About this Event
Join us on Sunday, December 15, 2024 for our DEAN CUNDEY SUNDAY SERIES!
Dean Raymond Cundey, A.S.C. (born March 12, 1946) is an American cinematographer and film director. He is known for his collaborations with John Carpenter, Steven Spielberg, and Robert Zemeckis, as well as his extensive work in the horror genre, in addition to numerous family and comedy films. His filmography as a cinematographer includes (1978), (1980), (1981), (1982), the trilogy (1985–1990), (1988), (1993), (1995), and (2004).
Cundey was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and has been nominated for numerous BAFTAs and BSC Awards.
Dean Cundey, A.S.C. will do a live commentary during the movie about the process of making the movie with unheard stories about what happened on set behind the scenes as it shows on the big screen. Commentary may be made during dialogue of the movie, so OPEN CAPTIONS will be provided for those who have never seen the movie and need to follow along the plot and dialogue. Please note that NO PHOTOGRAPHY OR RECORDING is allowed during the narration of the movie in the auditorium.
VIP TICKETS $75.00: VIP ticketholders will be admitted 2 hours before show time for a meet and greet with Dean Cundey with an opportunity for a photograph and one autograph on any item of your choice. For those without a collectible item to be autographed, a souvenir postcard will be provided as an autographed keepsake. VIP ticket holders will also have priority seating closest to Dean Cundey. All guests are requested to sanitize hands before meeting with Dean Cundey, A.S.C. Hand sanitizer will be provided.
GENERAL ADMISSION $35.00: All general admission attendees will be allowed to enter the auditorium at 2:30 pm.
Movie begins at 3:00 pm.
THE HOLIDAY is a 2006 romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by Nancy Meyers with cinematography done by Dean Cundey, A.S.C. Co-produced by Bruce A. Block, it was filmed in both California and England and stars Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz as Iris and Amanda, two lovelorn women from opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean, who arrange a home exchange to escape heartbreak during the Christmas and holiday season. Jude Law and Jack Black were cast as the film's leading men Graham and Miles, with Eli Wallach, Shannyn Sossamon, Edward Burns, and Rufus Sewell playing key supporting roles.
The Holiday premiered in New York City on November 29, 2006, before it was theatrically released in the United Kingdom and the United States on December 8, 2006. The film was distributed by Columbia Pictures in North America and by Universal Pictures overseas. It grossed over $205 million worldwide against a budget of $85 million. The film received mixed reviews, with critics praising its visual design and the cast's performances while regarding the plot as predictable.
THIS IS AN INDOOR CINEMA EXHIBITION. PLEASE PURCHASE ONE (1) TICKET PER PERSON.
ONE (1) admission ticket is required PER PERSON! If tickets are not available on Eventbrite, please purchase your tickets at the box office on the day of the event.
FAQ's
WHAT TIME DOES THE MOVIE START?
THE HOLIDAY starts on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 3:00 pm.
WHAT TIME CAN I ARRIVE?
All general admission attendees will be allowed to enter the auditorium up to 30 minutes prior to show time. VIP ticket holders will be admitted 2 hours before show time for a meet and greet with Dean Cundey with an opportunity for a photograph and one autograph on any item of your choice. For those without a collectible item to be autographed, a souvenir postcard will be provided as an autographed keepsake. VIP ticket holders will also have priority seating closest to Dean Cundey.
WHERE DO I PARK?
Free parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Gardena Cinema on the north side.
WHERE IS GARDENA CINEMA?
Gardena Cinema is located at 14948 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249.
HOW DO I REDEEM MY TICKET?
Upon purchase, ticket will be emailed to you as a PDF attachment from Eventbrite. When you arrive to the event, please show the entrance attendant the bar code on your ticket at the entrance to the cinema, either by holding up your printed version, or by displaying it on your phone or smart device. Attendant will scan it to check you in, and you'll be good to go into the auditorium!
CAN I BRING FOOD / SNACKS?
NO! This is an indoor screening. Please do not bring outside food or drinks inside the cinema. Tasty refreshments and fresh popped popcorn will be sold at the cinema snack bar.
WILL YOU HAVE RESTROOMS?
YES! Gardena Cinema's lobby, snack bar, and restrooms will be open.
MAY I BRING MY PET WITH ME?
Sorry, PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE ACTUAL CINEMA BUILDING, (where restrooms and snack bar are located).
WILL YOU BE HOSTING MORE OF THESE?
YES! We intend to continue curating and programming some of the BEST cinema in Los Angeles County! We provide both an intimate Drive-In style setting, as well as traditional indoor cinema experiences. Please support by following us on Instagram and Facebook -- we'll keep you posted on our screenings and events! @GardenaCinema
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Boulevard, Gardena, United States
USD 39.19 to USD 81.88
