Feature: The TCM Classic Film Festival returns to Hollywood

About this episode

The episode discusses the return of the TCM Classic Film Festival and its film line-up.

The TCM Classic Film Festival is back! With films including Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948), Confessions Of A Nazi Spy (1939), Dangerous Liaisons (1988), The Misfits (1961), and a special Opening Night Gala presentation of Barefoot in the Park (1967) introduced by Jane Fonda. This year’s honorees include actresses Glenn Close and Barbara Hershey, and songwriter and composer Paul Williams. This week on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle is joined by TCM’s SVP of Programming, Charles Tabesh and TCM host, Ben Mankiewicz , to talk about the festival and its film line-up.  The TCM Classic Film Festival is from April 30 to May 3. Festival passes are available at filmfestival.tcm.com . Tickets for individual screenings are also available. Visit  www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency    

People in this episode

Host: Larry Mantle

Guests: Charles Tabesh, Ben Mankiewicz

Topics covered

• film festival
• classic films
• TCM
• Hollywood events
• film screenings

Keywords

• TCM Classic Film Festival
• Hollywood
• film screenings
• Jane Fonda
• classic films

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein, Confessions Of A Nazi Spy, Dangerous Liaisons, The Misfits, Barefoot in the Park

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