Today’s 16mm rarity 1975’s “W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings” starring Burt Reynolds and Directed by John Avildsen.

Surprise! An afternoon SHINY THINGS drop, featuring two terrific collections and the resurrection of a late '60s classic, courtesy of @larrythek.bsky.social .

Catching Up on the Catalogue

In which Norm struggles to stay afloat in a deluge of excellent catalogue releases.

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The American Cinematheque Podcast Presents SMOG (1962) + Introduction by podcast guest Larry Karaszewski. Thursday Aug 27, 2026 | 7:30pm. Aero Theatre. Closing Night. ‘Friend of the Fest 2026’. Perhaps the most “Los Angeles Plays Itself” film ever made. www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/...

“PROBLEM CHILD 1 & 2: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR” has SOLD OUT! Insane. Nippy is so excited he almost woke up from his coma!

In case you’re watching Robert Altman’s “California Split” and wondering what’s the triple bill playing in the deep background when George Segal walks outside the massage parlor - it’s “COME BACK CHARLESTON BLUE” “ENTER THE DRAGON” & “GIMME SHELTER” All for 99 cents.

This guy will be there.

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It's here! Many thanks to @larrythek.bsky.social for helping to make this happen! Last Summer is one of our fav Frank Perry films (right next to Play It As It Lays) and we're so happy this has been restored. Looking forward to the chats Larry did w Barbara Hershey, Richard Thomas, and Bruce Davison!

Problem Child: The Whole Bloody Affair. On 35mm. Los Feliz Cinematheque 9/6 www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/...

Movie lovers! A true rarity, Frank Perry's dark 1969 teen drama LAST SUMMER, is out on Blu-ray in a gorgeous restoration spearheaded by @larrythek.bsky.social. Hard to find for decades; it's never looked better. A must for many reasons, esp. Catherine Burns's exquisite Oscar-nominated performance.

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The year is 1973. You’re 12 years old and your mom won’t let you see THE EXORCIST. What do you do? 😱 Whatever it is — @larrythek.bsky.social has you beat! Hear more of Larry’s moviegoing stories on the AC Podcast — episode out now!🎙️💛

Talking about going to R rated movies by myself when I was nine on the new American Cinematheque podcast youtu.be/k7VEeYy2Nrs?...

National Film Preservation Foundation Presents a collection of groovy restored shorts on the very broad topic of the American way of life. This Saturday afternoon at VIDIOTS! vidiotsfoundation.org/movies/celeb...

Rave for the new “Last Summer”restoration: @https://www.filmsinreview.com/post/last-summer-on-blu-ray-from-warner-archive

LAST SUMMER on BLU-RAY from Warner Archive

Purchase at MovieZyng.com HereA Lost American Classic Finally Comes HomeReview by John LarkinGeorge Feltenstein, who oversees the Warner Archive Collection, has affectionately described this release a...

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Going to the drive in with my sister back in Indiana…

American Cinematheque@amcinematheque.bsky.social · 3w ago

Of course one half of the award-winning screenwriting duo behind films such as ED WOOD & MAN ON THE MOON has always had impeccable movie taste.  If @larrythek.bsky.social is still in the business of booking movie dates, we’re hiring 😆📽️🍿 AC Podcast pilot episode out now!

“That screening of LITTLE MURDERS, conceivably, is the best screening that movie ever had.” Bleak Week 2025 with Elliott Gould — were you there? 🩶 Screenwriter @larrythek.bsky.social talks about his dream Q&A, championing forgotten films + more on a “pilot” episode of the AC Podcast 7/16!

7/15/70: Joe (D/DP: John Avildsen, W: N Wexler) w/Peter Boyle, Susan Sarandon Can't believe he's now President More: 1970 feature, interview w/Boyle: www.nytimes.com/2000/07/30/m... @larrythek.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHyA... @jasondashbailey.com: mubi.com/en/notebook/...

The Deuce Notebook: "Joe" Speaks

Jason Bailey details how a Vietnam-era riot unexpectedly centered the cult film's title character, presaging decades of political tension.

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Impossible to see for decades, Frank & Eleanor Perry’s Oscar nominated film “Last Summer” (1969) has finally been restored to its original theatrical version. It’s out on Blu-ray today including extra scenes, interviews with Barbara Hershey, Richard Thomas & Bruce Davison, plus a commentary track!

Okay, this Warner Archive Blu-ray is a REALLY big deal. Frank Perry’s film LAST SUMMER has been so hard to see for so long and never got a home video release beyond VHS. Big thanks to @larrythek.bsky.social for his tireless efforts to keep this film alive!

This was one of the best Q and A's ever -- honest, hilarious, heartfelt, just outstanding. And what a treat to see the movie on the big screen again with such a loving audience. Thank you!

So great to see this movie in front of a sold out appreciative audience tonight with filmmakers Michael Lehmann and Daniel Waters. Laughing, cheering and totally getting the joke. Has the world finally caught up with “Hudson Hawk?”

I’m interviewing director Michael Lehmann and screenwriter Daniel Waters at the 35th anniversary screening (in 35mm!) of the one & only “HUDSON HAWK” - This Monday night 7/13 7:30pm at Brain Dead Studios on Fairfax. Tix are selling out quickly: studios.wearebraindead.com/movies/hudso...

That kid rolling calls is now an Emmy nominated producer! Congratulations Carver! And bravo to the whole “Widow’s Bay” team. 19 noms including best comedy, directing, writing, actor, cinematography, editing, sound, music, supporting actress (2!), guest actor & actress! deadline.com/2026/07/wido...

One of the funniest. Louise Lasser R.I.P.

Movies Now (Summer 1971)

One Nation Under a Groove - Happy 250th

The proper 4th of July film

4th of July weekend beach read - the upcoming Sam Wasson bio of Frank Capra.

I’m on the board of the National Film Preservation Foundation & they’re presenting some cinematic gems to celebrate the 250th BDay of the USA at VIDIOTS Sat 6/18 at 4pm. Supercool shorts like Bruce Connor’s film of David Byrne & Brian Eno’s “America is Waiting.” vidiotsfoundation.org/movies/celeb...

Happy 100th birthday to Mel Brooks - the funniest, kindest, smartest man in the history of the world. He’s been my hero ever since I snuck into Blazing Saddles at an inappropriately young age. One of the great joys of my life has been becoming Mel’s friend. And here’s where that all started.

I’m hosting a 35th anniversary screening of the film that made me ask my wife to marry me - HUDSON HAWK! I’ll be chatting with filmmakers Dan Waters and Michael Lehman at Brain Dead Studios on Fairfax - Mon July 13th at 7:30….or would you rather be a mule? studios.wearebraindead.com/movies/hudso...