About this Event
🎬 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.
April 28 – The Color Purple (1985)
An unexpected turn in Spielberg’s career, this sweeping adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel centers Black women’s strength, resilience, and sisterhood across generations. A powerful portrait of survival and transformation—sensitive, stirring, and deeply human.
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, United States
USD 13.65 to USD 17.87
