Program Series: Gallery Spotlights
Gallery Spotlight: Sharksploitation
Filmmaker Stephen Scarlata (Sharksploitation, 2023) and producer Paul Bales (Sharknado film series, 2013–2018) reveal how the success of Jaws (1975) spawned a new cinema feeding frenzy.
Free with museum admission
Fri, Jan 30, 2026
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Deep Blue Sea with The Shallows
Deep Blue Sea in 35mm
Scientists hoping to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease use mako sharks as test subjects in a high-tech underwater facility out in the open ocean. As the sharks begin to display heightened intelligence, they attempt to escape, attacking the crew and their laboratory. Shark wrangler Carter Blake (Thomas Jane) attempts to save the remaining crew while the labyrinthine facility floods at an exponential rate. With supporting roles by LL Cool J (who also contributed songs to the soundtrack) and Samuel L. Jackson, Renny Harlin’s entry in the killer-animal genre was a spiritual update on Jaws.
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Gallery Spotlight: Archiving the Academy
Without careful preservation, many precious and enlightening artifacts from the film industry would be lost to time. Across all 19 of our branches, ranging from acting to writing to artist representation, the Academy strives to preserve and document rare photographs, one-of-a-kind objects, iconic costumes, props and more. Join us as we share the Academy's efforts to preserve and nurture the legacy of film history.
About Gallery Spotlights
Gallery Spotlights feature special guests who bring fresh insights to our exhibitions. Join us for revealing monthly conversations connecting the objects in our galleries to the art and history of moviemaking.
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