Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Avenue,
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Series at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica

THE KING OF HORROR
Thu, Aug 24, 2017 - Sun, Sep 17, 2017

With his byline a virtual guarantee of macabre thrills, Stephen King has become one of the most prolific and best-selling authors in history. Join us for a special-guest-filled series of screenings ranging from genre classics (CHRISTINE, THE SHINING, ) to lesser-known gems (GRAVEYARD SHIFT, THE DARK HALF) to non-horror favorites (STAND BY ME).


JAPANESE ARTHOUSE CLASSICS
Thu, Aug 24, 2017 - Sat, Aug 26, 2017

Join us for a weekend celebration of the Golden Age of Japanese cinema with double features from master directors Kenji Mizoguchi (UGETSU), Yasujirō Ozu (TOKYO STORY) and Hiroshi Teshigahara (WOMAN IN THE DUNES).


THE RETURN OF 70MM
Thu, Aug 10, 2017 - Fri, Sep 1, 2017

Enjoy the immersive, exhilarating experience of widescreen filmmaking from the Golden Age of 70mm (2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY) to 35mm-to-70mm blow-ups (including recently discovered prints of BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II and ALWAYS) to the recent blockbuster WONDER WOMAN.


TOUGH GUYS FINISH FIRST: A ROBERT MITCHUM CENTENNIAL
Fri, Aug 4, 2017 - Sun, Aug 6, 2017

We celebrate the centennial of one of the greatest stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Robert Mitchum, with a weekend including some of his most memorable performances including THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, THE FRIENDS OF EDDIE COYLE and RYAN’S DAUGHTER.


MINING DIAMONDS: THE FILMS OF BARBET SCHROEDER
Fri, Jul 28, 2017 - Sun, Jul 30, 2017

Our in-person tribute to renowned filmmaker Barbet Schroeder ranges from his early work with rockers Pink Floyd (MORE), mainstream Hollywood films like REVERSAL OF FORTUNE, and his latest narrative feature AMNESIA.


RATED X: NOT FOR CHILDREN (BUT NOT FOR PORN)
Thu, Jul 13, 2017 - Fri, Jul 28, 2017

For filmmakers who pushed the boundaries of content in regards to sex and violence, the X rating was a way to acknowledge that there were worthwhile films that just weren’t made for kids. Join us for some of the greatest of these films made before the MPAA replaced it with the NC-17 rating, including MIDNIGHT COWBOY, THE DEVILS and FEMALE TROUBLE