AMTV, Los Angeles, Aug 13 – The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announces its new film series, public events, and education programs for the fall season. Programs include the Los Angeles premiere of the new 4K restoration of Burden of Dreams (1982) presented by Werner Herzog; Don’t Go into the Vault: An Academy Film Archive Trailer Show in 35mm; a five-film Godzilla-Thon! plus day-long activities to celebrate the anniversary of the first Gojira film; a conversation with Academy Award®-winning actor and Academy Museum Gala Honoree Rita Moreno , followed by a screening of West Side Story (1961) in 70mm; the annual Home Movie Day in collaboration with the Academy Film Archive; American Fiction: A Conversation with Cord Jefferson and Dr. Patricia Hill Collins presented in partnership with the Berggruen Institute; Hollywoodland: The Origins of the Studios, a screening series programmed to accompany the museum’s exhibition; James Baldwin at the Movies, a series of films adapted from the literary works of the civil rights activist on his centenary; Hasta la Raíz: To the Root, a Latine/x coming-of-age film series; Sophia Loren: La Diva di Napoli , a presentation of some of Loren’s most enduring performances with Sophia Loren in-person; and Monster Mash, a day of activities, screenings, and special monster appearances by characters from the Universal Studios theme parks.
The Academy Museum will also screen The Wonders of Technicolor , a film series programmed to accompany Color in Motion: Chromatic Explorations of Cinema. The exhibition opens on October 6 alongside Cyberpunk: Envisioning Possible Futures Through Cinema as a part of PST ART: Art & Science Collide, an initiative presented by Getty featuring more than 70 cultural institutions across Southern California, offering thematically linked exhibitions and programs in a five-month-long exploration of the intersections of art and science.
“This fall, we’ve curated a season of programming that allows audiences to engage with enduring movie icons—from Godzilla to Rita Moreno—as well as the many crafts that make these movies come to life on our screens,” said Academy Museum Director and President Amy Homma. “With the opening of Color in Motion and Cyberpunk, its accompanying programming, and beyond, all our audiences are encouraged to visit us this season to see what’s new and celebrate what is timeless.”
ACADEMY MUSEUM FREE DAY
To celebrate the Academy Museum’s third anniversary on September 29, general admission, including a matinee screening of the silent comedy The Gold Rush (1925), will be free to the public. A 20% discount will be available on all store merchandise.
The Pixar Toy Story 3D Zoetrope will also make its return on view from September 29, 2024–July 13, 2025. It will be presented in the Warner Bros. gallery alongside a historical “Wheel of Life” zoetrope from the 19th century and historical image sets—all from the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’s outstanding Richard Balzer pre-cinema collection.
SPOTLIGHT FILM SCREENINGS
Fall Spotlights include the Los Angeles 4K restoration premiere of Burden of Dreams (1982) presented by Werner Herzog on September 7; Don’t Go into the Vault: An Academy Film Archive Trailer Show in 35mm, showcasing retro horror trailers spanning decades on October 12; and a screening of Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) in 3D on October 26 as a part of the museum’s Monster Mash.
LIMITED FILM SERIES
From September 5 to November 14, the Academy Museum presents Hollywoodland: The Origins of the Studios . This screening series is programmed to accompany the museum’s exhibition Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital, which tells the origin story of filmmaking in early 20th-century Los Angeles and spotlights the impact of the predominately Jewish filmmakers whose establishment of the American film studio system transformed the city into a global epicenter of cinema. The series celebrates eight major studios, each through on representative title that played an instrumental role in its successful growth. Academy Museum visitors who purchase general admission to the museum are welcome to join us for same-day screenings in this film series during their visit, free of charge.
To celebrate the centenary of novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and civil rights activist James Baldwin, the Academy Museum presents a series of films adapted from his literary works alongside documentaries that reflect on Baldwin’s remarkable legacy. James Baldwin at the Movies screens September 6–14.
Hasta la Raíz: To the Root highlights films that offer a glimpse into the varied experiences Latine/x adolescents and young adults face. This coming-of-age film series begins on September 16 and runs through October 13, featuring stories like Mi Amigo Ángel (1964), Bad Hair (2013), and Freda (2021).
To accompany the opening of the Color in Motion: Chromatic Explorations of Cinema exhibition on October 6, the Academy Museum presents The Wonders of Technicolor . This film series celebrates the vibrant and indelible impact of Technicolor on Hollywood productions and audiences. The series runs from the exhibition opening, October 6, until November 23.
From November 7 to 30, the Academy Museum presents Sophia Loren: La Diva di Napoli in celebration of the performer’s 90th birthday, with Sofia Loren in person on November 7 and 8. Born Sofia Costanza Brigida Villani Scicolone on September 20, 1934, Sophia Loren has an unrivaled career both in her native Italy and in Hollywood, appearing in nearly 100 films over seven decades, and was the first person to win an acting Academy Award® for a performance in a non-English language.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
On September 14, audiences can join Academy Award®-winning screenwriter Cord Jefferson for a conversation with 2023 Berggruen Prize Laureate, Dr. Patricia Hill Collins, a renowned sociologist specializing in the study of race, class, and gender about her scholarship and how his film American Fiction (2023) challenges dominant stereotypes and narratives around Black life, culture, perspectives, and experiences. American Fiction: A Conversation with Cord Jefferson and Dr. Patricia Hill Collins is presented in partnership with Berggruen Institute and will be followed by a screening of American Fiction.
On October 17, the museum welcomes Academy Award®-winning actor and Academy Museum Gala Honoree Rita Moreno for a conversation on her life and iconic eight-decade long career. A Conversation with Rita Moreno will be followed by a screening of West Side Story (1961) in 70mm.
Audiences can join the Academy Museum on October 26 for Monster Mash . This fun-filled day will include special effects makeup demonstrations based on looks from Universal Pictures’s classic monster movies, ghostly tours, exclusive merchandise, and special appearances from the Universal Monsters characters from the Universal Studios theme parks. The program will be followed by a screening of Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) in 3D in the David Geffen Theater.
To celebrate the anniversary of the first Gojira film on November 3, which was released in theaters in Japan exactly 70 years ago, the Academy Museum presents its first-ever all-day marathon, Godzilla-Thon! , featuring five classic and contemporary Godzilla films. In addition to film screenings, visitors can also attend a Godzilla meet and greet and Godzilla stop-motion animation workshop.
On November 24, audiences can bring their own film stock and join the Academy Museum to celebrate Home Movie Day 2024 . The museum education team in partnership with the Academy Film Archive and regional Home Movie Day volunteers will guide visitors through film inspection, workshops to learn about at-home projection, and all-ages-friendly activities. Then, participants can come together for an exciting, emotional, and fun community screening of as many of the films as possible.
After the community celebration, there will be a special free screening of Hollywood Home Movies from the Academy Film Archive collection in the Ted Mann Theater. The films will be presented with live commentary from Academy Film Archivists.
PUBLICATIONS
This fall, the Academy Museum announces the release of two catalogues to accompany its new exhibitions.
From the earliest hand-painted films to Technicolor and today’s digital cinema, Color in Motion: Chromatic Explorations of Cinema takes readers on a journey through the evolution and significance of color in film. Insightful analysis, engaging case studies, and inspiring conversations with scholars and experts in the field trace the historical development of color technologies and their profound impact on audiences. Richly illustrated with images spanning 130 years of cinema, including new scans of rare silent-era film prints, this essential volume celebrates the vibrant history of color on screen.
Cyberpunk: Envisioning Possible Futures through Cinema examines the global impact and lasting influence of cyberpunk on cinema culture. Through rarely published behind-the-scenes photographs, film stills, and concept art, the book spotlights iconic cyberpunk films such as Blade Runner (1982), Tron (1982), and The Matrix (1999); foundational animated features including Akira (1988) and Ghost in the Shell (1995); and more recent releases such as Sleep Dealer (2008), Pumzi (2009), Night Raiders (2021), and Neptune Frost (2021). Contextual essays and case studies written by critics, historians, and filmmakers offer new perspectives on these films and their legacies.
Color in Motion: Chromatic Explorations of Cinema and Cyberpunk: Envisioning Possible Futures through Cinema are co-published by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and DelMonico Books/D.A.P. Both books are now available for pre-order at the Academy Museum Store.
ONGOING SERIES AND PROGRAMS
Oscar® Sundays: Held every Sunday evening in the David Geffen Theater, this fall’s Oscar Sunday program will showcase Western films. Titled Oscar Sundays: This Land, this season was programmed by guest programmer Adam Piron, director of the Sundance Institute’s Indigenous Program.
Family Matinees: Held every Saturday for families of all ages. For the months of September and November, the museum is highlighting favorites from the year 1999. October will highlight classic Universal monster movies.
Branch Selects: 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 branch selects a film that represents a major achievement in the evolution of moviemaking and its unique disciplines.
Available Space: A monthly series showcasing experimental and independent film and media. This fall’s Available Space programs include Harry Smith’s Film #18, Mahagonny (1980) in 4K, Glide of Transparency (2016) from filmmaker Betzy Bromberg, and the Divine Visions of Ishu Patel.
Drop-in Tours : All are welcome to join public drop-in style gallery conversations to explore moviemakers, their ideas, and beloved movie objects in conversation with museum educators. The tours are free with admission, from 1pm to 3pm on Fridays. This fall’s tours will focus on Lourdes Portillo, documentaries and character design in Stories of Cinema 2, monsters and heroes in Stories of Cinema 3, The Godfather gallery, and Color in Motion.
Drop-In Workshops for Teens: Held on the third Friday of every month from 4:30pm to 6:30pm and designed for teens ages 14 and up. This fall’s workshops will focus on photography and lighting and Color in Motion.
Drop-In Workshops for Families: Held the first three Saturdays of every month, Drop-In Workshops for Families are designed for families with children ages 2 and up. This fall’s workshops are inspired by The Iron Giant (1999), The Skeleton Dance (1929), and Día de los Muertos.
Gallery Spotlights: Gallery Spotlights feature special guests who will explore select exhibition spaces and themes.
Education and family programs are ongoing at the Academy Museum, complementary to the film programming. Programs take place throughout the museum in exhibition galleries, theaters, and the Shirley Temple Education Studio.
The museum offers ASL Interpreted Tours monthly for the hard of hearing and Deaf communities, Visual Description Tours for the low vision and blind communities, and Calm Morning programs and accommodative Family Matinee film screenings for visitors who are neurodivergent.
TICKETS AND ADMISSION
Tickets for film screenings and public programs are sold separately and do not require general admission to the museum. All tickets are available through advance online reservations via the Academy Museum’s website.
Film screening tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors (age 62+), $5 for students, $5 for children (ages 17 and younger), and $8 for museum members. Admission to daytime film screenings is $5.
Public and education program tickets range from free with admission to $20 for adults.
Museum members receive complimentary general admission for unlimited visits and priority admission. Visitors can learn more about membership benefits, which include a 10% discount in the Academy Museum Store, and exclusive members-only advance film screenings, by visiting the museum’s website.
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9月2日普利茅斯讯，来自马萨诸塞州达克斯伯里（Duxbury）的36岁前产科护士琳赛·克兰西（Lindsay Clancy）谋杀案陪审团陷入僵局，在法官发出罕见指示后于第5天休庭回家。 在审判的第5天，陪审团未能达成裁决。法官发布了“图伊-罗德里格斯指示”（Tuey-Rodriguez charge），敦促他们达成一致意见。陪审团在历经4天、总计超过23小时的审议后，于9月1日暂时休会回家。陪审团将于9月3日上午返回，继续进行审议。 克兰西目前正在接受的审判，她被指控3项一级谋杀指控涉及其3名子女的死亡；她于2023年1月24日在其家中杀害了3个年幼的孩子：5岁的科拉（Cora)、3岁的道森（Dawson）以及8个月大的卡伦（Callan)。这3名儿童均未满6岁，于2023年1月被发现死于家中，死因为勒死。 克兰西用健身阻力带勒死3个孩子后，试图通过割伤自己并从2楼窗户跳下来自杀。她幸存了下来，但导致了瘫痪。 她面临3项一级谋杀罪指控。克兰西并不否认杀害了孩子，但辩称她自己当时患有产后精神病，因此不应承担刑事责任。 检方则主张克兰西当时具备辨别是非的能力且蓄意行凶，并指出相关证据显示她曾有过预谋，且因深知伤害孩子的念头是不对的，而向医生隐瞒了这些想法。 今天，在陪审团第2次表示陷入僵局后，法官发布了“ “图伊-罗德里格斯指示”，即敦促陪审团达成一致裁决的特别指示。 陪审团成员随后被允许回家，并将于9月3日上午返回。如果他们仍无法达成一致，该案件可能会以“流审”（mistrial）告终，尽管也有陪审团在收到此类指示后最终达成了裁决。 在克兰西谋杀案庭审中，法官于今天开庭时发出严正警告，强调将严格执行有关本案行为规范的规定。 威廉·沙利文（William Sullivan）法官在法庭上说：“我只想提醒在场及其他各方，针对本案的审理程序已发布相关命令，同时本州也有涉及陪审员、证人、律师及其他相关人员的法律法规。” 沙利文法官还表示，这些命令和法规“正在并将继续得到执行”，但拒绝作进一步阐述，称他只想传达这一要点，而“不作后续说明或评论”。…
9月2日华盛顿讯，美国铸币局在美东时间今天中午开始发售印有特朗普总统肖像的金色1美元硬币，单枚价格在1.55美元至2.44美元之间。 尽管美国法规规定只有已故人士的形象才能出现在货币上，但特朗普政府表示，根据一项允许采用新设计以纪念美国建国250周年的2020年法律，总统的形象可能会出现在硬币上。 美国铸币局今天表示，这些新硬币既可用作法定货币，也被定位为收藏品。这些正面印有特朗普的头像，并刻有“自由”(Liberty)、“我们信仰上帝”(In God We Trust)，以及“1776 ~ 2026”字样的硬币于今年7月首次公布，硬币背面图案为描绘了一只抓着橄榄枝和一束箭的鹰的总统徽章，并刻有数字“250”，以纪念美国建国250周年。 美国铸币局称，这些特朗普总统主题硬币呈金黄色，但主要成分为铜，另含6%的锌、3.5%的锰和2%的镍，并不含实际黄金成分。这些硬币的售价视购买数量而定：25枚装的卷装硬币售价为61美元，而100枚装的袋装硬币售价为154.50美元。 美国铸币局表示：“这些特别发行的流通版美元硬币旨在纪念这一具有历史意义的国家里程碑；它们既是日常使用的美国硬币，又融合了难得一见的周年纪念设计，必将成为现代钱币收藏中的一大亮点。” 美国铸币局还表示，在其官网上销售的硬币袋和成卷硬币中，将随机混入25万枚带有“7月4日”（July 4th）特制标记的特朗普总统主题1美元硬币。
9月1日华盛顿讯，美国司法部反垄断局今天表示，已扩大针对牛肉价格可负担性的调查，将美国8家最大的杂货零售商纳入调查范围。美国司法部称，副部长斯坦利·伍德沃德（Stanley Woodward）已致函8家公司，就近期牛肉零售价格上涨事宜进行问询。 美国司法部表示：“牛肉价格是美国民众高度关注的问题，也是本届司法部的优先事项。” 此次调查范围的扩大，是在美国司法部于今年5月对“四大”肉类加工商，包括JBS、嘉吉（Cargill)、泰森食品（Tyson Foods）和国家牛肉公司（National Beef）发起反垄断调查之后进行的。美国司法部称，这4家企业控制了美国超过85%的牛肉加工市场。 美国司法部今天宣布的消息，意味着联邦政府的审查范围已扩展至食品供应链的零售环节。美国司法部表示，接受调查的零售商包括克罗格（Kroger)、普布利克斯（Publix)、沃尔玛（Walmart)、艾伯森（Albertsons)、阿尔迪（Aldi)、阿霍德·德尔海兹（Ahold Delhaize)、好市多（Costco）和亚马逊（Amazon)。 美国司法部继5月份宣布对美国牛只及牛肉市场潜在的反垄断违规行为展开调查后表示，目前正在审查超过300万份文件，并对业内相关人士进行访谈。联邦官员一直在调查肉类加工行业的市场集中度是否推高了牛肉价格。 时任司法部长托德·布兰奇（Todd Blanche）在当时举行的新闻发布会上表示，如果举报人提供的信息促成了成功的执法行动，他们可能会获得丰厚的奖励。 布兰奇在介绍美国司法部的举报人奖励计划时说道：“如果您提供的信息帮助我们获得了超过100万美元的刑事处罚，您将有权获得我们追回款项中15%至30%的份额。” 美国农业部长布鲁克·罗林斯（Brooke Rollins）还将这项调查与关于粮食安全及国内肉牛供应缩减的更广泛担忧联系起来，指出截至今年1月1日，美国肉牛和犊牛存栏量约为8620万头，这是“自20世纪50年代以来的最低水平”。 上周，特朗普总统表示将授权起草相关法律文件，旨在赋予美国农民和牧场主“自行加工农产品”的权利；他将此举描述为打破肉类行业所谓“恶劣垄断”的努力。此举旨在为牧场主提供一条绕过大型肉类加工企业的途径，这些企业处于牧场主的肉牛与杂货店货架之间的关键环节。此前，特朗普总统决定允许增加外国牛肉进口，这一举措在农业地区引发了强烈反弹。…
9月1日加州优胜美地讯，加州弗雷斯诺-优胜美地国际机场（FAT）正考虑废除一项“9·11”事件后实施的禁止人们在登机口区域进行送别的规定，拟允许未持机票的访客通过美国运输安全管理局（TSA）的安检并进入机场航站楼。若该项新规定的调整得以落实，人们将能再次在登机口附近重逢或送行，访客也能进入航站楼内的餐饮和购物区。 弗雷斯诺-优胜美地国际机场拟议中的一项调整，旨在让美国人能够重温那些温馨感人的场景，即亲友在登机口附近依依惜别或重逢的画面；而在2001年美国“9·11”恐怖袭击导致机场安保措施升级之前，这类场景曾是常态。 根据美国“9·11”事件后的安保规定，通常只有持票旅客才能进入安检区之后的区域，尽管航空公司在特定情况下也可签发登机口通行证。 弗雷斯诺市航空局局长马克·索普（Mark Thorpe）正在研究一项计划，旨在让亲友们能够有机会在登机口附近体验那些充满情感的重逢与道别时刻。 据《弗雷斯诺蜜蜂报》(Fresno Bee）报道，索普表示：“无论是迎接久别重逢的亲人、在机场享用晚餐，还是召开商务会议，机场都能为人们创造各种各样的体验。” 索普还表示，该变化有望提升旅客体验，并让社区意识到机场是一个“独特的场所”。开放安检区以外的区域，将允许访客与抵离旅客一同用餐和购物；这不仅能为机场增加收入，还能让亲朋好友在航班起飞前拥有更多相聚的时光。 索普认为：“这建立了一种对该机场的喜爱之情和某种联系。也许，这意味着他们更愿意从这里乘机出行。” 若大量未持机票的人员涌入航站楼，可能会影响美国运输安全管理局的人员配置，延长安检排队时间，并占用登机口的座位资源。此外，任何此类计划均须获得美国运输安全管理局批准，通过安检程序，并遵守机场方面的相关限制规定。 如果弗雷斯诺机场采纳该举措，它将加入加州另外6个机场的行列，这些机场已实施相关计划，允许获批的非乘机访客进入安检区。 加州其他已扩大通行权限的机场包括奥克兰旧金山湾区机场（OAK)、旧金山国际机场（SFO)、安大略国际机场（ONT)、圣地亚哥国际机场（SAN)、棕榈泉国际机场（PSP)，以及约翰·韦恩机场（SNA）；这使得加州成为拥有此类计划机场数量最多的州。 全美现在已经有20多个机场允许未持机票的访客免费领取通行证，从而通过安检进入航站楼；匹兹堡国际机场（PIT）是美国首个于2017年实施该规定的主要机场。
9月1日华盛顿讯，美国司法部今天宣布，51岁的美国公民托马斯·威尔·波肯（Thomas Weir Pauken)，他曾在中国生活和工作，因在美国境内充当外国政府代理人，于今日被判处两年监禁及 36 个月的监管释放，期间不得前往海外。 美国司法部负责国家安全的助理部长约翰·艾森伯格（John Eisenberg）说：“波肯利用其美国公民身份，以及由此带来的不受限制前往美国的便利，支持中国国家安全部（MSS）的行动、招募工作以及从潜在情报来源处搜集敏感信息，波肯为了金钱背叛了自己的国家。国家安全司致力于追究任何协助或教唆中国从事间谍活动的人员的责任。” 弗吉尼亚州东区联邦检察官办公室首席助理联邦检察官西奥法尼·斯塔莫斯 （Theophani Stamos）表示：“托马斯·波肯为了个人经济利益，明知故犯地协助外国敌对势力积极颠覆美国政府，这并非孤立事件；波肯持续7年协助中国从事此类活动。一名美国公民不仅损害美国利益，还协助他人进行此类破坏活动，这种行为令人无法容忍。” 联邦调查局（FBI）反间谍处助理处长罗曼·罗扎夫斯基（Roman Rozhavsky）说：“托马斯·波肯 承认在中国的国家安全部的指示下工作，试图渗透美国政界，并为其中国联络人提供新的招募目标，此案彰显了中国共产党为破坏我们民主制度而不择手段的行径，同时也展示了联邦调查局捍卫国土安全、抵御国家安全威胁的决心。此次判决发出了明确警告：任何充当外国政府代理人以对抗美国的人，都将被联邦调查局查获并被追究法律责任。” 根据法庭文件，至少从2019年到2026年2月，波肯在他明知效力于中国的人员的指示和控制下工作，其中包括他在2017年结识的一名被称为“凯茜”(Cathy）的人。“凯茜”向波肯下达任务，内容包括会见潜在的情报来源，向他们提供用于与“凯茜”沟通的设备，如笔记本电脑和手机，向这些情报来源传达所需信息的具体要求，以及将情报来源提供的报告转交给“凯茜”。 波肯因协助“凯茜”从事上述活动而获得了至少10万美元的报酬。…