Datebook: A film series at the Hammer
The Hammer's Contenders film series featured by the L.A. Times
The L.A. Times offers a selection of arts events not to miss this week. The Hammer Museum's Contenders film series tops the list.
"New Year’s weekend will be generally quiet as far as openings go — though the museums will all be doing their thing, with some terrific shows ongoing. But the art world gets cooking again early next week with the opening of a film festival at the Hammer Museum and a show at LACE that examines the political power of language.
Happy New Year to you all! Stay warm and safe and full of art!
“The Contenders” screening series at the Hammer Museum. The Hammer is once again partnering with New York’s Museum of Modern Art for a film series that looks at the most innovative and influential films made in the last 12 months. The screenings often include conversations with the director and actors and are very worthwhile if you are an aficionado of cinema or simply film-curious."— Caroline A. Miranda, December 31, 2015
Read the full article at the Los Angeles Times website.