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Ends May 31
In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr.
Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist.
As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O'Brien).
Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named "Rocky." Audience participaton isn`t encouraged...it`s ...
Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist.
As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O'Brien).
Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named "Rocky." Audience participaton isn`t encouraged...it`s ...
Saturday, May 31
11:45 PM 
Ends May 1
A love story in the city of dreams .
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Blonde Betty Elms (Naomi Watts) has only just arrived in Hollywood to become a movie star when she meets an enigmatic brunette with amnesia (Laura Harring).
Meanwhile, as the two set off to solve the second womans identity, filmmaker Adam Kesher (Justin Theroux) runs into ominous trouble while casting his latest project.
David Lynchs seductive and scary vision of Los Angeless dream factory is one of the true masterpieces ...
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Blonde Betty Elms (Naomi Watts) has only just arrived in Hollywood to become a movie star when she meets an enigmatic brunette with amnesia (Laura Harring).
Meanwhile, as the two set off to solve the second womans identity, filmmaker Adam Kesher (Justin Theroux) runs into ominous trouble while casting his latest project.
David Lynchs seductive and scary vision of Los Angeless dream factory is one of the true masterpieces ...
Monday, Apr 28
7:45 PM Wednesday, Apr 30
7:45 PM Thursday, May 1
7:45 PM 
Ends May 1
Never before released! Winner of an Honorary Academy Award® for lifetime achievement, Charles Burnett remains one of our countrys most celebrated independent filmmakers.
In his charming The Annihilation of Fish, Lynn Redgrave plays Poinsettia, a former housewife with an imagined lover in the form of 19th-century composer Giacomo Puccini.
She moves into a Los Angeles boarding house with an energetic landlady (Margot Kidder) where she meets a Jamaican widower, Fish (James Earl Jones), who has recently been ...
In his charming The Annihilation of Fish, Lynn Redgrave plays Poinsettia, a former housewife with an imagined lover in the form of 19th-century composer Giacomo Puccini.
She moves into a Los Angeles boarding house with an energetic landlady (Margot Kidder) where she meets a Jamaican widower, Fish (James Earl Jones), who has recently been ...
Monday, Apr 28
2:15 PM 5:05 PM Tuesday, Apr 29
2:15 PM 5:05 PM Wednesday, Apr 30
2:15 PM 5:05 PM ...
Opens Apr 29
Join us each month at the historic Art Theatre of Long Beach for an exciting evening of film trivia hosted by our very own film programmer, Kennedy Ghaill! Test your movie knowledge with five rounds of ten challenging questions, with surprise opportunities for bonus points along the way.
Gather a team of up to ten or play solo, its all about fun and competition! No phones are allowed during the game, so brush up on your ...
Gather a team of up to ten or play solo, its all about fun and competition! No phones are allowed during the game, so brush up on your ...
Tuesday, Apr 29
7:30 PM Friday, May 30
7:30 PM 
Opens May 2
In her US film debut, Academy Award-winner Tilda Swinton stars as a bi-sexual lawyer on the edge of professional breakthrough, personal breakdown, and sexual awakening in this erotic psychological drama.
Eve Stephens (Tilda Swinton), an ambitious and successful trial lawyer in Los Angeles, is up for appointment as a judge while juggling her proclivity for meaningless sex and her relationship with her kleptomaniac sister.
As she navigates intimate relationships with both male and female partners, Eve finds ...
Eve Stephens (Tilda Swinton), an ambitious and successful trial lawyer in Los Angeles, is up for appointment as a judge while juggling her proclivity for meaningless sex and her relationship with her kleptomaniac sister.
As she navigates intimate relationships with both male and female partners, Eve finds ...
Friday, May 2
10:00 PM 
Opens May 2
Memberships will be verified before admission to this special one night only member appreciation screening event.
Pulp novelist Holly Martins travels to shadowy, postwar Vienna, only to find himself investigating the mysterious death of an old friend, black-market opportunist Harry Limeand thus begins this legendary tale of love, deception, and murder.
Thanks to brilliant performances by Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, and Orson Welles; Anton Karas's evocative zither score; Graham Greenes razor-sharp dialogue; and Robert Kraskers dramatic use ...
Pulp novelist Holly Martins travels to shadowy, postwar Vienna, only to find himself investigating the mysterious death of an old friend, black-market opportunist Harry Limeand thus begins this legendary tale of love, deception, and murder.
Thanks to brilliant performances by Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, and Orson Welles; Anton Karas's evocative zither score; Graham Greenes razor-sharp dialogue; and Robert Kraskers dramatic use ...
Friday, May 2
6:00 PM 
Opens May 3
She spearheaded the 1970s and 80s lesbian feminist movement making an indelible impact on LGBTQ equality and womens rights.
A brilliant and sexy superstar who inspired thousands.
So how come youve never heard of Sally Gearhart? `Sally!` brings into focus the life and legacy of Sally Gearhart-a charismatic lesbian-feminist, activist, professor, and fantasy author.
A trailblazer in the 1970s and '80s U.S.
lesbian feminist movement, Sally is a "hidden figure" deserving more attention: she was a key spokeswoman ...
A brilliant and sexy superstar who inspired thousands.
So how come youve never heard of Sally Gearhart? `Sally!` brings into focus the life and legacy of Sally Gearhart-a charismatic lesbian-feminist, activist, professor, and fantasy author.
A trailblazer in the 1970s and '80s U.S.
lesbian feminist movement, Sally is a "hidden figure" deserving more attention: she was a key spokeswoman ...
Saturday, May 3
2:00 PM 
Opens May 4
Vienna, 1913, Europe is on the brink of WWI.
Two young men become friends: Hugo, a musician from a privileged family, tries psychoanalysis with Sigmund Freud, while Adolf, a struggling artist obsessed with vegetarianism, falls in love with German nationalism.
Two young men become friends: Hugo, a musician from a privileged family, tries psychoanalysis with Sigmund Freud, while Adolf, a struggling artist obsessed with vegetarianism, falls in love with German nationalism.
Sunday, May 4
7:00 PM 
Opens May 5
Amidst the profound social change and political turmoil of post-war Japan, a bold generation of avant-garde artists emerged in the 1960s, redefining the boundaries of art through experimental photography, graphic design, underground theatre, performance art and radical Butoh danceforever transforming the global art landscape.
Monday, May 5
7:00 PM 
Opens May 5
Five years of occupation are over.
The rebuilding of the country can begin, but first the last chapter must be written.
In a cell at Akershus Fortress sits the biggest traitor Norway has ever known, Vidkun Quisling.
The rebuilding of the country can begin, but first the last chapter must be written.
In a cell at Akershus Fortress sits the biggest traitor Norway has ever known, Vidkun Quisling.
Monday, May 5
12:00 PM 3:30 PM Tuesday, May 6
12:00 PM 3:30 PM Wednesday, May 7
12:00 PM 3:30 PM ...
Opens May 7
Björk: Cornucopia, the highly anticipated concert film recorded live in Lisbon, captures the celebrated artists groundbreaking tour that mesmerised audiences worldwide for five years.
This unique cinematic experience immerses viewers in Björks spectacular stage production, featuring a setlist spanning her iconic early works to the visionary Utopia (2017) and Fossora (2023).
The production showcases bespoke instruments, including a magnetic harp, a circular flute, an aluphone, and a reverb chamber, and Björk is furthermore joined on stage by ...
The production showcases bespoke instruments, including a magnetic harp, a circular flute, an aluphone, and a reverb chamber, and Björk is furthermore joined on stage by ...
Wednesday, May 7
7:00 PM Thursday, May 8
7:00 PM 
Opens May 9
Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s: New Wave.
What begins as an exploration of the rebellion and freedom within this subculture evolves into a profound narrative of identity, loss, and healing.
In Orange County, California, the synth beats and punk/goth aesthetics provided a sanctuary for a generation of youth grappling with the weight of their parents' unspoken traumas. As Elizabeth ...
What begins as an exploration of the rebellion and freedom within this subculture evolves into a profound narrative of identity, loss, and healing.
In Orange County, California, the synth beats and punk/goth aesthetics provided a sanctuary for a generation of youth grappling with the weight of their parents' unspoken traumas. As Elizabeth ...
Friday, May 9
7:30 PM 
Opens May 9
Adventures from deep space to futuristic New York, and beyond.
Each world and story is dominated by the presence of the Loch'nar -- the sum of all evils manifest as a glowing green sphere whose power infects all times, all galaxies, all dimensions.
To some, it appears as treasure, a green jewel they must possess.
Others worship it as a god.
Few escape it.
Even in death and through death its powers continue.
From war to war and world to world ...
Each world and story is dominated by the presence of the Loch'nar -- the sum of all evils manifest as a glowing green sphere whose power infects all times, all galaxies, all dimensions.
To some, it appears as treasure, a green jewel they must possess.
Others worship it as a god.
Few escape it.
Even in death and through death its powers continue.
From war to war and world to world ...
Friday, May 9
10:00 PM 
Opens May 10
Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore.
She's also surprised to learn that Nick's family is extremely wealthy and he's considered one of the country's most eligible bachelors.
Thrust into the spotlight, Rachel must now contend with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and something far, far worse -- Nick's disapproving mother.
She's also surprised to learn that Nick's family is extremely wealthy and he's considered one of the country's most eligible bachelors.
Thrust into the spotlight, Rachel must now contend with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and something far, far worse -- Nick's disapproving mother.
Saturday, May 10
2:00 PM 5:05 PM 8:00 PM Sunday, May 11
2:00 PM 5:05 PM 8:00 PM 
Opens May 10
Donna (Meryl Streep), an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her daughter's wedding with the help of two old friends.
Meanwhile Sophie, the spirited bride, has a plan.
She secretly invites three men from her mother's past in hope of meeting her real father and having him escort her down the aisle on her big day.
Meanwhile Sophie, the spirited bride, has a plan.
She secretly invites three men from her mother's past in hope of meeting her real father and having him escort her down the aisle on her big day.
Saturday, May 10
11:00 AM Sunday, May 11
11:00 AM 
Opens May 12
Grown men`s recreational baseball game stretches to extra innings on their beloved field`s final day before demolition.
Humor and nostalgia intertwine as daylight fades, signaling an era`s end.
Humor and nostalgia intertwine as daylight fades, signaling an era`s end.
Monday, May 12
1:00 PM 3:45 PM Tuesday, May 13
1:30 PM 4:15 PM Wednesday, May 14
1:00 PM 3:45 PM 6:30 PM ...Opens May 12
Join us following the screening for an in-person QA with director Elizabeth Ai!
Synopsis: Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s: New Wave.
What begins as an exploration of the rebellion and freedom within this subculture evolves into a profound narrative of identity, loss, and healing.
In Orange County, California, the synth beats and punk/goth aesthetics provided a sanctuary for ...
What begins as an exploration of the rebellion and freedom within this subculture evolves into a profound narrative of identity, loss, and healing.
In Orange County, California, the synth beats and punk/goth aesthetics provided a sanctuary for ...
Monday, May 12
6:30 PM 
Opens May 16
Shhh! No spoilers! Join us for this special presentation of a secret Kung Fu Action film on an ulta rare 16mm film print for one night only!
This May, we`re celebrating AAPI month with the retrospective film series `WHERE WE WERE, WHERE WE ARE: ASIAN AND ASIAN-AMERICAN CINEMA ACROSS PLACE AND TIME`
Friday, May 16
10:00 PM 
Opens May 17
One (1) ticket admits to both films for the special double feature!
Past Lives: Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea.
Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.
Minari: A tender and sweeping story about what roots us, Minari follows a ...
Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.
Minari: A tender and sweeping story about what roots us, Minari follows a ...
Saturday, May 17
7:00 PM Sunday, May 18
7:00 PM 
Opens May 18
Join us before and after this special screening of Strange Brew as we welcome special effects legend Frank Toro (Salems Lot, Super Mario Bros, The Karate Kid) for a special conversation, moderated by Michael Agguire (See It on 16mm).
In their quest for free beer, bumbling Canadian brothers Bob (Rick Moranis) and Doug McKenzie (Dave Thomas) wind up working at the Elsinore Brewery.
The hapless lads uncover a sinister mind-control plot spearheaded by Brewmeister Smith (Max von ...
In their quest for free beer, bumbling Canadian brothers Bob (Rick Moranis) and Doug McKenzie (Dave Thomas) wind up working at the Elsinore Brewery.
The hapless lads uncover a sinister mind-control plot spearheaded by Brewmeister Smith (Max von ...
Sunday, May 18
2:00 PM 
Dr. Brady's Oral Fixation Long Beach
(2 Hrs)
One Night Only: Sat. May 3rd 7:00PM, 9:30PM
GET TICKETSPrepare for a laughter-filled root canal with "Oral Fixation"! Join Dr. Brady Smith and Dr. Bert Walpack, two dentists turned comics, as they extract humor from the depths of the dental world.
Enjoy having your name, brand, company or any person you wish to celebrate, laser engraved on a plaque on your very own Art Theatre seat. When you sponsor a seat, we can also acknowledge your gift to a recipient of your choice.
WINE
Our intimate wine bar brings you the best in personally chosen wines from around the globe. Enjoy artisanal meats and cheeses to make your visit a complete evening to remember.
ABOUT ART DU VIN ►
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Voted THE NUMBER ONE INDEPENDENT THEATRE in Los Angeles, the Art opened as a silent movie theatre and included a pipe organ and orchestra pit. It is the oldest operating single screen house in Long Beach. Our art deco, streamline moderne-style historical landmark is famous for its screening of the most imaginative and stimulating independent, documentary, animated, alternative lifestyle, and foreign language films. After one million dollars of loving restoration, the addition of a wine bar and coffee bar, The Art Theatre is the perfect destination for memorable evening.