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We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with the esteemed Los Angeles-based artist, Seth Bogart. Check out the John Waters: Pope of Trash exhibition, which marks the first comprehensive tribute to the iconic artist's profound contributions to the world of cinema, and exit through the Filth Shop. Shop the collection at the link in bio.

Presenting John Waters: Pope of Trash, the first comprehensive exhibition of more than 400 works dedicated to the filmmaker’s contributions to cinema, on view September 17, 2023 through August 4, 2024. Journey through Waters’s complete sixty-year filmography, from his DIY independent beginnings to his rebellious Hollywood productions, including four shorts and twelve feature films. A robust film program complementing the exhibition will begin with a screening of SERIAL MOM (1994) on September 17 and continue with an extensive retrospective. The John Waters: Pope of Trash catalogue is available now for presale. The exhibition is curated by Exhibitions Curator Jenny He and Associate Curator Dara Jaffe. Image Credits: John Waters, photo by Greg Gorman, Photo of Jean Hill as Grizelda Brown, DESPERATE LIVING (1977), Photo by Bob Adams, Courtesy Bob Adams, PINK FLAMINGOS(1972), Courtesy of Warner Bros., photographed by Lawrence Irvine, Dancing in the record shop film still, HAIRSPRAY, © 1988 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (formerly New Line Cinema), Courtesy of Ogden and Mary Louise Reid Cinema Archives, Wesleyan University, Lamb leg prop, SERIAL MOM (1994), Photo by Mitro Hood © Academy Museum Foundation, HAIRSPRAY (1988), Courtesy of Warner Bros., photographed by Henny Garfunkel

John Waters: Pope of Trash is now open! Experience the cinematic genius of John Waters at our now open exhibition, 'John Waters: Pope of Trash.' Dive into the artist's filmmaking process, themes, and unique style with an array of artifacts, including costumes, scripts, posters, and more. Celebrate over 50 years of John Waters' daring dismissal of norms and his groundbreaking contributions to cinema. Visit us today and discover the transformative power of independent filmmaking, as we unveil the iconic 'Pope of Trash' and his unforgettable creations. Discover more at the link in our bio. Photos by: @greggormanphoto and Charles White, JWPictures/©Academy Museum Foundation

Presenting JAWBREAKER (1999) in 35mm on Friday, July 12th at 7:30pm with a 25th anniversary cast and filmmaker reunion! Pre-screening conversation with writer-director Darren Stein and actors Rebecca Gayheart, Julie Benz and Judy Greer, moderated by Trixie Mattel. This screening is sold out with standby tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check out our film calendar at the link in bio to view upcoming screenings and guest appearances. Community partnership support provided by F.L.U.I.D. 1999. 87 min. USA. Color. English. Rated R. 35mm.

Presenting XANADU (1980) on Thursday, July 4 at 7:30pm. Link in bio for tickets. A former big band leader (screen musical legend Gene Kelly) and a frustrated painter (The Warriors star Michael Beck) team up to create the roller disco of their dreams in LA’s Pan Pacific Park with the help of none other than the muse of dance (pop icon Olivia Newton-John). The imaginative musical fantasy has developed a loyal fan base in the four decades since its release, helped by its colorful visual effects and the catchy original songs performed by Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra. 1980. 93 min. USA. Color. English. Rated PG. DCP.

Visit the Filth Shop in the John Waters: Pope of Trash exhibition to get your exclusive merchandise or click the link in bio. The John Waters: Pope of Trash exhibition is on view through August 4th. #AcademyMuseum

Presenting the Damas de la Pantalla: The Women of Mexico’s Época de Oro film series, screening June 28th through July 15th, which pays homage to handful of the most influential damas de la pantalla (ladies of the screen) of Mexico’s Época de oro. Link in bio to reserve tickets. Featured Titles: MARÍA CANDELARIA (PORTRAIT OF MARIA) (1943) LA OTRA (THE OTHER ONE) (1946) LLÉVAME EN TUS BRAZOS (1954) with VÍCTIMAS DEL PECADO (1951)* DOÑA BÁRBARA (1943) LOS OLVIDADOS (THE YOUNG AND THE DAMNED)(1950) SALÓN MÉXICO (1949) PUEBLERINA (VILLAGER) (1949) DISTINTO AMANECER (ANOTHER DAWN) (1943) ENAMORADA (1949) with RÍO ESCONDIDO (1948)* *Double features will screen together. Film series funding generously provided by Televisa Foundation-Univision Foundation in celebration of Mexican Cinema. María Candelaria restored by the Academy Film Archive and The Film Foundation’s World Cinema Project. Funding provided by the Material World Foundation. Special thanks to TelevisaUnivision and Filmoteca UNAM for their support and collaboration on the restoration. Academy Museum film programming generously funded by the Richard Roth Foundation. (@fundaciontelevisa @fotograficamx ) Community partnership support provided by El Cine, GuadaLAjara Film Festival, Hola Mexico Film Festival, Las Fotos Project, Latino Film Institute, and National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP). Los Olvidados restored by The Film Foundation’s World Cinema Project at L’Immagine Ritrovata in collaboration with Fundación Televisa, Televisa, Cineteca Nacional Mexico, and Filmoteca de la UNAM. Restoration funding provided by the Material World Foundation.   Enamorada restored by UCLA Film & Television Archive and The Film Foundation’s World Cinema Project in collaboration with Fundación Televisa AC and Filmoteca de la UNAM.   @thefilmfoundation_official

We are delighted to announce Agnés Varda's Paris film series, a cinematic journey through the city of lights with a pioneer of the French New Wave, screening weekly at the Paris Theater in New York City from July 17 - Aug 28. Showtimes and tickets available at Paristheaternyc.com Co-presented by the @AcademyMuseum and @ParisTheaterNYC .

The Boyz N the Hood gallery explores the movie’s groundbreaking depiction of Black life in South Central Los Angeles as well as its lasting impact in popular culture. The space highlights writer-director John Singleton’s unique vision for the film, for which he became both the first African American and the youngest person ever to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director. The gallery includes rare production photos by D Stevens, costumes and props from the film, as well as ephemera from John Singleton’s personal collection. Reserve tickets at the link in bio.

On view through August 4th, the Outside the Mainstream installation pays homage to the work of other radically independent filmmakers—such as Kenneth Anger, Shirley Clarke, Jack Smith, Andy Warhol, Gregg Araki, Todd Haynes, and Rose Troche—who operate beyond the pale of mainstream cinema. The gallery focuses on examples from the American avant-garde, underground film, and New Queer Cinema movements Film: MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO (1991) Link in bio to reserve tickets.

Join us for our Calm Mornings program on Saturday, June 29, from 9am to 1pm, inspired by the film ONWARD (2020). ASL interpretation will be provided.  In addition to the Calm Mornings program, we encourage visitors to attend our accessible, open-caption screening of Onward (2020) at 11am in the Ted Mann Theater. Learn more and reserve tickets at the link in bio

Presenting the honorees for the Academy Museum’s fourth annual fundraising gala: • Paul Mescal for the Vantage Award • Rita Moreno for the Icon Award • Quentin Tarantino for the Luminary Award The Academy Museum Gala Presented by Rolex.