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Never trusted a floorboard less. Peter Jackson’s THE LOVELY BONES (2009), based on Alice Sebold’s novel of the same name, stars Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci and Rose McIver. At the 82nd Oscars, Stanley Tucci was nominated for Actor in a Supporting Role.
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A New York minute has never felt this long. Film: THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW (2004)
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Baby, there’s an elf outside. Film: ELF (2003)
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This is what Bollywood dreams are made of. Film: GOLIYON KI RAASLEELA RAM LEELA (2013) Song: “Nagada Sang Dhol,” sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Osman Mir
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Godzilla just needed to let it out. Can relate. Takashi Yamazaki's GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023) stars Minami Hamabe, Ryûnosuke Kamiki, Sakura Andô, Yuki Yamada, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Munetaka Aoki and Kuranosuke Sasaki. The film won Visual Effects at the 96th Oscars.
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His hat is tall and his filter's small. Film: THE CAT IN THE HAT (2003)
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Asking for so little, yet so much. Film: THE ROOM NEXT DOOR (2024)
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Celebrate Roberto Rossellini, the visionary filmmaker and father of Italian neorealism, with a special screening series at the Academy Museum featuring rare 35mm prints, new 4K restorations, the world restoration premiere of FEAR (1954), and the US restoration premiere of JOURNEY TO ITALY (1954). Plus, don’t miss the chance to see Isabella Rossellini in person for the first two nights of the series! 🎟️ acadmu.se/RobertRossellini Roberto Rossellini Prefers Real Life is presented by the Academy Museum in partnership with the Ministry of Culture of Italy and Cinecittà. Academy Museum film programming is generously funded by the Richard Roth Foundation.
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Sir, we know exactly who wants that kiss. Film: CASSANDRO (2023)
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Important to keep morale up during the explosive collar briefing. Film: BATTLE ROYALE (2000)
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25 years later, and “Kitty has to go” still hurts the same. Pete Docter’s MONSTERS, INC. (2001), featuring the voices of John Goodman, Billy Crystal, Mary Gibbs, Steve Buscemi, James Coburn and Jennifer Tilly, received four nominations at the 74th Oscars and won one: Animated Feature Film, Original Score, Original Song - “If I Didn’t Have You” (Won) and Sound Editing.
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We handed Inde Navarrette a camera and let her loose inside The Horror Show. What could possibly go wrong? Think you could survive a visit of your own? The Horror Show is on view at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures through July 25, 2027. Plan your visit: acadmu.se/TheHorrorShow The Horror Show is made possible in part by leadership support from Hammer Films and John Gore Studios. Generous support provided by Dave and Tara Dollinger, Regal, and Kimberly V. Strauss. Additional support provided by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture. Academy Museum Digital Engagement Platform supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Technology solutions generously provided by Christie®.
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Mag was short on everything but audacity. Film: IN HER SHOES (2005)
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Bear got the love he deserved. Film: OBSESSION (2025) Song: "Forever" by The Little Dippers
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There was something extraordinary about the way Sir Patrick Stewart could make even the most powerful characters feel profoundly human. Whether commanding the bridge of the Enterprise or guiding a generation of young mutants, Sir Patrick Stewart brought a tenderness to his characters that made us feel we knew them. Behind that unmistakable voice was an actor who understood that even the greatest heroes could be uncertain, that strength could exist alongside vulnerability, and that compassion was never a weakness. Over a career spanning more than six decades, his performances became woven into the lives of generations who grew up watching him. As Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Professor Charles Xavier, and so many others, he left us with characters we loved, lessons we carried, and memories we'll always treasure.
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If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and find a new king. Film: QUEEN OF THE DAMNED (2002)
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Whatever comes next, humanity isn't ready. Film: HOPE (2026)
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Jamie Lee Curtis remembers everything and kept just about everything, too. The Oscar winner and ultimate final girl talks about the memorabilia she collected throughout her career, including her script and a clapperboard from HALLOWEEN (1978). The @AcademyMuseum is now home to her personal collection, with select pieces on view in The Horror Show exhibition. The Horror Show is made possible in part by leadership support from Hammer Films and John Gore Studios. Generous support provided by Dave and Tara Dollinger, Regal, and Kimberly V. Strauss. Additional support provided by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture. Academy Museum Digital Engagement Platform supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Technology solutions generously provided by Christie®.
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It’s been one month of screams, scares, and cinematic nightmares since The Horror Show opened at the Academy Museum! 🩸🔪 Spanning 200 years of eerie storytelling and a century of cinema, the exhibition explores horror’s lasting cultural impact, from iconic monsters and unforgettable scares to the artistry behind some of cinema’s most terrifying moments. Have you dared to visit yet? The Horror Show is on view through July 25, 202: acadmu.se/TheHorrorShow The Horror Show is made possible in part by leadership support from Hammer Films and John Gore Studios. Generous support provided by Dave and Tara Dollinger, Regal, and Kimberly V. Strauss. Additional support provided by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture. Academy Museum Digital Engagement Platform supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Technology solutions generously provided by Christie®.
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What's one movie that altered your brain chemistry?
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