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Recognizing and celebrating the global film industry and the artists who make movies.

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There was something extraordinary about the way Sir Patrick Stewart could make even the most powerful characters feel profoundly human.

Whether commanding the bridge of the Enterprise or guiding a generation of young mutants, Sir Patrick Stewart brought a tenderness to his characters that made us feel we knew them. Behind that unmistakable voice was an actor who understood that even the greatest heroes could be uncertain, that strength could exist alongside vulnerability, and that compassion was never a weakness.

Over a career spanning more than six decades, his performances became woven into the lives of generations who grew up watching him. As Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Professor Charles Xavier, and so many others, he left us with characters we loved, lessons we carried, and memories we'll always treasure.

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If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and find a new king.

Film: QUEEN OF THE DAMNED (2002)

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Whatever comes next, humanity isn't ready.

Film: HOPE (2026)

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Jamie Lee Curtis remembers everything and kept just about everything, too.

The Oscar winner and ultimate final girl talks about the memorabilia she collected throughout her career, including her script and a clapperboard from HALLOWEEN (1978). The @AcademyMuseum is now home to her personal collection, with select pieces on view in The Horror Show exhibition.

The Horror Show is made possible in part by leadership support from Hammer Films and John Gore Studios. Generous support provided by Dave and Tara Dollinger, Regal, and Kimberly V. Strauss. Additional support provided by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture. Academy Museum Digital Engagement Platform supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Technology solutions generously provided by Christie®.

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It’s been one month of screams, scares, and cinematic nightmares since The Horror Show opened at the Academy Museum! 🩸🔪

Spanning 200 years of eerie storytelling and a century of cinema, the exhibition explores horror’s lasting cultural impact, from iconic monsters and unforgettable scares to the artistry behind some of cinema’s most terrifying moments.

Have you dared to visit yet? The Horror Show is on view through July 25, 202: https://t.co/KaUswfaVKN

The Horror Show is made possible in part by leadership support from Hammer Films and John Gore Studios. Generous support provided by Dave and Tara Dollinger, Regal, and Kimberly V. Strauss. Additional support provided by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture. Academy Museum Digital Engagement Platform supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Technology solutions generously provided by Christie®.

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What's one movie that altered your brain chemistry?

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A voice like that was never staying in the parking lot.

Bradley Cooper’s A STAR IS BORN (2018), starring Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper and Sam Elliott, received eight nominations at the 91st Oscars and won one (Original Song - “Shallow”).

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A technicolor woman in a black-and-white world.

Gary Ross' PLEASANTVILLE (1998) stars Tobey Maguire, Joan Allen, Reese Witherspoon, William H. Macy, Jeff Daniels, Paul Walker and Marley Shelton. The film earned nominations for Art Direction, Costume Design and Original Dramatic Score at the 71st Oscars.

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“The moment you said you loved me, your love ended. And the moment your love ended, my love began.”

Film: DECISION TO LEAVE (2022)

Join us at the @AcademyMuseum October 29–November 14 as we celebrate acclaimed actor Park Hae-il with a special eight-film retrospective, including an in-person appearance for a screening of DECISION TO LEAVE.

Tickets: https://t.co/YhGtHqVlZt

박해일: Park Hae-il is made possible by a grant from the Korea Foundation. Additional support provided by the Janet Yang Endowment: To Celebrate and Preserve Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander Filmmaking. Academy Museum film programming is generously funded by the Richard Roth Foundation.

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Whitney Peak & Mckenna Grace x Academy Museum Gala.

Portrait by Gina Gizella Manning
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Vittoria Ceretti x Academy Museum Gala.

Portrait by Gina Gizella Manning
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Peyton Elizabeth Lee x Academy Museum Gala.

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Nicholas Duvernay x Academy Museum Gala.

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Iris Law x Academy Museum Gala.

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Robert Rodriguez x Academy Museum Gala.

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Sian Heder x Academy Museum Gala.

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Ruth Madeley x Academy Museum Gala.

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A visionary leader with a passion for the movies and the people who make them.

Our director and president, Amy Homma, takes @TheCut behind the scenes of her world, sharing how she brings film history to life and inspires a love of cinema for the next generation at the Academy Museum. https://t.co/y1l9SxSsJO

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We saved you a front-row seat. Taylor Swift takes the stage at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala.

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Justin Timberlake x Academy Museum Gala.

Portrait by Gina Gizella Manning
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