I am honestly surprised that there isn't already a museum in Los Angeles dedicated to cinema. I mean, when people think of California, one of the first thoughts that comes to mind for many is the movie industry. And although the use of the moving image for artistic and commercial purposes did not originate in America (that would be with the Lumière brothers in France), Hollywood would take the medium to another level, creating lavish productions, technical advancement and the movie-star system.
Now after several delays (including an unplanned pandemic), the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is now officially opening on September 30th. Located in the art-deco building that previously housed the May Company department store on Wilshire Blvd, the museum is a spectacular showcase to highlight the long history of movie-making and placing a spotlight on all of the industrial departments that are involved in making your favorite movies.
Some of the exhibitions will include a multiscreen experience with an introduction to the Stories of Cinema, one free to view, located in the Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby and the other will be a detailed, multi-floor exhibition that connects with diverse and international stories on the people who make motion pictures. An extensive retrospective dedicated to the work of filmmakers, Spike Lee and Hayao Miyazaki and his anime studio, Studio Ghibli. And there is the Oscars Expereince where you go inside of the Dolby Theater to hear your name called, walk up to accept your Academy Award and receive a video capturing the moment.
There will be several film programs to satisfy the tastes of all movie-lovers. Every Saturday, the museum will feature a matinee for families of all ages; "Imperfect Journey: Haile Gerima and his Comrades" is a program running from October 2nd through Novmeber 14th that will spotlight the work of independent filmmaker, Haile Gerima and his over fifty years of expressing the Pan-African experience and highlight films made by his friends; and through the month of October will be Oscar Frights, thirteen classic horror and suspense films that have either been nominated or won an Academy Award. Public Programs will feature discussions with people working in the industry including on October 16th, a talk with Oscar-winner, Laura Dern with her actor parents, Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd. And the Education Program offers tours, demonstrations and interactive chats that focuses on the history, art and science of film. There are two state-of-the-art theaters to screen these films; the smaller, Tedd Mann theater with 288 seats and the David Geffen theater, which can hold an audience of 1000 and will also be used to host big premieres and other Hollywood events.
This is a thrilling addition to Los Angeles that will ideally celebrate Hollywood's glamourous past, enduring present and curious future. As a proud, card-carrying new member, I can't wait to get inside to experience this museum for the first time, with many more visits planned in the furure. To purchase tickets, view the complete list of programming or become a member, please click below:
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
There will be several film programs to satisfy the tastes of all movie-lovers. Every Saturday, the museum will feature a matinee for families of all ages; "Imperfect Journey: Haile Gerima and his Comrades" is a program running from October 2nd through Novmeber 14th that will spotlight the work of independent filmmaker, Haile Gerima and his over fifty years of expressing the Pan-African experience and highlight films made by his friends; and through the month of October will be Oscar Frights, thirteen classic horror and suspense films that have either been nominated or won an Academy Award. Public Programs will feature discussions with people working in the industry including on October 16th, a talk with Oscar-winner, Laura Dern with her actor parents, Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd. And the Education Program offers tours, demonstrations and interactive chats that focuses on the history, art and science of film. There are two state-of-the-art theaters to screen these films; the smaller, Tedd Mann theater with 288 seats and the David Geffen theater, which can hold an audience of 1000 and will also be used to host big premieres and other Hollywood events.
This is a thrilling addition to Los Angeles that will ideally celebrate Hollywood's glamourous past, enduring present and curious future. As a proud, card-carrying new member, I can't wait to get inside to experience this museum for the first time, with many more visits planned in the furure. To purchase tickets, view the complete list of programming or become a member, please click below:
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
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