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Calendar of Events
FILMS
American Film Institute Silver Theater
"Tales of Cinema: The World of Hong Sangsoo" (May 5-July 10) offers a portion of Korean filmmaker Hong Sangsoo's 31 films with more showing at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art and the National Gallery of Art. Two more remain in July: The Day a Pig Fell into the Well (1996); and The Virgin Stripped Bar By Her Bachelors (2000).
"Kinuyo Tanaka Classics" (May 18-July 11), ends this month with Flowing (1956) shown in 35mm; Mother (1952) in 35mm; and the great classic The Life of Oharu (1952).
"Mondo Morricone" (May 3–July 11) To follow up the documentary Ennio (Giuseppe Tornatore, 2021) are 35 films (out of more than 500) scored by Ennio Morricone (1928-2020). Titles include Spaghetti Westerns, Hollywood films and comedies. July films are 1900 (1976); Allonsanfan (1973); Danger: Diabolik (1968); Days of Heaven (1978); Four Flies on Grey Velvet (1971); Once Upon a Time in America (1984) in an extended director's cut; Desert Tartars (1976); The Hateful Eight (2015) in 70mm; The Working Class Goes to Heaven (1971); and Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990).
"AFI Silver After Dark" is a series of midnight-style movies. The film for July is Beverly Hills Cop (1984) starring Eddie Murphy.
"2024 Recent Restorations" (May 3–July 2). A range of recent digital restorations, some in 4K. Just two left in July: Bed and Board (1970) and Love on the Run (1979), both by Francois Truffaut.
"Shall We Dance: The Films of Fred Astaire: (July 21-September 15). Fred Astaire (1899-1987) revolutionized the movie musical as a choreographer, dancer, musician and actor. Films in July are a trio of his Depression-era musicals with Ginger Rogers: Top Hat (1935); Swing Time (1936); and Shall We Dance (1937). More in August and September.
"Kinds of Weirdness: The Films of Yorgos Lanthimos" (July 19-August 28). With Kinds of Kindness (2024) already in theaters, here's a look at director Yorgos Lanthimos' past films. July films are Kinetta (2005) and Alps (2011) shown with the short film Nimic (2019). More in August.
"Special Engagements" for July include Purple Rain (1984); the music documentary Razz (the) Documentary: The Next Directors' Cut featuring Q&A with filmmakers Jeff Krulik and Richard Taylor; and a new 4K restoration of The Terminator (1984) followed by a recorded Q&A with director James Cameron and producer Gale Ann Hurd, presented for Art House Theater Day.
"Columbia Pictures" Part II (May 3-July 11) continues from Part I. Titles in July are A League of Their Own (1992) featuring an introduction by Noah Gittell, author of the book "Baseb all: The Movie," who will also sign books; Lilith (1964); and Mickey One (1965).
"Columbia Pictures" Part III (July 12-September 19) continues from Parts I and II. July films are Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969); Easy Rider (1969); Fat City (1972); Five Easy Pieces (1970); Funny Girl (1968); Husbands (1970); The Last Picture Show (?1971; The Swimmer (1968). More in August and September.
"Oh My Godzilla!" (July 13-September 17). Starting with the original Godzilla (1954) which is celebrating its 70th anniversary, this series evolves through the Atomic Age, monster brawls, and introduces us to new monsters such as Mothra, King Ghidorah and many more. July films are Godzilla (1954); Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964); and Thidorah, The Three-Headed Monster (1964). More in August and September.
"AFI Life Achievement Award: Nicole Kidman" (July 12–September 18) begins with her breakthrough performance in Dead Calm (1989). Other films in July are To Die For (1995) and The Portrait of a Lady (1996). More in August and September.
"Stanley Donen Centennial" (July 12–September 19). A perfect complement to the series on Fred Astaire, Donen directed Hollywood musicals (many with Gene Kelly), romances and thrillers. Films in July are On the Town (1949); It's Always Fair Weather (1955); Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954); and Singin' in the Rain (1952). More in August and September.
Freer Gallery of Art
On July 10 at 2:00pm is the great classic film Yojimbo (Akira Kurosawa, 1961) starring Toshiro Mifune, part of the "Japanese Classics" series.
Summer Hong Kong films are a tradition at the Freer. On July 12 at 7:00pm is Enter the Clones of Bruce (David Gregory, 2023), a documentary about Bruce Lee, followed by a Zoom Q&A with the director. On July 13 at 7:00pm is The Dragon Lives Again (Law Kei, 1977), preceded by DJ 2-Tone at 5:30pm. Part of the "Bruceploitation Weekend."
"Hong Kong Classics" begins with Chungking Express (Wong Kar Wai, 1994) on July 19 at 7:00pm. On July 21 at 2:00pm is July Rhapsody (Ann Hui, 2022) in a new 2K restoration.
National Gallery of Art
The series "Art Films and Special Screenings" presents a documentary Taking Venice (Amei Wallach, 2023) on July 6 at 2:00pm, about the Venice Biennale of Art, the oldest international contemporary art exhibit, founded in 1895.
For the series "Dive into Godard's New Wave" is Contempt (Jean-Luc Godard, 1963) on July 7 at 2:00pm; Nouvelle Vague (Jean-Luc Godard, 1990) on July 20 at 2:00pm; the documentary Godard's Cinema (Cyril Leuthy, 2022) shown with the short film Trailer of a Film That Will Never Exist: Phony Wars (2023), a film that Godard started but never finished, shown on July 21 at 2:00pm.
"Never Look Away: Serge Daney’s Film Criticism" is a two-part series introduced by Nicholas Elliott. On July 13 at 1:00pm is Milestones (John Douglas and Robert Kramer, 1975). On July 14 at 2:00pm is Here and Elsewhere (Jean-Luc Godard and Anne-Marie Miéville, 1973-76), shown with the short film Introduction to Arnold Schoenberg's Accompaniment of a Cinematic Scene (Danièle Huillet and Jean-Marie Straub, 1972).
"Tales of Cinema: The World of Hong Sangsoo" continues the retrospective of films shown at the Freer and AFI Silver. On July 27 at 2:00pm is On the Occasion of Remembering the Turning Gate (2002); on July 28 at 2:00pm is Tale of Cinema (2005). More in August.
The Japan Information and Culture Center
On July 22 at 6:30pm is the documentary Koshien: Japan’s Field of Dreams (Ema Ryan Yamazaki), with the director present for Q&A. On July 25 at 6:30pm is the historical comedy Flower and Sword (Tetsuo Shinohara, 2017).
National Archives
On July 3 at 2:00pm is National Treasure (2004) starring Nicolas Cage.
The Avalon
On July 3 at 8:00pm is 20,000 Species of Bees (Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren, 2023) for the "Programmer's Choice" series.
On July 7 at 10:30am is "Science on Screen" showing Once (John Carney, 2007) which explores the nature of the musical brain.
The "Czech Lions" film for this month is Restore Point (Robert Hloz, 2023) on July 10 at 8:00pm.
Stay With Us (Gad Elmaleh, 2022) on July 17 at 8:00pm, is part of the French Cinematheque series.
Andrew Scott stars in the National Theater Live "Present Laughter" on July 28 at 10:30am and July 30 at 10:30am.
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress announces its annual Summer Movies on the Lawn to present National Film Registry Selections. Films in July are The Wizard of Oz (1939) on July 11; An American in Paris (1951) on July 18; Love and Basketball (2000) on July 25. All are shown on the southeasts lawn of the Thomas Jefferson Building at sundown.
Anacostia Community Museum
On July 6 at 12:00 noon is The Princess and the Frog (2007).
Wolf Trap
On July 13 at 8:00pm is Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) with the National Symphony Orchestra. Emil de Cou conducts John Williams' Oscar-winning score. On July 24 at 8:00pm is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I (2010) with Constantine Kitsopoulos conducting the National Symphony Orchestra. On July 26 at 8:00pm is Ghostbusters (1984) with Emil de Cou conducting the National Symphony Orchestra.
Landmark's E Street Cinema
Landmark's "Retro Reply Summer Music Series" shows films every Tuesday throughout July as part of Landmark's 50th Anniversary. On July 9 is Wattstax (1973); on July 16 is The Song Remains the Same (1976); on July 23 is Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) and on July 30 is Abba--The Movie (1979). Most shows are 4:00pm and 7:15pm.
Kennedy Center
On July 5 is In the Heights (2021); on July 12 is The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019); on July 19 is A River Runs Through It (1992); on July 26 is School of Rock (2003). All are shown outside on the REACH Video Wall at dusk.
Old Greenbelt Theater
In the "Cinema Classics" series is Blazing Saddles (Mel Brooks, 1974) on July 1 at 1:00pm and July 4 at 8:00pm.
A summer series "School's Out" shows animated films. On July 4 at 1:00pm is Big Hero 6 (2014); on July 11 at 1:00pm is Kung Fu Panda (2008); on July 18 at 1:00pm is The Lego Batman Movie (2017); on July 25 at 1:00pm is Mulan (2020). More in August.
On July 18 at 8:00pm is The Matrix (1999)
part of the "Cult Classics" series.
On July 25 at TBA, Old Greenbelt will participate in "Art House Theater Day" with a film TBA.
Angelika Film Center Mosaic
The "Angelika Classics" series shows classic films on the first Monday of the month at 7:00pm. On July 1 at 7:00pm is Jaws (1975).
"Classics in Black and White" features a classic B&W film on the third Monday of each month at 7:00pm. On July 15 at 7:00pm is King Kong (1933).
"Dinner With..." is a series of films on fourth Mondays at 7:00pm. On July 22 at 7:00pm is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) starring Michelle Yeoh.
A Harry Potter series (March 30-October 26) is on Saturdays at 11:00am. On July 27 at 11:00am is Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007).
"Studio Ghibli" (June 19-Sept. 5) shows anime films on Wednesdays at 7:00pm with English subtitles and Thursdays at 12:00pm with English dubbed. On July 3 at 12:00pm and 7:00pm is Whisper of the Heart (1995); on July 10 at 7:00pm and July 11 at 12:00pm is Spirited Away (2001); on July 17 at 7:00pm and July 18 at 12:00pm is Howl's Moving Castle (2004); on July 24 at 7:00pm and July 25 at 12:00pm is From Up on Poppy Hill (2011); on July 31 at 7:00pm is Castle in the Sky (1986). More in in August, and September.
FILM FESTIVALS
