West LA Times

The UCLA Film & Television Archive is set to celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2025 with a series of public programs designed to engage audiences with the art of storytelling. The winter lineup includes classic films, retrospectives, family movies, international cinema, and television treasures. Special guests will attend various events throughout the season.

May Hong HaDuong, director of the Archive, stated, "The Archive is committed to preserving and sharing the stories that shape our cultural landscape. We are excited to present this celebration of creativity and legacy, as well as feature programs allowing reflection and diverse storytelling."

A highlight of the season is "Going My Own Way: Celebrating Ivan Dixon," a three-day event from January 17-19 honoring actor, director, and producer Ivan Dixon. The program features restored films like "The Spook Who Sat by the Door" and "Nothing but a Man," along with television screenings such as "The Big Tall Wish" from "The Twilight Zone." Special guests include Christine Acham from the University of Hawaii and Dixon's daughter Nomathande Dixon.

Another key event is a retrospective on French filmmaker Luc Moullet from January 24 to February 9. This series will showcase new digital restorations of Moullet's work.

On January 25, two episodes of "Columbo," starring Peter Falk, will be screened as part of the Archive Television Treasures series. The event includes rare commercials and a clip from Falk's Emmy acceptance speech.

Family Flicks continues from January 26 to April 13 with family-friendly films co-presented with the Hammer Museum at UCLA.

The "Spotlight on Ida Lupino" weekend on February 14-15 will honor her career as an actor and director. It includes screenings like "The Bigamist" and features discussions moderated by Maya Montañez Smukler.

Archive Talks on February 16 will focus on the film “No Way Out,” introduced by Ellen C. Scott from UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.

February 21-22 will see “Documenting Michelle,” highlighting filmmaker Michelle Parkerson’s career. Ada Griffin notes Parkerson's focus on Black women defining success in their art forms.

From February 23 to March 15, the Legacy Project Screening Series presents works from the Outfest UCLA Legacy Project collection.

“Disclosure: A Trans Re-Reading of American Cinema” runs March 1-30 featuring films cited in Sam Feder’s documentary “Disclosure.”

Animation fans can enjoy “The Genius of Jay Ward” tribute on March 8 with characters like Rocky and Bullwinkle presented by Jerry Beck and Amber Ward.

March 22 marks a tribute to Robert Rosen, founding director of the Archive. The evening includes a screening of “Kiss Me Deadly.”

Finally, on March 29, Food and Film pairs cinematic experiences with culinary delights featuring Alice Waters during a screening of “The Automat.”

Screenings at Billy Wilder Theater at Hammer Museum are free through June 2025 due to an anonymous donation.