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The Choreography of Comedy: The Art of Eccentric Dance | Ivan ‘Flipz’ Velez and d. Sabela Grimes'

"The Diary of Anne Frank": Playing Anne Frank

"Muriel's Wedding": Remembering the Film

"The Princess and the Frog" - 10th Anniversary | Chasing the Part of Tiana

The Choreography of Comedy: What is Eccentric Dance?

Purple Rain (1984) - Apollonia

AIDS Memorial Quilt Installation Time Lapse

"Under the Sea" Wins Best Original Song

Preserving a Piece of Cuban History

Director Arturo Ripstein and screenwriter Paz Garciadiego dissect script development by reliving the storytelling process behind “Deep Crimson.” Hear more of their thoughts at the post-screening panel of “Deep Crimson” on Monday night, Dec. 4th, at the Academy.

The Secret Origins of María Novaro's "Danzon" (1991)

In this exclusive Academy Visual History interview, director María Novaro explains how she and her sister deliberately wrote "Danzon" as a women's movie that men would fall in love with. Don't miss a special Academy screening of "Danzon" (1991) with special guests director-writer María Novaro and cinematographer Rodrigo Garcia, Monday Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Get more information and tickets here: http://osca.rs/DanzonPSTLALA #PSTLALA

Alejandro G. Iñárritu passionately describes the magic of watching a single take come to life. His directorial debut, the Oscar-nominated “Amores Perros,” screens on Monday at the Academy. Hope to see you there.

The True Story Behind "Stand and Deliver" (1988)

Edward James Olmos recounts how he and teacher Jaime Escalante worked together to make Stand and Deliver a better and more truthful film, in this Academy Visual History interview. Don't miss a special Academy screening of "Stand and Deliver" (1988) with stars Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, Patrick Baca, Will Gotay, Karla Montana-Oriel, Lydia Nicole, Ingrid Oliu and Daniel Villarreal, and casting director Toni Livingston-Hix. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. Get more information and tickets here: http://osca.rs/StandAndDeliverPST

Argentine Director Lucrecia Martel on the Power of Storytelling

Don't miss a special Academy screening of La Cienega (2001) with Argentine writer-director Lucrecia Martel! Monday, Nov. 6 at 7:30, part of #PSTLALA. Get more information and tickets here: http://osca.rs/LaCienagaPST In this Academy Visual History interview, Martel talks about how her grandmother's scary bedtime stories set her on the path to being a filmmaker. The Visual History Program aims to preserve and share the voices of those who have contributed to the rich fabric of film history. Find out more at pstlala.oscars.org/interviews

Producer Bertha Navarro describes the wonder that is Guillermo del Toro, an artist who has infused his incredible imagination into multiple disciplines: special effects, writing, directing and acting, to name a few. Don’t miss out on the special screening of three-time Oscar winner “Pan’s Labyrinth” tonight, October 30th at 7:30 pm.

Edward James Olmos on "The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez" (1982)

See the movie that Edward James Olmos calls "the best film I've ever been a part of." Join us for a special Academy screening of "The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez" (1982) on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 2:00 pm. For tickets and more information, visit: http://osca.rs/balladPST In this Academy Visual History interview, actor Edward James Olmos discusses director Robert Young's commitment to authenticity in this important Chicano film. #PSTLALA

Director Hector Babenco gets really honest about how he thinks the magic of filmmaking happens. Don’t miss the Academy screening of his Oscar-nominated film “Kiss of the Spider Woman” this Monday at 7:30 pm.

Patricia Cardoso, Director of "Real Women Have Curves" (2002)

Don't miss a special screening of "Real Women Have Curves" (2002) on Monday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 pm, part of Pacific Standard Time. In this Academy Visual History interview, Patricia Cardoso discusses the work she did in preparation for directing this groundbreaking HBO film. #PSTLALA

This Saturday, the Academy screens an iconic film: "La Bamba." Listen to writer-director Luis Valdez talk about how he captured moments of his life in this film and what he thinks of the growing number of young Latino filmmakers capturing theirs.

Moments That Changed The Movies: Cheech & Chong

Before The Dude. Before Harold and Kumar. There was Cheech & Chong. Listen to them talk about their early days and the making of their first movie, Up In Smoke, in this Academy Original. And don't miss a special screening of "Born In East LA" Monday, October 9 at 7:30 pm, part of Pacific Standard Time. Following the movie, there will be a panel discussion with actor-writer-director Cheech Marin, actors Paul Rodriguez and Kamala Lopez. Get your tickets here: https://pstlala.oscars.org/event/born-in-east-la/ #PSTLALA

How Alfonso Cuarón learned to be a filmmaker on Y Tu Mamá También

Don't miss a special screening of "Y Tu Mamá También" (2001) on Monday, Oct. 2 at 7:00 pm, part of Pacific Standard Time. In this Academy Visual History interview, director Alfonso Cuarón discusses rediscovering inspiration and how this movie was a pivotal moment in his career. #PSTLALA

On Chicano Identity in Hollywood

Pacific Standard Time continues tonight with the screening of ‘Zoot Suit’ and Latino film culture: downSTAGE with The Frame followed by a panel including Edward James Olmos and Rose Portillo. Here are some of Olmos' thoughts on Chicano roles.

On Female and Latina Representation on Screen

Get ready for today's panel How Do Latinas Experience Hollywood? A Public Symposium with this very special clip from our team about female and Latina representation on screen.

Over 20 years ago, DC Comic's Geoff Johns and Marvel’s Kevin Feige got their start working for “Superman” director Richard Donner. Here, they recall driving down to #ComicCon together. Follow along at The Academy as we share more career stories from Academy members and #AcademyGold interns this summer

"The Front Page" Restoration

Get a sneak peek at our team's work on "The Front Page" before Monday's big show! Tickets available, while they last, here: http://www.oscars.org/events/front-page-1931-and-cock-air-1932

Fotoplayer Sneak Peek!

Tickets now on sale for Constance Talmadge Restored: "The Perfect Woman" (1920) and "Good Night, Paul" (1918). Come for the show and see the Academy’s newly restored 1915 Fotoplayer is unveiled for its inaugural public performance by Joe Rinaudo. http://www.oscars.org/events/constance-talmadge-restored-perfect-woman-1920-and-good-night-paul-1918

Composer Theodore Shapiro explains his creative process.

Composer Theodore Shapiro (’The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,’ ‘Tropic Thunder,’ ‘The Devil Wears Prada') takes viewers inside his creative process in an exploration of where ideas come from

Sam Pollard explains why Spike Lee will go down in history

Pollard, the Editor/Producer of 4 Little Girls explains why he feels "liberated" working with Spike Lee

"Not Much To See": How The Blind Enjoy Movies

"I don't want to be left out. I don't want to be left behind" - film fans who happen to be blind explain how they enjoy going to the movies.