LABC's 4th Annual Salute to The TCM Film Festival with Ben Mankiewicz | Moderated by Amy Nicholson
Schedule
Wed Apr 23 2025 at 07:00 am to 09:00 am
UTC-07:00Location
3201 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90027 | Los Angeles, CA
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ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: Ben Mankiewicz, the longtime host of Turner Classic Movies (TCM), as well as host of popular podcasts The Plot Thickens and Talking Pictures, joins LA Times Film Critic Amy Nicholson for a morning of conversation about classic cinema, Ben's former career in journalism, and his own family history. Passionate about movies and dedicated to ensuring that classic films remain a vibrant part of American culture, Ben Mankiewicz has an important and engaging story to tell.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
BEN MANKIEWICZ: Ben Mankiewicz is the primetime host of Turner Classic Movies. When he made his TCM debut more than 20 years ago in September 2003, he became only the second host hired in the network's history. During his career at TCM, he has introduced thousands of movies on the air. Additionally, he’s become one of the best interviewers in the business, leading thoughtful and entertaining long-form conversations with more than two hundred of the industry’s top talents, including Steven Spielberg, Mel Brooks, Bruce Springsteen, Sophia Loren, Martin Scorsese, Harrison Ford, Warren Beatty, Spike Lee, Robert Redford, Pam Grier, Quentin Tarantino, Faye Dunaway, Lou Gossett, Jr., and Michael Douglas. Oh, and Tom Hanks.
AMY NICHOLSON: Amy Nicholson is the Film Critic of the Los Angeles Times. She is a current on-air voice at LAist and KCRW, and a member of the Los Angeles Film Critics Assn. and the National Society of Film Critics. Her book Tom Cruise: Anatomy of an Actor was printed by Cahiers du Cinema/Phaidon Press, and her second, Extra Girls, will be published by Simon & Schuster. Nicholson also co-hosts the movie podcast Unspooled with previous LABC presenter Paul Scheer.
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ABOUT THE CLUB: Founded in 1925, the Los Angeles Breakfast Club still thrives with food, friendship, and fun. Our meetings are held in our clubhouse, Friendship Auditorium, located at 3201 Riverside Drive, near the corner of Los Feliz Boulevard, in Griffith Park. Best described as a variety show, attendees enjoy a catered breakfast, silly songs, club traditions, and an interesting presentation from a guest speaker.
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TICKETS: Sales on labreakfastclub.com close 48 hours before breakfast. Non-member tickets are $35 ($33 with Early Bird coupon code before the Saturday prior to the event) and Members receive a discount when logged into their Membership Portal.
Please arrive between 6:45 - 7:00 AM sharp! Doors close at 7:15 AM. Your admission includes a buffet breakfast, enjoyment of our 99-year-old club traditions, plus a special presentation from our Speaker of the Week!
HEALTH & SAFETY: Surgical disposable face masks or medical-grade masks (i.e., KN95, KF94, N95) are strongly recommended when not eating or drinking, especially during the cold and flu season, and will be provided on request.
ANIMALS: Only Service Animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are allowed indoors at this venue. Please keep pets and emotional support animals safely at home.
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Where is it happening?
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