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40th Anniversary of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure
The program will begin with a donation to the Academy Museum of the red bicycle screen-used in Pee-wee’s Big Adventure. The donation will be made by Allison Berry on behalf of the Paul Reubens Estate
Inspired to become a performer by his childhood trips to the circus, the comedic actor Paul Reubens (1952–2023) is most remembered for his beloved role as Pee-wee Herman, an intentionally oblivious, wide-eyed, bow tie–wearing jester first developed at the Los Angeles–based improv and sketch comedy troupe the Groundlings. After a series of stage shows in the early 1980s and a celebrated children’s television program on CBS, Reubens partnered with fellow Groundling Phil Hartman and screenwriter Michael Varholto bring Pee-wee to the big screen with first-time feature director Tim Burton.
In Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, the titular character’s most prized possession is his red bicycle; he refuses to sell it even to his wealthy neighbor, Francis. When the bike is suddenly stolen, Pee-wee is relentless in his search to get it back, even embarking on a road trip across the country after given a phony tip. This charmingly quirky film marked Burton’s first collaboration with composer Danny Elfman, then front man for the popular new wave band Oingo Boingo.
Programmed and note by K.J. Relth-Miller.
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Mysterious Skin in 4K
In person: post-screening conversation with writer/director Gregg Araki, actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and novelist Scott Heim, moderated by filmmaker Sean Baker
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50th Anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Tim Curry, Lou Adler, and Sins O’ The Flesh
In person: Tim Curry, Lou Adler, Sins O’ The Flesh
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Meet Me in St. Louis on 35mm nitrate
Sally Benson’s autobiographical stories about her childhood in St. Louis inspired this charming and nostalgic musical, one of the most beloved films of MGM’s golden age. Judy Garland plays Esther, one of five children in a happy middle-class family, and Margaret O’Brien, who plays the youngest daughter, “Tootie,” received a Special Award as “outstanding child actress of 1944.” Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane wrote the delightful original songs, including the perennial “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and the Oscar-nominated “The Trolley Song.” The film also earned nominations for the gorgeous Technicolor cinematography by George Folsey, Scoring of a Musical Picture, and for Irving Brecher and Fred F. Finklehoffe’s screenplay. This classic tale of love, family, and the passage of time is the perfect visual treat for any season.
Programmed by K.J. Relth-Miller.
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Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt in 4K
In person: filmmakers Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein, and Irwin Rapport, Chair, Board of Directors, The Foundation for the AIDS Monument
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Jaws: The Exhibition is generously supported by Kimberly V. Strauss. Additional support provided by Ashby & Graff Real Estate, Howard and Mirjam Berger, the Givenchy Family, Emma Koss, John Ptak and Margaret Black, The Yeardley Smith Foundation, Richard Talley, and Jon Turteltaub. Academy Museum Digital Engagement Platform sponsored by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Technology solutions generously provided by Christie®.