Ghibli Double Feature VII: The Cat Returns & Howl's Moving C

Fine Arts Theatre

8556 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, USA · Beverly Hills, CA · US

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Wednesday, Sep 23 · 7:30 PM
Wednesday with Welles - Citizen Kane
Hosted by filmmaker Stanley Sheff. Conversations about Citizen Kane and its lasting impact, inside stories from the unsold TV pilot The Orson Welles Show, and…
Sunday, Oct 11 · 2:00 PM
Lawrence Of Arabia in 70mm (Matinee)
2nd SUNDAY 70mm PLUS series. David Lean's epic masterpiece starring Peter O'Toole as T.E. Lawrence.
Sunday, Oct 11 · 7:30 PM
Lawrence Of Arabia in 70mm (Evening)
2nd SUNDAY 70mm PLUS series. David Lean's epic masterpiece starring Peter O'Toole as T.E. Lawrence.

What’s on

September

Wednesday, Sep 23

7:30 PM
Wednesday with Welles - Citizen Kane

October

November

Saturday, Nov 28

2:00 PM
Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade in 70mm

Sunday, Nov 29

2:00 PM
Close Encounters of the Third Kind in 70mm

December

Sunday, Dec 6

7:30 PM
Labyrinth in 35mm

Sunday, Dec 13

2:00 PM
Dark Crystal in 70mm

About Fine Arts Theatre

Standing prominently along Wilshire Boulevard, Fine Arts Theatre is a restored Art Deco gem that has anchored the cultural landscape of Beverly Hills since 1937. Designed by renowned architect B. Marcus Priteca, the venue evokes golden-age Hollywood glamour through its curved terrazzo accents, geometric facade, and glowing neon marquee. Stepping inside transports patrons to an era of classic cinema exhibition, trading modern multiplex anonymity for warm sconce lighting, period detailing, and an intimate historic atmosphere.

Beyond the compact lobby and vintage concession stand, the interior opens into an ornate, single-screen auditorium featuring plush seating, sculpted plaster reliefs, and modern digital presentation alongside archival 35mm and 70mm projection. The calendar focuses on film appreciation, balancing independent releases and repertory classics with director retrospectives, cast Q&As, and festival showcases. That dedication to theatrical heritage and cinematic craft preserves its status as an enduring sanctuary for local moviegoers.