Director Alfonso Cuaran and his brother Carlos were nominated for their witty, surprising screenplay about two best friends from different social classes (Gael Garca Bernal and Diego Luna, in effortless performances that put them on the map as rising stars) who embark on a road trip with a beguiling woman (Maribel Verda) with unexpected results. An intimate comedy-drama that doubles as an expansive journey across the Mexican countryside, Curran’s film benefits greatly from the beautiful, natural light cinematography of Emmanuel Lubezki, culminating in a startlingly erotic finale.
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$13 – $36
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Explore living collections of orchids and camellias, a botanical conservatory, a fragrant rose garden, a children’s garden, and more, in 16 themed gardens spread over 120 acres. All visitors, including members, must reserve tickets online in advance. Open Daily, Â 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Closed on Tuesdays
Free – $25
Outside the Mainstream
Adjacent to John Waters: Pope of Trash, in the Warner Bros. Gallery, the Academy Museum presents Outside the Mainstream, an installation that pays homage to the work of other radically independent filmmakers—such as Kenneth Anger, Shirley Clarke, Jack Smith, Andy Warhol, Gregg Araki, Todd Haynes, and Rose Troche—who operate beyond the pale of mainstream cinema. The gallery focuses on examples from the American avant-garde, underground film, and New Queer Cinema movements, united by how forward-thinking film journalists including Jonas Mekas…
$29
THE HUNTINGTON’S CHINESE GARDEN – THE GARDEN OF FLOWING FRAGRANCE
Liu Fang Yuan or the Garden of Flowing Fragrance, is one of the finest classical-style Chinese gardens outside of China. Filled with Chinese plants and framed by exquisite architecture, the landscape is enriched with references to literature and art. Visitors can find both physical relaxation and mental stimulation when exploring the dramatic 15-acre garden.
$2 – $3
Origins: The Birth and Rise of Chinese American Communities
A permanent exhibition celebrating the growth and development of Chinese American enclaves from Downtown Los Angeles to the San Gabriel Valley.
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Paintings in Print: Studying Art in China
This exhibition examines how painting manuals published in the 17th and 18th centuries used innovative printing methods to introduce painting techniques, history, and appreciation to widening audiences in early modern China.