SPIELBERG: BTF | EMPIRE OF THE SUN

Mon May 12 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm UTC-07:00

Palm Springs Cultural Center | Palm Springs

Palm Springs Cultural Center
Publisher/HostPalm Springs Cultural Center
SPIELBERG: BTF | EMPIRE OF THE SUN
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Go beyond the blockbusters with this seven-film journey through the unexpected corners of Steven Spielberg’s legendary film career.
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🎬 Spielberg: Between the Frames

A Retrospective at the Palm Springs Cultural Center

Mondays, 7PM

Go beyond the blockbusters and step between the frames with this seven-film journey through the unexpected corners of Steven Spielberg’s legendary career. From quiet war epics and tender sci-fi to early road movies and virtual realities, this series reveals the emotional depth, visual poetry, and curious detours of a director who never stopped exploring.



May 12 – Empire of the Sun (1987)

A haunting coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of war, with a young Christian Bale delivering a breakout performance. Spielberg crafts a visual elegy to childhood innocence shattered by global conflict—dreamlike, devastating, and often overlooked.


All films screen on the big screen at the Historic Camelot Theatre:

  • April 14 – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
  • April 21 – Saving Private Ryan (1998)
  • April 28 – The Color Purple (1985)
  • May 5 – Ready Player One (2018)
  • May 12 – Empire of the Sun (1987)
  • May 19 – The Sugarland Express (1974)
  • May 26 – Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)

Catch these rarely revisited gems—on the big screen!


SAVE $$ | CLASSIC COCKTAILS

Elevate your movie night and select one of our classic cocktails! We offer a full range of fine wines, craft beers, and premium well drinks. Pre-order on Eventbrite and save $4 on two drinks with our exclusive pre-show drink special. Sip, relax, and enhance your cinematic experience with a touch of sophistication.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, United States

Tickets

USD 13.65 to USD 17.87

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