Cyberpunk: Envisioning Possible Futures Through Cinema Exhibition at Academy Museum | Oct 6, 2024 - Apr 12, 2026
The Academy Museum’s Cyberpunk: Envisioning Possible Futures Through Cinema exhibition examines the global impact and lasting influence of the science fiction sub-genre cyberpunk on movie culture. Featuring near-future storylines set in worlds that resemble our own, cyberpunk films juxtapose technological advances with social upheaval, ecological crisis, and urban decay. Central to these stories are outcasts ….
The Art of Moviemaking: The Godfather Gallery Tours at Academy Museum | Nov 29 - Dec 31, 2024
On Fridays thru January 3, 2025, and then that weekend, The Academy Museum is hosting drop-in tours of their exhibition The Art of Moviemaking: The Godfather Gallery. Join museum educators every Friday for casual tours of the exhibition. Tours are free with Museum admission. Venture into the Corleone family’s world through the Art of Moviemaking: ….
Making a Movie Poster Panel Discussion at Academy Museum with Kenny Gravillis | Dec 14, 2024
The Academy Museum in Los Angeles hosts award-winning graphic designer and creative director Kenny Gravillis as he leads a discussion on the making of modern-day movie posters. Gravillis’ presentation will feature the process of developing movie posters for large studio films, and will include a Q&A following the presentation. Creative director Kenny Gravillis of Gravillis ….
Squid Games: The Trials Experience | Experiences | Jan 1 - Mar 10, 2024
You’ve seen Squid Game on Netflix, now play the game in real life. Six challenges will put your skills to the test in an immersive competition like no other. Be one of the first to accept the Front Man’s challenge. Are you ready? Winners interested in participating in season 2 casting for The Challenge will ….
Opening Day of Squid Games: The Trials Experience in Los Angeles | Dec 6, 2023
You’ve seen Squid Game on Netflix, now play the game in real life. Six challenges will put your skills to the test in an immersive competition like no other. Be one of the first to accept the Front Man’s challenge. Are you ready? Winners interested in participating in season 2 casting for The Challenge will ….
Works of Enduring Importance: 35 Years of the National Film Registry Academy Museum Screening Series | Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2023
The Academy Museum presents the screening series Works of Enduring Importance: 35 Years of the National Film Registry, running through January 27, 2024. Established in 1988, the National Film Registry is a growing list of films deemed “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant” by the Librarian of Congress. Filmmakers, archives, studios, and the public make recommendations, ….
Squid Game: The Trials Interactive Experience Based on the Netflix Series, Opens in Los Angeles | Dec 6, 2023
Squid Game: The Trials interactive experience opens on December 6, 2023. You’ve seen Squid Game on Netflix, now play it in real life. Six challenges will put your skills to the test in an immersive competition like no other. Sign up now and be one of the first to accept the Front Man’s challenge. Are ….
Sofia Coppola Academy Museum Book Signing and Panel Discussion | Oct 15, 2023
The Academy Museum welcomes director and Academy Award–winning screenwriter Sofia Coppola for a signing of her book Archive and conversation with The Academy’s Teen Council on Sunday, October 15 at 11am. Archive offers a behind-the-scenes look at Coppola’s personal collection of photos, ephemera and documentation, giving a view into her world of references and methods ….
John Waters: Pope of Trash | Memorabilia Exhibition | Sep 17 - Dec 31, 2023
John Waters: Pope of Trash is the first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the artist’s contributions to cinema. The exhibition delves into his filmmaking process, key themes, and unmatched style. Works on view include costumes, set decoration, props, handwritten scripts, posters, concept designs, correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs, film clips, and more.
Academy Museum x Cinephile: Movie Trivia Night | Gaming Contests | Jul 23, 2023
Brush up on your movie trivia at The Academy Museum. Mingle with fellow movie buffs, enjoy snacks and beverages, and show off your summer blockbuster knowledge. Tickets are free for Museum Members and $25 for non-members. Purchase the Cinephile Card Game with your ticket and receive $5 off. The night’s theme is Summer Blockbusters.