Made up of 31 teens ages 15 to 19 from all over Los Angeles, the Academy Museum’s Teen Council works with the museum’s education team to develop programming for their peers. Council members applied in the summer of 2022 and were selected based on their application short essays. Participation is a one-year commitment and a paid opportunity. For their final program, the 2022–23 Teen Council has selected to screen Stand by Me (1986), in collaboration with the Academy Film Archive, from a list of dozens of favorites. This timeless tale of growing up and grief explores themes of masculinity, friendship, and letting go in a journey back to 1959, when the biggest problems were homework, bullies, and peculiar disappearances. Adapted from Stephen King’s... novella The Body, this Rob Reiner-directed heartwarming story transcends time and generations. Notable for its superb cast, including River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Wil Wheaton, and legendary soundtrack, including Ben E. King’s song that informed the film’s title, the Teen Council chose to screen Stand by Me because it embodies the essence of what it is to be a teenager discovering the realities of the grown-up world.
Programmed by the Academy Museum’s Teen Council. Note edited by K.J. Relth-Miller from contributions by Teen Council members Peyton Arthur, Chloe Loquet, Alexander McDaniel, and Francesca Varese-Riggen. DIRECTED BY: Rob Reiner. WRITTEN BY: Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans. WITH: Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell. 1986. 89 min. USA. Color. English. Rated R. 35mm. New print courtesy of the Academy Film Archive.
Academy Museum film programming generously funded by the Richard Roth Foundation.
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Location
The Academy Museum and its theaters are located at 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking
Self-parking, accessible parking, and electric vehicle charging options are available. See below for our parking structure information and view the parking page for further details.
Ride-Share Drop Off
Roddenberry Lane, entrance on Fairfax Ave.
LACMA's Pritzker Parking Garage
6000 W 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90036, entrance on 6th St.
5am–10pm
$20 ($12 after 8pm entry)
Accessible spots on P1, adjacent to elevators
EV charging stations on P1 and P2Petersen Automotive Museum Garage
744 Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036, entrance on Fairfax Ave. or 8th St.
6am–11pm
$24 (first 15 min. free)
Accessible spots on P1 only; no garage elevator
EV charging stations on P1Accessibility
Audio Description
For visitors who are blind or partially-sighted, audio description devices are available for some digital film screenings on a first-come, first-served basis.
Real-time audio descriptions are available for some performances upon request with at least three weeks’ notice, subject to the availability of describers. Email academymuseum@oscars.org to submit your request.
Closed Captioning
For visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing, in-seat closed captioning or descriptive audio-devices are available for some digital film screenings on a first-come, first-served basis. Please confirm availability at academymuseum@oscars.org before planning your visit.
Real-time captioning is available for programs upon request with at least three weeks’ notice, subject to the availability of captioners. Email academymuseum@oscars.org to submit your request.
Please see our Accessibility page for complete information, including details on our Visual Description Tours, Calm Mornings, and Covid-19 policies.
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Screenings
40th Anniversary of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure in 35mm
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.
35mm