Free Movies

High prices at the movies got you down?  The Skirball Cultural Center has come to the rescue.   Tuesdays at 1:30 pm the Skirball shows a classic movie for free.  In March and April the center is honoring Katharine Hepburn by showing Woman of The Year, Adam's Rib, Pat & Mike, and The Philadephia Story.  Check the schedule for dates.

Date Night!

For a low cost date, nothing beats a great romantic movie.  Here are my top Valentine's picks for this weekend.

Today 2/12

Harold and Maude @ New Beverly Cinema

He's Just Not That Into You (21+) @ Arclight Sherman Oaks

Friday 2/13

Breakfast at Tiffanys, Roman Holiday @ Aero Theatre

Romeo and Juliet (1968) @ Egyptian Theatre

Saturday, Valentine's Day, 2/14

From Here to Eternity, Casablanca @ Aero Theatre

Harold and Maude @ Angel City Drive-In

Moulin Rouge, Romeo + Juliet (1996) @ Egyptian Theatre

The Philadelphia Story @ Alex Theatre

She's Out Of Control @ New Beverly Cinema (Midnight Screening)

Sunday 2/15

Adam's Rib, Pat & Mike @ Aero Theatre

Now, Voyager; Jezebel @ Egyptian Theatre

Saturday Night Fever, Flashdance @ New Beverly Cinema

Booksmart

When it comes to books, I have a real problem. One of my favorite pastimes is browsing the bookstore for books to buy that I will never actually have the chance to read. Rather than continuing to spend money on these wonderful dust collectors I have rediscovered one of my favorite childhood haunts: the public Library.

The Los Angeles Public Library has definitely stepped into 21st century. Audio and E-books are downloadable online. If you don't have a library card, you can pre-register for one through their website. Have a question for the librarian? A librarian is available via IM between 10 - 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. And don't forget, your local library will rent you movies for free too.

Because why buy the book when you can get the milk for free.

Sundance Shmundance

Not heading to Park City this year? That doesn't mean you can't create your own film festival.  

Don't forget the classics:  The New Beverly Cinema is currently showing BADLANDS and SUGARLAND EXPRESS.  On January 17th they are starting their Swords & Sorcery Festival for only $5.  And, from January 21 - 31 Peter Bogadanavich will be the guest programmer, introducing many of the screenings.  Take that Sundance!

In the mood for a Western? The Egyptian Theater at the American Cinematheque is showing THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN on Friday January 16th, and GUNFIGHT AT THE OK CORRAL on Saturday January 18th.  

Still not satisfied?  The Aero Theater in Santa Monica is showing a series of French New Wave classics followed by a few days of Hitchcock.  With movies like this and the beautiful weather we're having, who would want to go to the snow?

Alright, alright.  I get it.  You want to be able to schmooze with Industry elite about the fancy schmancy films you're seeing.  Well, Sundance is posting many short films from their shorts programs online so you too can watch them.  Starting tomorrow, you can download 10 shorts at the Sundance iTunes store.

Maybe we'll make it to Park City next year.