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Ends Jun 19
The new film from Academy Award-winner Wes Anderson.
Wealthy businessman, Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate.
As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins.
Wealthy businessman, Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate.
As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins.
Tuesday, Jun 10
1:45 PM 4:30 PM 7:15 PM Wednesday, Jun 11
1:30 PM 9:30 PM Thursday, Jun 12
1:45 PM 4:30 PM 7:15 PM ...
Opens Jun 13
Don`t miss this special one night only screening of the slasher classic on an ultra rare 16mm film print for its 45th annivesary!
Crystal Lake's history of murder doesn't deter counselors from setting up a summer camp in the woodsy area.
Superstitious locals warn against it, but the fresh-faced young people -- Jack (Kevin Bacon), Alice (Adrienne King), Bill (Harry Crosby), Marcie (Jeannine Taylor) and Ned (Mark Nelson) -- pay little heed to the old-timers.
Then they ...
Superstitious locals warn against it, but the fresh-faced young people -- Jack (Kevin Bacon), Alice (Adrienne King), Bill (Harry Crosby), Marcie (Jeannine Taylor) and Ned (Mark Nelson) -- pay little heed to the old-timers.
Then they ...
Friday, Jun 13
10:00 PM 
Opens Jun 14
In 2003, eight Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment inside the busy Providence Place Mall and kept it going for four years, filming everything along the way.
Far more than just a wild prank, the secret mall apartment became an incredibly meaningful act for all the participants, at once an act of defiance against local gentrification, a boundary-pushing work of public/private art, and a 750 square foot space that sticks it to the man.
Supported, in part, ...
Far more than just a wild prank, the secret mall apartment became an incredibly meaningful act for all the participants, at once an act of defiance against local gentrification, a boundary-pushing work of public/private art, and a 750 square foot space that sticks it to the man.
Supported, in part, ...
Saturday, Jun 14
11:00 AM Sunday, Jun 15
11:00 AM 
Opens Jun 20
As a nurse, Coffy (Pam Grier) has seen the ill effects of drugs up close, but it isn't until her little sister becomes addicted to heroin that she finally decides to wage a one-woman battle.
Disguised as a prostitute, Coffy goes on a killing rampage, at first going after street dealers and pimps such as sleazy King George (Robert DoQui), then gradually working her way up to bigger honchos.
She's shocked, however, when she discovers that her ...
Disguised as a prostitute, Coffy goes on a killing rampage, at first going after street dealers and pimps such as sleazy King George (Robert DoQui), then gradually working her way up to bigger honchos.
She's shocked, however, when she discovers that her ...
Friday, Jun 20
10:00 PM 
Opens Jun 21
A poignant portrayal of the diverse group of native people who endeavour to save what is left of the Brazilian Amazon.
It dissects the economic drivers that fuel large-scale environmental destruction, while exposing the corruption. Supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture as well as the Arts council of Long Beach, the City of Long Beach, and Port of Long Beach.
It dissects the economic drivers that fuel large-scale environmental destruction, while exposing the corruption. Supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture as well as the Arts council of Long Beach, the City of Long Beach, and Port of Long Beach.
Saturday, Jun 21
11:00 AM Sunday, Jun 22
11:00 AM Thursday, Jun 26
8:00 PM 
Opens Jun 27
Struggling artist Sonny Malone (Michael Beck) is trapped in a dull job painting album covers.
He is instantly attracted to Kira (Olivia Newton-John), an anonymous woman randomly photographed in the background of one of his assignments, but no one is able to identify her.
Visiting the auditorium where the cover was shot, Sonny finds the mysterious beauty, an ageless Greek muse, who encourages him to team up with old-fashioned Danny McGuire (Gene Kelly) to build a roller-skating ...
He is instantly attracted to Kira (Olivia Newton-John), an anonymous woman randomly photographed in the background of one of his assignments, but no one is able to identify her.
Visiting the auditorium where the cover was shot, Sonny finds the mysterious beauty, an ageless Greek muse, who encourages him to team up with old-fashioned Danny McGuire (Gene Kelly) to build a roller-skating ...
Friday, Jun 27
10:00 PM 
Opens Jun 28
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, Jun 28
11:45 PM 
Opens Jun 30
Filmmaker Louise Weard joins us at the Art Theatre of Long Beach for a post-film discussion and QA following a screening of her latest feature, Castration Movie.
A trans woman in trouble.
Castration Movie is a labyrinthine post-modern epic about gender.
The first part of this two-part film includes Chapter 1: `Incel Superman` and Chapter 2: `Traps Swan Princess`.
`Incel Superman` follows Turner Stewart, a production assistant who sees his world spiral out of control as he uncompromisingly attempts ...
The first part of this two-part film includes Chapter 1: `Incel Superman` and Chapter 2: `Traps Swan Princess`.
`Incel Superman` follows Turner Stewart, a production assistant who sees his world spiral out of control as he uncompromisingly attempts ...
Monday, Jun 30
7:30 PM 
Opens Jul 4
We`re kicking off our July 2025 retrospective film series CAREER OF BODIES: SIX DECADES WITH DAVID CRONENBERG with this special presentation of one of the directors early films, presented on a rare 16mm film print by See It on 16mm!
Friday, Jul 4
10:00 PM 
Opens Jul 7
Documentary about the American indie band Pavement, which combines scripts with documentary images of the band and a musical mise-en-scene composed of songs from their discography.
Directed with a wry personal touch by Alex Ross Perry, Pavements distinguishes itself as a music doc by not only paying affectionate tribute to its subject but also unpacking the cultural philosophy it personifies.
Directed with a wry personal touch by Alex Ross Perry, Pavements distinguishes itself as a music doc by not only paying affectionate tribute to its subject but also unpacking the cultural philosophy it personifies.
Monday, Jul 7
1:00 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM Tuesday, Jul 8
1:00 PM 4:00 PM Wednesday, Jul 9
1:00 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM ...
Opens Jul 12
100% on Rotten Tomatoes! On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle.
As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family, in filmmaker Rungano Nyoni's surreal and vibrant reckoning with the lies we tell ourselves.
A vibrant exploration of family and social mores, On Becoming a Guineau Fowl marks another superb effort from writer-director Rungano ...
As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family, in filmmaker Rungano Nyoni's surreal and vibrant reckoning with the lies we tell ourselves.
A vibrant exploration of family and social mores, On Becoming a Guineau Fowl marks another superb effort from writer-director Rungano ...
Saturday, Jul 12
11:00 AM Sunday, Jul 13
11:00 AM 
Opens Jul 14
Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976.
Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students.
However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.
Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students.
However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.
Monday, Jul 14
12:15 PM Tuesday, Jul 15
12:15 PM Wednesday, Jul 16
12:15 PM 5:55 PM ...
Opens Jul 14
Take flight with the original 19411943 animated Superman cartoons! Produced by Max Fleischer (and directed by his brother Dave), these animated theatrical shorts were the first to launch Superman from comic books to the screen.
The pioneering animated adventures feature the Man of Steel battling mad scientists and giant robots, thwarting the Nazis and saving headstrong reporter Lois Lane.
Newly restored in stunning 4K resolution by Fabulous Fleischer Toon Restored, these icons of animation look and sound ...
The pioneering animated adventures feature the Man of Steel battling mad scientists and giant robots, thwarting the Nazis and saving headstrong reporter Lois Lane.
Newly restored in stunning 4K resolution by Fabulous Fleischer Toon Restored, these icons of animation look and sound ...
Monday, Jul 14
10:00 AM 5:55 PM Tuesday, Jul 15
10:00 AM 5:55 PM Wednesday, Jul 16
10:00 AM ...
Opens Jul 14
Three Hollywood-Wannabe friends (Jon Rudnitsky, Karan Soni and Cazzie David) team up with their kooky therapist (Jason Alexander) to plot a heist to steal Quentin Tarantino's personal 35mm print of Pulp Fiction from his movie theater.
Monday, Jul 14
8:05 PM 
Opens Jul 14
Muriel and her husband Lee are beginning a bright new life in California when he returns from the Korean War.
But their newfound stability is upended by the arrival of Lee's charismatic brother, Julius, a wayward gambler with a secret past.
A dangerous love triangle quickly forms.
When Julius takes off in search of the young card cheat he's fallen for, Muriels longing for something more propels her into a secret life of her own, gambling on racehorses and ...
But their newfound stability is upended by the arrival of Lee's charismatic brother, Julius, a wayward gambler with a secret past.
A dangerous love triangle quickly forms.
When Julius takes off in search of the young card cheat he's fallen for, Muriels longing for something more propels her into a secret life of her own, gambling on racehorses and ...
Monday, Jul 14
3:00 PM Tuesday, Jul 15
3:00 PM Wednesday, Jul 16
3:00 PM ...
Opens Jul 25
In an eerie, deceptively placid near-future, a techno-entrepreneur named Karsh (Vincent Cassel) has developed a new software that will allow the bereaved to bear witness to the gradual decay of loved ones dead and buried in the earth.
While Karsh is still reeling from the loss of his wife (Diane Kruger) from cancerand falling into a peculiar sexual relationship with his wifes sister (also Kruger)a spate of vandalized graves utilizing his shroud technology begins to put ...
While Karsh is still reeling from the loss of his wife (Diane Kruger) from cancerand falling into a peculiar sexual relationship with his wifes sister (also Kruger)a spate of vandalized graves utilizing his shroud technology begins to put ...
Friday, Jul 25
10:00 PM 
Opens Jul 26
Free admission to Art Theatre Gold, Silver Platinum Members.
Set in 1954 New Zealand, We Were Dangerous follows Nellie and Daisy, two delinquent girls attempting to escape their institution.
After being caught, they are transferred to a remote island facility.
There, they form a trio with Lou, a well-to-do newcomer, and together they challenge the authority of the strict Matron.
As they rebel against a system, they find strength in their friendship, questioning faith and authority in a ...
After being caught, they are transferred to a remote island facility.
There, they form a trio with Lou, a well-to-do newcomer, and together they challenge the authority of the strict Matron.
As they rebel against a system, they find strength in their friendship, questioning faith and authority in a ...
Saturday, Jul 26
11:00 AM Sunday, Jul 27
11:00 AM 
Opens Jul 28
Noam, a closeted teenager in an Orthodox community, finds a love letter written to his recently deceased grandfather by another man before the Holocaust.
With a classmate, he sets out to find this mysterious person and uncover his grandfathers identity as well as his own.
Along the way, Noam learns about the history of persecuted Jewish and LGBTQ+ people during the Holocaust and learns more about himself and the identity he has been keeping hidden for so ...
With a classmate, he sets out to find this mysterious person and uncover his grandfathers identity as well as his own.
Along the way, Noam learns about the history of persecuted Jewish and LGBTQ+ people during the Holocaust and learns more about himself and the identity he has been keeping hidden for so ...
Monday, Jul 28
7:00 PM 
Opens Jul 31
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 ...
Thursday, Jul 31
7:30 PM 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.