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Calendar of Events
FILMS
American Film Institute Silver Theater
"AFI Silver After Dark" is a new series of midnight-style movies. The February film is Warrior (Walter Hill, 1979).
"Special Events" for February include Who Can See Forever: A Portrait of Iron and Wine (2023), a documentary about the life and music of Iron & Wine's Sam Beam. Followed by a live solo acoustic performance and conversation with Iron & Wine's Sam Beam. Other titles in this series include Claudine (Hannah Weinstein, 1974), with Diahann Carroll and James Earl Jones in a new 4K restoration; Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (Edgar Wright, 2010); and Tenet (Christopher Nolan, 2020) in 70mm.
"A Second Look" (February 16-April 20) is an eclectic slate of critically acclaimed 2023 films giving audiences a second chance to see these films at the AFI. Titles in February are Napoleon (Ridley Scott, 2023) in 70mm; Passages (Ira Sachs, 2023) from France; Rustin (George C. Wolfe, 2023); Talk to Me (Danny and Michael Philippou, 2023); and The Killer (David Fincher, 2023). More in March and April.
"Anime Expo Cinema Nights" (November 8-February 11) features new and classic anime films. The film for February is Paprika (Satoshi Kon, 2006).
"3-D Classics" (January 27-April 28). Titles in February are Dial M For Murder (1954) doing double duty as part of "Fabulous 50s" and introduced by film historian Foster Hirsch; a double feature of Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) shown with Revenge of the Creature (1955); Kiss Me Kate (1953); and Man in the Dark (1953) and a program of "3-D Rarities." More in March.
"James Baldwin on Film" (February 1-26) celebrates Baldwin's Centennial (1924-1987). Titles are I Am Not Your Negro (2016); If Beale Street Could Talk (2018); a new DCP restoration of I Heard It Through the Grapevine (1982) and "James Baldwin Abroad: Istanbul-Paris-London" in a new DCP restoration of three short films: Baldwin's N****r (1968); Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris (1971); and James Baldwin: From Another Place (1973).
"The 28th Annual Festival of Films from Iran" (February 5-March 13). Titles in February are Brick and Mirror (Ebrahim Golestan, 1964); Imagine (Ali Behrad, 2022); Roxana (Parviz Shahbazi, 2023); Terrestrial Verses (Alireza Khatami, 2023); and The Persian Version (Maryam Keshavarz, 2023). More in March.
"Columbia Pictures" February 2-May 2) is a Centennial retrospective. Titles in February are Groundhog Day (1993); Bonjour Tristess (1958) with an intro by film historian Foster Hirsch; The Whole Town's Talking (1935); It Happened One Night (1934); His Girl Friday (1940); The Goddess (1958); Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939); The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1933); Lost Horizon (1937); Twentieth Century (1934); and Only Angels Have Wings (1939). More in March. Note that some are also part of the series "Fabulous Fifties."
"Fabulous 50s" (February 2-May 2). Titles in February are Them! (1954); Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956); My Son John (1952); A Summer Place (1959); Imitation of Life (1959); Carmen Jones (1954); Roman Holiday (1953); Sabrina (1954); Singin' in the Rain (1952); All About Eve (1950); Sunset Boulevard (1950); No Way Out (1950); The Night of the Hunter (1955); A Place in the Sun (1951); The Defiant Ones (1958); and Rear Window (1954). Film Historian Foster Hirsch introduces films February 2-4, see the website.
Freer Gallery of Art
On February 14 at 2:00pm is Equinox Flower (Yasujiro Ozu, 1958), part of the "Japanese Classics" series and Ozu's first film in color.
The 28th Annual Festival of Films from Iran continues with the documentary Dream's Gate (Negin Ahmadi, 2023) on February 11 at 2:00pm. On February 16 at 7:00pm is See Your Friday, Robinson (Mitra Farahani, 2021); and on February 18 at 2:00pm is Brick and Mirror (Ebrahim Golestan, 1964). More Iranian films are shown at the AFI Silver Theater.
National Gallery of Art
"Art Films and Special Screenings:" Girl (Adura Onashile, 2023) is on February 3 at 2:00pm; on February 11 at 2:00pm is Bushman (David Schickele, 1971).
February has two "Cine-Concerts." On February 4 at 2:00pm is the surrealist film The Blood of a Poet (Jean Cocteau, 1930-32) with a new music score composed and performed live by Matthew Nolan and Erik Friedlander. On February 18 at 2:00pm is The Hands of Orlac (Robert Wiene, 1924), a psychological drama starring Conrad Veidt, and with music accompaniment by Andrew Simpson.
"Kevin Jerome Everson: Recent Films" begins with a program of short films on February 24 at 2:00pm, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker and others. On February 25 at 2:00pm is another program of short films followed by discussion with the filmmaker.
Museum of American History
The newly renovated Warner Bros. Theater is the location for the History Film Forum's Fly With Me (Sarah Colt and Helen Dobrowski) on February 13 at 7:00pm. This documentary tells the story of the pioneering young women who became flight attendants. A panel discussion follows the film.
National Portrait Gallery
On February 15 at 5:30pm is A Sound She Saw (Crystal Whaley, 2022), a documentary about Black women photographers. A discussion with the filmmaker and photographers follows the film.
Washington Jewish Community Center
On February 20 at 7:30pm is Supernova: The Music Festival Massacre (Yossi Bloch and Duki Dror, 2023), an hour-long documentary about the massacre of October 7. The film's directors will discuss the film following the screening.
On February 25 at 10:00am is the animated film An American Tail (Don Bluth, 1986)
On February 25 at 6:00pm, February 28 at 7:30pm and February 29 at 7:30pm is The Definition of Insanity (Gabriel London, 2020), a documentary about the Miami-Dade Community Health Project.
French Embassy
On February 6 at 7:00pm is Sibel (Cagla Zencirci and Guillaume Giovanetti, 2018), set in Turkey's Black Sea region, followed by Q&A with the directors.
The Japan Information and Culture Center
On February 8 at 6:30pm is 3ft Ball and Souls (Yoshio Kato, 2017). On February 15 at 6:30pm is Photographs of Memories (Naoto Kumazawa, 2021) and on February 22 at 6:30pm is The Town of Headcounts (Shinji Araki, 2021). Registration is required.
Cinema Arts Bethesda
"Cinema Arts Bethesda" is a monthly Sunday morning film discussion series held at Landmark's Bethesda Row Cinema. On February 11 at 10:00am is Past Lives (Celine Song, 2023). This film has two Oscar nominations for Best Film and Best Original Screenplay, plus many other nominations and wins at other film festivals.
Breakfast is at 9:30am, the film is at 10:00am and discussion follows, moderated by Adam Spector, host of the DC Film Society's Cinema Lounge and author of the column "Adam's Rib." A season pass is available.
The Avalon
On February 4 at 10:00am is Do the Right Thing (Spike Lee, 1989) for Black History month, followed by a panel discussion.
On February 7 at 8:00pm is the Oscar-nominated documentary 20 Days in Mariupol (Mstyslav Chernov, 2023), part of "Avalon Docs."
On February 14 at 8:00pm is Past Lives (Celine Song, 2023), part of the "Programmer's Choice" series.
The "French Cinematheque" pick for February is Toni (Nathan Ambrosioni, 2023) on February 21 at 8:00pm.
On February 11 and 13 at 10:30am is National Theater Live's "Dear England," starring Joseph Fiennes and directed by Rupert Goold.
For "Weekend Family Matinees" is Hugo (Martin Scorsese, 2011) on March 17, 18 and 19 at 10:30am.
Library of Congress
The Mary Pickford Theater shows Lilies of the Field (Ralph Nelson, 1963) on February 15 at 7:00pm. Sidney Poitier became the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Landmark's E Street Cinema
"Retro Replay" is a series of classic films shown Tuesdays at 4:00pm and 7:30pm (note that the times may vary). This month's theme is "New Hollywood." On February 6 is Bonnie and Clyde (1967); on February 13 is The Graduate (1967); on February 20 is Easy Rider (1969); and on February 27 is Dirty Harry (1971).
Kennedy Center
On February 4 at 3:00pm is One With the Whale (Peter Chelkowski and Jim Wickens, 2023), a documentary about indigenous people living in an island in the Bering Sea. On February 11 at 3:00pm is Round Midnight (Bertrand Tavernier, 1986), followed by a discussion. On February 18 at 3:00pm is Harriet (Kasi Lemmons, 2019).
Old Greenbelt Theater
On February 4 at 4:00pm is Scotland, PA (Billy Morrissette, 2001), a black comedy retelling of Macbeth.
Alden Theater
This month's foreign film is After Life (Hirokazu Koreeda, 1998) from Japan on February 1 at 1:00pm and February 14 at 6:30pm. The Performing Arts film for February is a double feature: "Sing Faster: The Stagehand's Ring Cycle" and Stravinsky's "Oedipus Rex" on February 1 at 1:00pm.
Angelika Film Center Mosaic
The "Angelika Classics" series shows classic films on the first Monday of the month at 7:00pm. On February 5 at 7:00pm is Moonstruck (Norman Jewison, 1987).
"Classics in Black and White" features a classic B&W film on the third Monday of each month at 7:00pm. On February 19 at 7:00pm is Mildred Pierce (Michael Curtiz, 1945) starring Joan Crawford.
"Dinner With..." is a series of films on fourth Mondays at 7:00pm. On February 26 at 7:00pm is In the Heat of the Night (Norman Jewison, 1967).
"Gin-Tastic Golden Age" is a short series on Wednesdays in February. On February 7 at 7:00pm is Dr. No (Terence Young, 1962); on February 14 at 7:00pm is Casablanca (Michael Curtiz, 1943); on February 21 at 7:00pm is The African Queen (John Huston, 1952); and on February 28 at 7:00pm is Breakfast at Tiffany's (Blake Edwards, 1961).
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