Ed Wang
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Movies. Music. Museums. LEGO. And Dog.
Tonight’s American Cinematheque screening at the Aero Theatre was a double-feature of WICKED and WICKED: FOR GOOD, followed by a Q&A with director Jon M. Chu, producer Marc Platt, and editor Myron Kerstein.
December 2, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Tonight’s American Cinematheque screening at the Aero Theatre was a double-feature of WICKED and WICKED: FOR GOOD, followed by a Q&A with director Jon M. Chu, producer Marc Platt, and editor Myron Kerstein.
The Q&A with cinematographer Roger Deakins and his wife and collaborator James Ellis Deakins after the American Cinematheque screening of THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD was moderated by Australian director John Hillcoat (THE ROAD, LAWLESS, TRIPLE 9, THE PROPOSITION)!
December 1, 2025 at 4:23 AM
The Q&A with cinematographer Roger Deakins and his wife and collaborator James Ellis Deakins after the American Cinematheque screening of THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD was moderated by Australian director John Hillcoat (THE ROAD, LAWLESS, TRIPLE 9, THE PROPOSITION)!
Today’s American Cinematheque screening is Andrew Dominik’s THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD, with a book-signing and Q&A with famed two-time Oscar-winning (and 16-time nominated) cinematographer Roger Deakins and his wife and retired script supervisor James Ellie Deakins.
November 30, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Today’s American Cinematheque screening is Andrew Dominik’s THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD, with a book-signing and Q&A with famed two-time Oscar-winning (and 16-time nominated) cinematographer Roger Deakins and his wife and retired script supervisor James Ellie Deakins.
Patches and I are watching GOOD BOY (now streaming on Shudder).
November 25, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Patches and I are watching GOOD BOY (now streaming on Shudder).
A couple of minutes of the Q&A with REBUILDING writer-director Max Walker-Silverman, moderated by Tim Grierson.
November 23, 2025 at 7:19 AM
A couple of minutes of the Q&A with REBUILDING writer-director Max Walker-Silverman, moderated by Tim Grierson.
Tonight I saw the lovely, hopeful film REBUILDING, featuring the fourth great performance by Josh O’Connor in a new film in just the past couple of months, followed by a Q&A with writer-director Max Walker-Silverman (whose last film was the lovely, hopeful A LOVE SONG).
November 23, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Tonight I saw the lovely, hopeful film REBUILDING, featuring the fourth great performance by Josh O’Connor in a new film in just the past couple of months, followed by a Q&A with writer-director Max Walker-Silverman (whose last film was the lovely, hopeful A LOVE SONG).
A couple of minutes of tonight’s WAKE UP DEAD MAN American Cinematheque Q&A with writer-director Rian Johnson, moderated by Karyn Kusama.
November 21, 2025 at 7:46 AM
A couple of minutes of tonight’s WAKE UP DEAD MAN American Cinematheque Q&A with writer-director Rian Johnson, moderated by Karyn Kusama.
Another week, another advance screening of WAKE UP DEAD MAN, this time an American Cinematheque screening in 35mm at the Aero Theatre, followed by a Q&A with writer-director Rian Johnson, moderated by director Karyn Kusama (GIRLFIGHT, JENNIFER’S BODY, DESTROYER).
November 21, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Another week, another advance screening of WAKE UP DEAD MAN, this time an American Cinematheque screening in 35mm at the Aero Theatre, followed by a Q&A with writer-director Rian Johnson, moderated by director Karyn Kusama (GIRLFIGHT, JENNIFER’S BODY, DESTROYER).
Seeing it in the theater with a Rian Johnson Q&A for a second time tonight (it’s my favorite Benoit Blanc movie).
November 21, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Seeing it in the theater with a Rian Johnson Q&A for a second time tonight (it’s my favorite Benoit Blanc movie).
Ventured out into the rainy L.A. night to see Joy Oladokun and Bartees Strange play at The Peppermint Club tonight.
November 16, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Ventured out into the rainy L.A. night to see Joy Oladokun and Bartees Strange play at The Peppermint Club tonight.
A couple of minutes of the Q&A with Noah Baumbach.
November 13, 2025 at 7:10 AM
A couple of minutes of the Q&A with Noah Baumbach.
Tonight’s American Cinematheque screening at the Aero Theatre was JAY KELLY in 35mm, followed by a Q&A with director Noah Baumbach.
November 13, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Tonight’s American Cinematheque screening at the Aero Theatre was JAY KELLY in 35mm, followed by a Q&A with director Noah Baumbach.
From tonight’s WAKE UP DEAD MAN Q&A at the Nuart: moderator Steven Weintraub of Collider asked writer-director Rian Johnson to name his favorite movies from Martin Scorsese, Guillermo del Toro, and James Cameron.
November 12, 2025 at 7:26 AM
From tonight’s WAKE UP DEAD MAN Q&A at the Nuart: moderator Steven Weintraub of Collider asked writer-director Rian Johnson to name his favorite movies from Martin Scorsese, Guillermo del Toro, and James Cameron.
Saw the great WAKE UP DEAD MAN tonight at the Nuart tonight. I have seen writer-director Rian Johnson do Q&As for all three Benoit Blanc mysteries.
November 12, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Saw the great WAKE UP DEAD MAN tonight at the Nuart tonight. I have seen writer-director Rian Johnson do Q&As for all three Benoit Blanc mysteries.
It’s been more than 15 years since I’ve seen Neko Case outside of The New Pornographers. And opening for her was John Grant (my second time seeing him this year).
November 11, 2025 at 7:42 AM
It’s been more than 15 years since I’ve seen Neko Case outside of The New Pornographers. And opening for her was John Grant (my second time seeing him this year).
A couple of minutes of the FRANKENSTEIN Q&A with Guillermo del Toro.
November 9, 2025 at 7:25 AM
A couple of minutes of the FRANKENSTEIN Q&A with Guillermo del Toro.
My second American Cinematheque screening of the day at the Aero Theatre was my second viewing of FRANKENSTEIN in 35mm, followed by my fifth Q&A with director Guillermo del Toro.
November 9, 2025 at 7:25 AM
My second American Cinematheque screening of the day at the Aero Theatre was my second viewing of FRANKENSTEIN in 35mm, followed by my fifth Q&A with director Guillermo del Toro.
Laura Poitras answers a questions about how she deals with threats.
November 9, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Laura Poitras answers a questions about how she deals with threats.
My first of two American Cinematheque screenings today at the Aero Theatre was COVER-UP, a new documentary about investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, followed by a Q&A with Oscar-winning director Laura Poitras (CITIZENFOUR, ALL THE BEAUTY AND THE BLOODSHED).
November 9, 2025 at 1:53 AM
My first of two American Cinematheque screenings today at the Aero Theatre was COVER-UP, a new documentary about investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, followed by a Q&A with Oscar-winning director Laura Poitras (CITIZENFOUR, ALL THE BEAUTY AND THE BLOODSHED).
Sydney Sweeney talking about training for CHRISTY
November 8, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Sydney Sweeney talking about training for CHRISTY
Saw the harrowing boxing biopic CHRISTY tonight with a Q&A with director David Michôd (ANIMAL KINGDOM, THE KING) and star Sydney Sweeney.
November 8, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Saw the harrowing boxing biopic CHRISTY tonight with a Q&A with director David Michôd (ANIMAL KINGDOM, THE KING) and star Sydney Sweeney.
End of the TRAIN DREAMS Q&A with director Clint Bentley, actors Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, and William H. Macy, and cinematographer Adolpho Veloso.
November 5, 2025 at 7:27 AM
End of the TRAIN DREAMS Q&A with director Clint Bentley, actors Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, and William H. Macy, and cinematographer Adolpho Veloso.
TRAIN DREAMS director Clint Bentley, actors Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, and William H. Macy, and cinematographer Adolpho Veloso being introduced by moderator Peter Debruge.
November 5, 2025 at 7:27 AM
TRAIN DREAMS director Clint Bentley, actors Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, and William H. Macy, and cinematographer Adolpho Veloso being introduced by moderator Peter Debruge.
Tonight’s American Cinematheque screening at the Aero Theatre was the gorgeous TRAIN DREAMS in 35mm followed by a Q&A with director Clint Bentley, actors Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, and William H. Macy, and cinematographer Adolpho Veloso.
November 5, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Tonight’s American Cinematheque screening at the Aero Theatre was the gorgeous TRAIN DREAMS in 35mm followed by a Q&A with director Clint Bentley, actors Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, and William H. Macy, and cinematographer Adolpho Veloso.
The first couple minutes of the NASHVILLE Q&A with Jeff Goldblum moderated by screenwriter Larry Karaszewski.
November 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The first couple minutes of the NASHVILLE Q&A with Jeff Goldblum moderated by screenwriter Larry Karaszewski.