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Laemmle Theatres is the proud host to veteran film critic Stephen Farber's popular REEL TALK WITH STEPHEN FARBER screening series at the LAEMMLE ROYAL! See a variety of outstanding films from the U.S. and around the world, including many top awards contenders. Then meet the filmmakers for provocative and revealing discussions led by Stephen. (Films and speakers subject to change.)
Recent guests and titles have included:
Embeth Davidtz, writer-director-star of DON’T LET’S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT
David Paymer and Milana Vayntrub, co-stars of BAD SHABBOS
Marion Cotillard, star of LITTLE GIRL BLUE
Bruce David Klein, director of LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY
Karan Soni, Roshan Sethi, and Raashi Kulkarni, star, director, and composer of A NICE INDIAN BOY
RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes, Jomo Fray, and Nicholas Monsour, director, producer, cinematographer, and editor of the Oscar-nominated NICKEL BOYS
Christine Swanson and Lynn Whitfield, writer-director and star of ALBANY ROAD
Adam Elliot, director of the Oscar-nominated animated film MEMOIR OF A SNAIL
HOW TO PURCHASE
OPTION 1: ONLINE (choose tickets below). You must purchase tickets separately for EACH FILM below. That will result in separate credit card transactions for each film below. For each transaction you must select seats again.
OPTION 2: IN-THEATRE BOX OFFICE. Visit after 2pm. You can purchase all tickets for the entire series in one transaction.
The ticket price is $22 per film up to and including the release date of the first film below. And $27 after the first screening.
Recent guests and titles have included:
Embeth Davidtz, writer-director-star of DON’T LET’S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT
David Paymer and Milana Vayntrub, co-stars of BAD SHABBOS
Marion Cotillard, star of LITTLE GIRL BLUE
Bruce David Klein, director of LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY
Karan Soni, Roshan Sethi, and Raashi Kulkarni, star, director, and composer of A NICE INDIAN BOY
RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes, Jomo Fray, and Nicholas Monsour, director, producer, cinematographer, and editor of the Oscar-nominated NICKEL BOYS
Christine Swanson and Lynn Whitfield, writer-director and star of ALBANY ROAD
Adam Elliot, director of the Oscar-nominated animated film MEMOIR OF A SNAIL
HOW TO PURCHASE
OPTION 1: ONLINE (choose tickets below). You must purchase tickets separately for EACH FILM below. That will result in separate credit card transactions for each film below. For each transaction you must select seats again.
OPTION 2: IN-THEATRE BOX OFFICE. Visit after 2pm. You can purchase all tickets for the entire series in one transaction.
The ticket price is $22 per film up to and including the release date of the first film below. And $27 after the first screening.
NEW TITLES are added on MONDAYS! Check this page on Monday's end of day for any newly added titles!
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Monday, December 8, 2025
Song Sung Blue
132 mins PG-13
Synopsis:
SONG SUNG BLUE IS based on a true story. Two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams. Written and directed by Craig Brewer (HUSTLE & FLOW)
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Royal
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Monday, December 15, 2025
Dead Man's Wire
105 mins R
Synopsis:
DEAD MAN'S WIRE is the fascinating true story of the 1977 kidnapping that turned aspiring Indianapolis entrepreneur Tony Kiritsis into an eccentric outlaw folk hero, directed by Oscar–nominated filmmaker Gus Van Sant. Starring Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Cary Elwes, Myha’la, Colman Domingo, and Al Pacino.
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Dead Man's Wire
105 mins R
Synopsis:
DEAD MAN'S WIRE is the fascinating true story of the 1977 kidnapping that turned aspiring Indianapolis entrepreneur Tony Kiritsis into an eccentric outlaw folk hero, directed by Oscar–nominated filmmaker Gus Van Sant. Starring Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Cary Elwes, Myha’la, Colman Domingo, and Al Pacino.
Playing at:
Royal
Dates:
12.15.25
Mon Dec 15, 2025
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Song Sung Blue
132 mins PG-13
Synopsis:
SONG SUNG BLUE IS based on a true story. Two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams. Written and directed by Craig Brewer (HUSTLE & FLOW)
Playing at:
Royal
Dates:
12.8.25
Mon Dec 08, 2025
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