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A Conversation with Documentarian Jason Cohn on Charles and Ray Eames (Part 1)

February 15, 2011 6:07 pm By

Late last year I had the pleasure of speaking with Jason Cohn about his latest film project called Eames: The Architect and the Painter, which is set to air in Fall 2011 on the PBS show American Masters. A condensed version of the first half of our conversation is published below. You can find the second half here.

I’ve known Jason for over 30 years and have followed his career with a lot of interest. When I started Curating Los Angeles (CLA) last Fall, I knew I would interview him at some point about his work, since as you’ll learn below, he is as fascinated by Los Angeles as I am and appreciates the many ways that the city has nurtured creative energies and impulses in a wide variety of fields.

Filed Under: Architecture, Art, Film, History, Interview

A Cinefamily Valentine’s Day – Casablanca and My Mondo Valentine

February 9, 2011 12:23 am By

There are many ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in LA. I wrote about two of them on my January 20 post, but if they didn’t interest you or you just want something different, perhaps you’ll find these two events to your liking.

Filed Under: Film

Her Wild Oat Screening at the Historic Orpheum Theatre Kicks off Wurlitzer Weekend 2011

January 12, 2011 6:29 am By

If you’ve never had the opportunity to experience a great silent movie with live organ accompaniment, then this event is for you. The Los Angeles Conservancy’s Broadway Initiative Cultural Partnership Program is proud to partner with the Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society (LATOS) as they present the 1927 silent comedy, Her Wild Oat. The film opens the society’s annual Wurlitzer Weekend and will screen at the magnificent 1926 Orpheum Theatre.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Film, Music

L.A. Conservancy Holiday Matinee

December 2, 2010 7:23 am By

Looking for something to do with your family this weekend? Want to see a movie in one of LA’s beautiful downtown theaters? Interested in exploring part of the Broadway Historic Theater District? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this event is for you.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Family Friendly Activity, Film, Historic - Cultural Site, Neighborhoods

The 2nd Los Angeles Animation Festival International Is Here!

November 30, 2010 6:53 pm By

If you’re an animation fan like me, you won’t want to miss this event. The producers of LA’s own animation festival have teamed up with The Cinefamily to bring an exceptional selection of animated films to our community.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Family Friendly Activity, Film

Come See New 16mm Experimental & Animation Films from Around the World

November 20, 2010 3:50 pm By

If you enjoy going to the movies but want something other than the typical Hollywood fare, this is an event for you. Los Angeles Filmforum presents a selection of independent films from the 48th Ann Arbor Film Festival in 2010. The program will include two films by local filmmakers Alexandra Cuesta and Laida Lertxundi. Both […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Film

Neon Noir – Flashy and electrifying boilers from the 1980s

November 19, 2010 7:25 pm By

This weekend you can watch two more movies in the Neon Noir film series, which Cinefamily co-presents with the Museum of Neon Art (MONA) and L.A. Record.

MONA is spicing up the event with installations of neon art to transform the Silent Movie Theater’s vintage decor with 80s funk.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Film