This is a diehard classic Hollywood and silent film fan’s heaven. I first came to know Cinecon last summer when I came across its screening schedule and knew absolutely zero of the movies playing. There’s plenty I don’t know in 20s and 30s Hollywood filmmaking but I usually at least know some of the titles.
Zero. These are the folk for whom Turner Classic Movies is much, much too hum-drum. Think films lost to time, new restorations, pre-code, deep, deep cuts. For its I 62nd year the fest is moving into the Nuart theater in Santa Monica, a big upgrade in my mind from last year’s nice, but sterile WGA Theater in Beverly Hills.
Only day passes are sold for the fest, so if you’re hoping to drop in for just one title you’re still going to have to fork over for the entire day ($65-95). Good and bad, you definitely get your money’s worth if you stick around for 3-4 of the titles and many of them are in that 30s 60-75 minute range so it ain’t too tough on the constitution.
My personal rec would be just pick the day that works best and go rather than laying all your hope on one movie playing, you’re going to see great stuff no matter what.