The TCM Classic Film Festival is in full swing with many special guests and movie lovers from all over the world watching classic films the way they were originally intended to be viewed, on the big screen. Films shown on Saturday were “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) with Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins reunited for a screening of their film and an Q & A.
Check it out below. Movies also shown were “Annie Get Your Gun” (1950) at the Egyptian Theatre and Jeff Daniels introducing “Dog Day Afternoon” (1975).
TCM Primetime Host Ben Mankiewicz serves as official host of the TCM Classic Film Festival, alongside Jacqueline Stewart, Dave Karger, Alicia Malone, and Eddie Muller.
The Festival’s official hotel and central and gathering point is The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, which has a longstanding role in movie history and was the site of the first Academy Awards® ceremony. The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel will also offer special rates for Festival attendees. Screenings and events during the Festival will be held at the Egyptian Theatre, TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX®, and the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres. For the latest news and information, follow us on social at #TCMFF.
This year’s theme is “Most Wanted: Crime and Justice in Film,” inviting the usual suspects to the big movie house for a lineup of films that not only bring the heat but reflect and inspire new ways of thinking about what defines true justice, straight down the line.
Information about the Festival can be found at https://filmfestival.tcm.com/.
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