The LA Times’ Hero Complex Film Festival, launching into its
fifth year, has unveiled its genre-happy lineup for the 2014 edition. The
screenings and live Q&As run May 30 through June 1 in Hollywood, all hosted
by HC editor Gina McIntyre.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s happening:
Fri. May 30:
·A 10th
anniversary big screen presentation of 2003’s “Battlestar Galactica”
miniseries and reunion of creator Ronald D. Moore with actors Jamie Bamber,
Edward James Olmos, and Mary McDonnell
Sat. May 31:
·Special
advance matinee of “How to Train Your Dragon 2” and conversation with
writer/director Dean DeBlois and stars Jay Baruchel and America Ferrera
·The beloved
horror-comedy “Gremlins” followed by discussion with director Joe
Dante
·Oscar winner
James Cameron will reflect on the franchise that launched his blockbuster
career between screenings of “Terminator” and “Terminator 2:
Judgment Day”
Sun. June 1:
·A rare
theatrical showing of the legendary “Monty Python & the Holy
Grail” (and yes, there will be coconuts)
·Sigourney
Weaver will discuss becoming one of the world’s most iconic – and first female
– action stars between a double feature of “Alien” and
“Aliens”
Tickets will go on sale April 30. Members of the Hero
Complex mailing list have 24-hour access starting April 29.
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