation with featured guests. Join us for a conversation with producer Paul Hall and curatorial assistant Manouchka Labouba as they discuss the legacy and impact of John Singleton, as well as the Boyz n the Hood gallery in our Stories of Cinema exhibition which explores the movie's groundbreaking depiction of Black life in South Central as well as its lasting impact on popular culture.  John Waters: Pope of Trash Tours Fridays (Ongoing) | 1:30, 2, 2:30pm | L4 Dive into the unique, filthy, and laugh-out-loud world of John Waters with museum educators every Friday as they engage in films and objects in brief, 30-minute guided tours. These tours will cover a brief exploration into Waters’s process, style, and films as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer, and editor. Drop-In Tours: Costumes and Characters Fridays (Ongoing) | 1pm | L2/L3/L4 Ring in the new year with drop-in style tours this January, as museum educators explore the Identity gallery that features classic-era costumes and a spotlight on costume designer Ann Roth, among other recognizable and detailed costumes. Conversations will also focus on costumes and characters highlighted in The Art of Moviemaking: The Godfather, the Inventing Worlds and Characters: Encounters gallery, as well as our special exhibition John Waters: Pope of Trash.

Film Programs 송강호: Song Kang-ho Through January 13  Celebrate Song Kang-ho's incomparable legacy in Korean cinema, spanning three decades since his mid-1990s debut, with a testament to his profound impact on the art form. Born in 1967, Song realized his acting dream in his early twenties and has remained prolific since, contributing significantly to the expansion of Korean cinema. A master of versatility, Song transcends traditional character portrayals, demonstrating directorial insight and extensive filmmaking knowledge. The Academy Museum honors Song Kang-ho with his first retrospective series, acknowledging his dynamic career and genuine love for cinema.

The Attorney (변호인 ) (2013) Sat, Jan 6 | 2pm | TMT | DCP A Taxi Driver (택시운전사) (2017) Mon, Jan 8 | 7:30pm | TMT | DCP The Host (괴물 ) in 35mm (2006) Thu, Jan 11 | 7:30pm | TMT | 35mm The Age of Shadows (밀정) (2019) Sat, Jan 13 | 7:30pm | TMT | DCP

Works of Enduring Importance: 35 Years of the National Film Registry Through January 27  Established in 1988, the National Film Registry is a growing list of films deemed “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant” by the Librarian of Congress. Filmmakers, archives, studios, and the public make recommendations, and each December another twenty-five films are added to the Registry, highlighting the importance of their preservation for generations to come. Each year, this highly anticipated announcement has massive implications not just for film workers and cinephiles around the country, but also for the ongoing conservation and legacy of our national film heritage. As of December 14, 2022, the Registry includes 850 films, over 500 of which are represented within the collection of the Academy Film Archive. This limited series showcases the breadth, depth, and diversity of the Registry across its 35-year history.

El Norte (1983) Fri, Jan 5 | 7:30pm | TMT | DCP House Party in 35mm (1990) Fri, Jan 19 | 7:30pm | TMT | 35mm Chan is Missing (1982) Sat, Jan 20 | 2pm | TMT | DCP Stranger Than Paradise in 35mm (1984) Mon, Jan 22 | 7:30pm | TMT | 35mm 30th Anniversary of Hoop Dreams (1994) Sat, Jan 27 | 2pm | TMT | DCP

Beware the Elements! Natural Disasters on Film January 4–January 28  This screening series considers natural disasters through our planet’s primary elements—earth, wind, water, and fire—and seeks to highlight key moments in the history of the disaster film genre as a source of entertainment and portrayal of science, and as a tool to raise our collective consciousness about science-based solutions to the mounting global climate crisis. Discussions with noted scientists will follow select screenings.

Twister in 35mm  (1996) Thu, Jan 4 | 7:30pm | DGT | 35mm Volcano in 35mm (1997) Sat, Jan 6 | 7:30pm | TMT | 35mm Avalanche (1978) Sun, Jan 7 | 2pm | TMT | DCP Earthquake in 35mm (1974) Fri, Jan 12 | 7:30pm | DGT | 35mm The Wave (2015) Sat, Jan 13 | 2pm | TMT | DCP Deluge (1933) Sun, Jan 14 | 2pm | TMT | DCP The Day After Tomorrow in 35mm (2004) Thu, Jan 18 | 7:30pm | TMT | 35mm Deep Impact in 35mm (1998) Sat, Jan 20 | 7:30pm | DGT | 35mm When Time Ran Out (1980) Sun, Jan 21 | 2pm | TMT | DCP San Andreas in 3D (2015) Fri, Jan 26 | 7:30pm | DGT | DCP Ashfall (백두산) (2019) Sat, Jan 27 | 7:30pm | TMT | DCP The Swarm in 35mm (1978) Sun, Jan 28 | 2pm | TMT | 35mm

Family Matinees Ongoing Every Saturday, the Academy Museum screens films for families of all ages. All movies in this series are rated G or PG, unless otherwise noted. The final Family Matinee of every month is an accommodative screening* where we offer open captioning, keep the theater dimly lit, and maintain a lower volume for neurodivergent viewers. For the first Family Matinees theme of 2024, we are screening films added to the National Film Registry for their cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance, in conjunction with our limited series Works of Enduring Importance: 35 Years of the National Film Registry  screening through January 27, 2024. *Accommodative screenings may not always fit the month’s theme.

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial in 4K (1982) Sat, Jan 6 | 11am | TMT | 4K DCP The Black Stallion in 35mm (1979) Sat, Jan 13 | 11am | TMT | 35mm The Little Mermaid in 35mm (1989) Sat, Jan 20 | 11am | TMT | 35mm The Lego Batman Movie (2017)* Sat, Jan 27 | 11am | TMT | DCP

Branch Selects Ongoing  Branches of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences represent distinct disciplines of moviemaking. Working with members of the Academy branches, the Academy Museum presents a weekly series that offers a one-of-a-kind journey through film history. Each week, a different Academy branch selects a movie—from silent film to contemporary cinema—that represents a major achievement in the evolution of moviemaking and its unique disciplines. This month’s films were selected by the Actors, Casting Directors, Cinematographers, Costume Designers, and Directors branches.

Black Swan (2010) Wed, Jan 3 | 7:30pm | DGT | DCP The Big Chill in 4K (1983) Wed, Jan 10 | 7:30pm | DGT | 4K DCP Paris, Texas (1984) Wed, Jan 17 | 7:30pm | DGT | DCP Romeo and Juliet (1968) Wed, Jan 24 | 7:30pm | DGT | DCP Fish Tank (2009) Wed, Jan 31 | 7:30pm | DGT | DCP

Oscar® Sundays Ongoing This ongoing series celebrates films that have been honored at the Academy Awards®. In the month of January, we are celebrating the history of the National Film Registry by showcasing films honored at the Academy Awards that have been selected for addition to the Registry by the Librarian of Congress for their cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance.

Little Big Man in 35mm (1970) Sun, Jan 7 | 7:30pm | DGT | 35mm A Woman under the Influence in 35mm (1974) Sun, Jan 14 | 7:30pm | DGT | 35mm Buena Vista Social Club in 35mm (1999) Sun, Jan 21 | 7:30pm | DGT | 35mm Brokeback Mountain in 35mm (2005) Sun, Jan 28 | 7:30pm | DGT | 35mm

Spotlights Ongoing

Documenting a Movement: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Civil Rights Mon, Jan 15 | 7:30pm | TMT Martin Luther King Jr. Day, established in 1983, commemorates the influential civil rights leader. The Academy Museum pays tribute to King's legacy through two films highlighting the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. "The March," a historic short film by James Blue, captures the event with extensive footage, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. The feature film "The Bus," by Haskell Wexler, follows a diverse group of activists on a cross-country journey to join the March. After the film screenings, a discussion featuring UCLA scholar Ellen Scott, local activist Ben Caldwell, and two emerging filmmakers from the Academy Museum's Promise workshops will explore the enduring importance of speaking truth to power by documenting political movements.