February 2012
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Cinefamily's 100 Most Outrageous Fucks! (encore show, Feb 29!)
NOTE: this show contains X-rated material.
If you’ve ever been to a showing of Cinefamily’s “The 100 Most Outrageous Kills” around Halloween time, then you KNOW that it’s a mind-blowing mix night of some of the craziest clips on the …
Animation Breakdown: Harry Smith's "Heaven And Earth Magic" (w/ original audio)
Both a heady milestone in low-budget folk animation, and a glimpse into the clip-art mindscape of one of America’s most legendary culture hounds!
Animation Breakdown: Harry Smith's "Heaven And Earth Magic" (live score by Flying Lotus!) 10PM
Reprising an unforgettable show commissioned for the Ann Arbor Film Festival, L.A.’s own Flying Lotus joins Animation Breakdown for a unique screening of animator/folk music archivist/string figure enthusiast/culture hound extraordinaire Harry Smith’s 66-minute animated collage film Heaven and Earth Magic…
Animation Breakdown: Harry Smith's "Heaven And Earth Magic" (live score by Flying Lotus!) 8PM
Reprising an unforgettable show commissioned for the Ann Arbor Film Festival, L.A.’s own Flying Lotus joins Animation Breakdown for a unique screening of animator/folk music archivist/string figure enthusiast/culture hound extraordinaire Harry Smith’s 66-minute animated collage film Heaven and Earth Magic…
The Acro-Cats/Rock-Cats live! + "That Darn Cat"!
7:30pm – The Acro-Cats/Rock-Cats LIVE!
9:30pm-ish – “That Darn Cat”
It’s a CATastrophic PAWSativly MEOWraculous CATtacular! Join us for a very special evening as we celebrate the worlds cutest cuddliest creatures with a command performance by the world famous Acro-Cats …
MEMBERS-ONLY POTLUCK: Awards-Watching Party (Interrupted by Doug Benson!)
Admission to this show is first-come, first-serve for Cinefamily members ONLY. To sign up for membership, go to cinefamily.org/membership
The FP (L.A. premiere party, cast/crew in person!)
The dumpster lovechild of Mad Max, Idiocracy and Footloose, The FP weaves a harrowing tale of bros, hos, and fancy footwork. Cast/crew in person!
Bullhead (2/25, 7:00pm)
The Belgian crime epic Bullhead has just been nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2012 Oscars — and Cinefamily now brings it to you on the big screen!
Michael (2/25, 4:30pm)
Former Michael Hanake casting director Markus Schleinzer explodes with Michael, a debut that paints a real-world picture all too normal for comfort…
Bullhead (2/25, 1:30pm)
The Belgian crime epic Bullhead has just been nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2012 Oscars — and Cinefamily now brings it to you on the big screen!
Birdemic Fest ("Birdemic" & sneak peek at "Birdemic 2"!)
Join James Nguyen as he presents exclusive footage from his new Birdemic sequel, plus an anniversary screening of the film that started it all!
Cinefamily's 100 Most Outrageous Fucks (encore show!)
This show is sold out, but you now can catch our encore show on Wednesday, February 29th, 9:45pm!
Michael (2/24, 7:45pm)
Former Michael Hanake casting director Markus Schleinzer explodes with Michael, a debut that paints a real-world picture all too normal for comfort…
Bullhead (2/24, 4:45pm)
The Belgian crime epic Bullhead has just been nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2012 Oscars — and Cinefamily now brings it to you on the big screen!
PRIVATE RENTAL (6:30pm-11:30pm)
On this day, we will not be open to the public, as some lucky patron has rented the theatre — both supporting the Cinefamily and utilizing the beautiful Silent Movie Theatre for their own needs. The Silent Movie Theatre can …
Bullhead (2/23, 3:40pm)
The Belgian crime epic Bullhead has just been nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2012 Oscars — and Cinefamily now brings it to you on the big screen!
Michael (2/23, 1:20pm)
Former Michael Hanake casting director Markus Schleinzer explodes with Michael, a debut that paints a real-world picture all too normal for comfort…
Doug Benson's Movie Interruption: The Twilight Saga - Breaking Dawn, Part 1
Since February is the “month of love”, Doug & Co. have chosen the latest entry in the “vampires + werewolves x humans = chaste romance” Twilight franchise!
Michael (2/22, 5:45pm)
Former Michael Hanake casting director Markus Schleinzer explodes with Michael, a debut that paints a real-world picture all too normal for comfort…
Bullhead (2/22, 3:00pm)
The Belgian crime epic Bullhead has just been nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2012 Oscars — and Cinefamily now brings it to you on the big screen!
Michael (2/21, 10:35pm)
Former Michael Hanake casting director Markus Schleinzer explodes with Michael, a debut that paints a real-world picture all too normal for comfort…
Bullhead (2/21, 7:45pm)
The Belgian crime epic Bullhead has just been nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2012 Oscars — and Cinefamily now brings it to you on the big screen!
Michael (2/21, 5:30pm)
Former Michael Hanake casting director Markus Schleinzer explodes with Michael, a debut that paints a real-world picture all too normal for comfort…
Bullhead (2/20, 10:00pm)
The Belgian crime epic Bullhead has just been nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2012 Oscars — and Cinefamily now brings it to you on the big screen!
IDA's Doc U: And The Award Goes To...
What does it take to mount a successful awards campaign, and how much does it cost? And what does an award really mean for the future of your film and your career?
Michael (2/20, 5:15pm)
Former Michael Hanake casting director Markus Schleinzer explodes with Michael, a debut that paints a real-world picture all too normal for comfort…
Michael (2/19, 10:20pm)
Former Michael Hanake casting director Markus Schleinzer explodes with Michael, a debut that paints a real-world picture all too normal for comfort…
Bullhead (2/19, 7:30pm)
The Belgian crime epic Bullhead has just been nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2012 Oscars — and Cinefamily now brings it to you on the big screen!
Michael (2/19, 5:15pm)
Former Michael Hanake casting director Markus Schleinzer explodes with Michael, a debut that paints a real-world picture all too normal for comfort…
Bullhead (2/19, 2:30pm)
The Belgian crime epic Bullhead has just been nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2012 Oscars — and Cinefamily now brings it to you on the big screen!
Everything Is Terrible! presents Doggiewoggiez! Poochiewoochiez! (midnight encore!)
It’s the L.A. premiere of EIT!’s third feature-length dose of third-eye-gouging found footage mania: a remake of Jodorowsky’s The Holy Mountain — told entirely with footage from doggie movies!
Everything Is Terrible! presents Doggiewoggiez! Poochiewoochiez! (L.A. premiere!)
It’s the L.A. premiere of EIT!’s third feature-length dose of third-eye-gouging found footage mania: a remake of Jodorowsky’s The Holy Mountain — told entirely with footage from doggie movies!
Bullhead (2/18, 7:15pm)
The Belgian crime epic Bullhead has just been nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2012 Oscars — and Cinefamily now brings it to you on the big screen!
Michael (2/18, 5:00pm)
Former Michael Hanake casting director Markus Schleinzer explodes with Michael, a debut that paints a real-world picture all too normal for comfort…
Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest (cast/crew reunion screening!)
Join cast & crew members of one of the most crazy and wickedly entertaining Stephen King film adaptations ever for a Q&A after the film!
Bullhead (2/17, 7:30pm, DIRECTOR & STAR IN PERSON, OPENING NIGHT PARTY!))
Director Michaël R. Roskam & star Matthias Schoenaerts will be here for a Q&A after the film — and stick around for our opening night afterparty!
Michael (2/17, 5:15pm)
Former Michael Hanake casting director Markus Schleinzer explodes with Michael, a debut that paints a real-world picture all too normal for comfort…
Michael (2/16, 7:45pm)
Former Michael Hanake casting director Markus Schleinzer explodes with Michael, a debut that paints a real-world picture all too normal for comfort…
Michael (2/16, 5:30pm)
Former Michael Hanake casting director Markus Schleinzer explodes with Michael, a debut that paints a real-world picture all too normal for comfort…
Rock & Roll Experiments (Toni Basil in person!)
Rock ‘n roll and experimental film were on parallel groundbreaking paths from the late ‘60s to the early ‘70s, fueled by all of the ecstasy and anger of a vibrant and explosive California counterculture never to be replicated.
CINEFAMILY RINGTONES: 100 Most Outrageous Fucks!
Cinefamily’s 100 Most Outrageous Fucks – “Twentynine Palms” Orgasm of the Century! (iPhone ringtone)
Last night’s premiere of our “100 Most Outrageous …
Cinefamily's 100 Most Outrageous Fucks!
THIS SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT, BUT YOU CAN NOW CATCH OUR NEWLY-SCHEDULED ENCORE SHOW, Friday, February 24th, 10:15pm!
If you’ve ever been to a showing of Cinefamily’s “The 100 Most Outrageous Kills” around Halloween time, then you KNOW …
SPECIAL VALENTINE'S DAY SHOW: Sunrise
Join us for an ultimate film date night, as we screen one of the most visually sumptuous and emotionally rewarding films from silent Hollywood.
MEMBERS-ONLY CINEMA POTLUCK: Wendy Clarke's Love Tapes
Tonight we invite you to join us for a visual Valentine’s smorgasbord, replete with our three favorite F’s: Food, Flicks, and Friends (we’re saving our other favorite F for the following night).
Dublab presents A Labrat Matinee 10: The Light Bends
Open your pupils wide and join us for another sublime installment of rarely-seen music videos, comedy clips, out-there animation, new Dublab films, and other eye-melting magic.
"The Thin Man" Cocktail Party!
One of cinema’s most beguiling couples presented in a de-lovely 35mm print, plus jazz and martinis a’plenty on our back patio!
Grunge-Tastic "Singles" Mixer ('90s Party featuring "Singles"!)
Break out that belly shirt, put on your toe rings, and tie that flannel around your waist as you join Cinefamily for a grunge-tastic time machine evening back to the year 1992!
Animation Breakdown: The Secret World of Arrietty (free sneak preview!)
NOTE: This show is free (first-come, first-serve). To help us track attendance and limit waiting line size, you must pre-register for “first-come, first-serve” admission. One registration per person. All current Cinefamily members get first entry. Your registration does not guarantee …
Stony Island (presented by The Numero Group & Cinespia)
For the first time in 30 years, this classic slice of ‘70s Chicago storytelling comes to the big screen in 35mm, with director Andrew Davis (The Fugitive) in person!
Minnie And Moskowitz (Seymour Cassel in person!)
We’re excited to welcome back for the always-exuberant Seymour Cassel for a post-screening Q&A, to talk about a film dear to both his heart and ours!
"Delocated" Witness Protection Program Party!
“Jon” from Adult Swim’s Delocated hosts a night of both anonymous and non-anonymous music and entertainment!
SPECIAL THURSDAY JERRY BECK SHOW: Valentoons!
A program featuring rare 35mm and 16mm Technicolor film prints, as well as cartoons suitable for cartoon lovers of all ages!
Kill List (2/9, 5:45pm)
The most wickedly vibrant genre film to emerge out of England in years, Kill List is a tour de excessive force that deftly blends Wicker Man-style occult freakiness with pulse-pounding gangland realism.
Kill List (2/8, 10:30pm)
The most wickedly vibrant genre film to emerge out of England in years, Kill List is a tour de excessive force that deftly blends Wicker Man-style occult freakiness with pulse-pounding gangland realism.
Wholphin Valentine's Show
Come celebrate the most uniquely odd and profoundly amusing expressions of love with a night of Wholphin shorts, featuring films from the soon-to-be-released Wholphin No. 15 DVD.
Margaret (2/8, 4:45pm)
Due to Top Ten List inclusion from critics across the country, and the passionate “Project Margaret” word-of-mouth campaign, Cinefamily helped fight for your right to see director Kenneth Lonergan’s magnum opus on the big screen!
PRIVATE RENTAL (7:30pm-10:30pm)
On this day, we will not be open to the public, as some lucky patron has rented the theatre — both supporting the Cinefamily and utilizing the beautiful Silent Movie Theatre for their own needs. The Silent Movie Theatre can …
Kill List (2/7, 4:30pm)
The most wickedly vibrant genre film to emerge out of England in years, Kill List is a tour de excessive force that deftly blends Wicker Man-style occult freakiness with pulse-pounding gangland realism.
Kill List (2/6, 10:20pm)
The most wickedly vibrant genre film to emerge out of England in years, Kill List is a tour de excessive force that deftly blends Wicker Man-style occult freakiness with pulse-pounding gangland realism.
Kill List (2/6, 8:00pm)
The most wickedly vibrant genre film to emerge out of England in years, Kill List is a tour de excessive force that deftly blends Wicker Man-style occult freakiness with pulse-pounding gangland realism.
JEAN HARLOW PJ Party wrap-up!
Our Pajama Party programmer Suki weighs in below on how much fun January’s PJ Party edition was!
The swish of satin was almost audible over the swingin’ 1920s tunes, as doors opened on the latest Cinefama Pajama Party, Jean Harlow-style, …
Margaret (2/6, 4:45pm)
Due to Top Ten List inclusion from critics across the country, and the passionate “Project Margaret” word-of-mouth campaign, Cinefamily helped fight for your right to see director Kenneth Lonergan’s magnum opus on the big screen!
Kill List (2/5, 10:30pm)
The most wickedly vibrant genre film to emerge out of England in years, Kill List is a tour de excessive force that deftly blends Wicker Man-style occult freakiness with pulse-pounding gangland realism.
Margaret (2/5, 7:15pm)
Due to Top Ten List inclusion from critics across the country, and the passionate “Project Margaret” word-of-mouth campaign, Cinefamily helped fight for your right to see director Kenneth Lonergan’s magnum opus on the big screen!
Kill List (2/5, 5:00pm)
The most wickedly vibrant genre film to emerge out of England in years, Kill List is a tour de excessive force that deftly blends Wicker Man-style occult freakiness with pulse-pounding gangland realism.
Margaret (2/5, 1:45pm)
Due to Top Ten List inclusion from critics across the country, and the passionate “Project Margaret” word-of-mouth campaign, Cinefamily helped fight for your right to see director Kenneth Lonergan’s magnum opus on the big screen!
Kill List (2/4, 10:15pm, DIRECTOR IN PERSON!)
The most wickedly vibrant genre film to emerge out of England in years, Kill List is a tour de excessive force that deftly blends Wicker Man-style occult freakiness with pulse-pounding gangland realism.
Kill List (2/4, 7:30pm, DIRECTOR IN PERSON!)
The most wickedly vibrant genre film to emerge out of England in years, Kill List is a tour de excessive force that deftly blends Wicker Man-style occult freakiness with pulse-pounding gangland realism.
Margaret (2/4, 4:15pm)
Due to Top Ten List inclusion from critics across the country, and the passionate “Project Margaret” word-of-mouth campaign, Cinefamily helped fight for your right to see director Kenneth Lonergan’s magnum opus on the big screen!
Margaret (2/4, 1:00pm)
Due to Top Ten List inclusion from critics across the country, and the passionate “Project Margaret” word-of-mouth campaign, Cinefamily helped fight for your right to see director Kenneth Lonergan’s magnum opus on the big screen!
Kill List (2/3, 11:59pm)
The most wickedly vibrant genre film to emerge out of England in years, Kill List is a tour de excessive force that deftly blends Wicker Man-style occult freakiness with pulse-pounding gangland realism.
Kill List (2/3, 7:30pm, DIRECTOR IN PERSON, OPENING NIGHT PARTY!)
The most wickedly vibrant genre film to emerge out of England in years, Kill List is a tour de excessive force that deftly blends Wicker Man-style occult freakiness with pulse-pounding gangland realism.
Margaret (2/3, 4:15pm)
Due to Top Ten List inclusion from critics across the country, and the passionate “Project Margaret” word-of-mouth campaign, Cinefamily helped fight for your right to see director Kenneth Lonergan’s magnum opus on the big screen!
Margaret (2/2, 10:45pm)
Due to Top Ten List inclusion from critics across the country, and the passionate “Project Margaret” word-of-mouth campaign, Cinefamily helped fight for your right to see director Kenneth Lonergan’s magnum opus on the big screen!
Margaret (2/2, 7:30pm)
Due to Top Ten List inclusion from critics across the country, and the passionate “Project Margaret” word-of-mouth campaign, Cinefamily helped fight for your right to see director Kenneth Lonergan’s magnum opus on the big screen!
Margaret (2/2, 4:15pm)
Due to Top Ten List inclusion from critics across the country, and the passionate “Project Margaret” word-of-mouth campaign, Cinefamily helped fight for your right to see director Kenneth Lonergan’s magnum opus on the big screen!
Margaret (2/1, 10:30pm)
Due to Top Ten List inclusion from critics across the country, and the passionate “Project Margaret” word-of-mouth campaign, Cinefamily helped fight for your right to see director Kenneth Lonergan’s magnum opus on the big screen!
What Happened To Jones? (1926)
A silent double bill full of delightful drag, animated androgeny and mirthful misunderstandings!
Margaret (2/1, 4:45pm)
Due to Top Ten List inclusion from critics across the country, and the passionate “Project Margaret” word-of-mouth campaign, Cinefamily helped fight for your right to see director Kenneth Lonergan’s magnum opus on the big screen!
