Envelope Live 2018: ‘Better Call Saul,’ ‘Private Life’ and more
The Times’ Yvonne Villarreal moderates a discussion at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of “Better Call Saul†at the Montalbán with star Bob Odenkirk and executive producers Peter Gould and Thomas Schnauz.
Maggie Gyllenhaal. Bob Odenkirk. Connie Britton. Once again, The Envelope is bringing readers, Hollywood guild members and Oscar voters together with the biggest stars to discuss the most buzzed-about projects. Whether it’s screenings and discussions for titles such as “Better Call Saul†and “Private Life†or live panels featuring talent from “A Star Is Born†and “Black Panther†and more, The Envelope Live is your ticket to get up close and personal with the people, movies and TV shows going for the gold. Keep this page bookmarked throughout awards season to see the latest highlights from every single event and check out our events page to find out what’s coming up next.
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‘Better Call Saul’
“Better Call Saul†star Bob Odenkirk and executive producer Peter Gould discuss the Season 4 finale in an Envelope Live screening at the Montalbán.
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On Nov. 5, star Bob Odenkirk and executive producers Peter Gould and Thomas Schnauz gathered at the Montalbán in Hollywood for a screening of the Season 4 finale. The screening was followed by a candid conversation about the episode’s big ending, the legacy of sister series “Breaking Bad,†how much longer “Saul†will run, and another potential character demise on the horizon. Read our full report and watch the video playlist below for more highlights.
Envelope Live screening series: ‘Better Call Saul’
'Better Call Saul' writers on the legacy of 'Breaking Bad'
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What about Gene? 'Better Call Saul's' Bob Odenkirk on Jimmy's other identity
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'Better Call Saul' star Bob Odenkirk shares his karaoke secrets
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Will 'Better Call Saul' kill off Kim Wexler?
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'Better Call Saul's' Bob Odenkirk on transitioning from Jimmy to Saul
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How much longer will 'Better Call Saul' run?
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‘Private Life’
The Times’ Justin Chang moderates a discussion with writer-director Tamara Jenkins, center, and star Kathryn Hahn at the Envelope Live screening of “Private Life†at the Montalbán.
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On Nov. 12, writer-director Tamara Jenkins and star Kathryn Hanh attended a screening of their Netflix fertility drama at the Montalbán. After the closing credits, the two touched on a range of topics, openly discussing the film’s therapeutic power for others who have struggled with infertility, Jenkins’ very personal inspiration for the film and the last-minute casting change that almost derailed the entire project. Read our full report and watch the video playlist below for more highlights.
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Envelope Live screening series: ‘Private Life’
How director Tamara Jenkins' personal experiences played into making 'Private Life'
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'Private Life' director on Michelle Obama openly writing about her own infertility
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'Private Life' star Kathryn Hahn on working with Paul Giamatti
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Inside 'Private Life's' major last-minute casting change
‘Capernaum’
LA Times movie reporter Mark Olsen, from left, discusses “Capernaum†with director Nadine Labaki, actor Zain Al Rafeea and producer Khaled Mouzanar at an Envelope Live screening of at the Montalbán.
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On Nov. 14, the Envelope Live hosted a screening of the foreign-language film “Capernaum.†Afterward, director Nadine Labaki, actor Zain Al Rafeea and producer Khaled Mouzanar opened up about the challenges behind making the movie — including how Mouzanar had to mortgage his house to help finance the production — and the “amazing victory†of screening the film at Cannes in May. Read our full report and watch the video playlist below for more highlights.
'Capernaum' star discusses improvising the film's dialogue
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'Capernaum' director on why she wanted to work with untrained actors
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The meaning behind the title of 'Capernaum'
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Why making 'Capernaum' was like 'going to war'
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'Capernaum' producer mortgaged his house to finance the film
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'Capernaum' team on the film's 'amazing victory' at Cannes
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'Capernaum': That final scene explained
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‘Eldorado’
Director Markus Imhoof, center, in a Q&A for his movie “Eldorado†with Times critic Lorraine Ali, left, and Muna Sharif of Amnesty International, right, at the LA Times Envelope Live screening at the Montalbán.
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On Nov. 15, The Envelope Live hosted a screening of the Swiss documentary “Eldorado†with director Markus Imhoof and Muna Sharif of Amnesty International. The conversation touched on Imhoof’s “emotional bridge†to the film’s central topic — the European migrant crisis — as well as the difficulty in making the film (hint: there were spy cameras involved). Imhoof also discussed the ongoing issue of slave labor, and Sharif shared some startling statistics about the current refugee crisis. Read our full report and watch the videos below for more highlights.
'Eldorado': The facts and figures behind the growing refugee crisis
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'Eldorado' shines a light on slave labor
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'Eldorado' director reveals his personal connection to the film
‘The Kindergarten Teacher’
Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal speaks with reporter Glenn Whipp during a The Envelope Live screening of “The Kindergarten Teacher†at the Montalbán.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal took part in an Nov. 19 Envelope Live screening and discussion for her film “The Kindergarten Teacher.†Topics included audiences’ surprising reactions to the film, how President Trump’s election inspired the film and her candid thoughts on working with Netflix: “This movie would have had no life without them,†she said. Read our full report and watch the videos below for more highlights.
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Envelope Live screening series: ‘The Kindergarten Teacher’
A deep dive into the poetry of 'The Kindergarten Teacher'
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Maggie Gyllenhaal on how Donald Trump's election influenced 'The Kindergarten Teacher'
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Maggie Gyllenhaal reveals the benefits of releasing 'The Kindergarten Teacher' on Netflix
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Maggie Gyllenhaal on what makes 'The Kindergarten Teacher' 'undefinable'
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Maggie Gyllenhaal reveals 'The Kindergarten Teacher' was shot in just 22 days
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Maggie Gyllenhaal shares the most surprising reactions to 'The Kindergarten Teacher'
‘Dirty John’
Actress Connie Britton at the LA Times Envelope Live screening of “Dirty John†at The Montalbán.
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The team behind “Dirty John,†the popular Times podcast and series-turned-Bravo anthology series, participated in an Envelope Live screening and discussion Nov. 27. Stars Connie Britton, Julia Garner and several of the show’s key behind-the-scenes personnel, covered a wide range of topics, including why it was important for Britton to meet with her real-life counterpart Debra Newell, the importance in showing the lighter side of central villain John Meehan, and how the show’s producers made sure they were respectful to Newell and her family while also maintaining creative freedom. Read our full report here and watch the videos below for more highlights.
Connie Britton reveals what drew her to 'Dirty John'
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'Dirty John' producer on staying true to the real-life story
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'Dirty John': Connie Britton talks about meeting Debra Newell
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'Dirty John': Why it was important to find humor in the true-crime drama
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Julia Garner on how she found her 'Dirty John' character
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'Dirty John': The similarities between John Meehan and Charles Manson
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‘Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts’
Director Mouly Surya at the LA Times Envelope Live screening of “Marlina The Murderer In Four Acts†at The Montalbán.
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On Nov. 28, “Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts†filmmaker Mouly Surya visited the Montalbán for a screening and discussion. Surya talked about why she wanted to flip feminism on its head with the female-centric western, what kind of censorship she faced in Indonesia and how the film speaks to the #MeToo movement. Read our full report here and watch more of the videos from the Q&A below.
Envelope Live screening series: ‘Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts’
How 'Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts' speaks to the #MeToo movement
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'Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts' flips feminism on its head
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'Marlina the Murderer of Four Acts' shines a light on patriarchal societies
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'Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts': The meaning behind headless Markus
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'Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts' puts the Indonesian police on blast
‘The Hate U Give’
Actors Regina Hall, left, and Amandla Stenberg, and director George Tillman Jr. discuss “The Hate U Give†during an Envelope Live screening at the Montalbán in Los Angeles.
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“The Hate U Give†stars Regina Hall and Amandla Sternberg joined director George Tillman Jr. for a screening and discussion at the Montalbán on Dec. 7. The movie was followed by an in-depth conversation about adapting the YA novel for the big screen, the film’s sensitive subject matter, the recasting of one of the film’s key roles, and the emotional reactions the film has garnered. Read our full report here and watch more of the videos from the Q&A below.
Amandla Sternberg on tackling current issues in 'The Hate U Give'
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Regina Hall opens up about emotional reactions to 'The Hate U Give'
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'The Hate U Give': Why one of the film's major roles had to be recast
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Amandla Sternberg on playing multiple versions of her 'Hate U Give' character
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'The Hate U Give': Regina King and Amandla Sternberg on crafting chemistry
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Regina Hall reveals how two failed auditions led to 'The Hate U Give'
‘Rise of the Documentary’
The “Rise of the Documentary†panel.
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On Dec. 8, the Envelope Live hosted a special “Rise of the Documentary†roundtable event at the Montalbán to look back at what has been one of the format’s biggest years ever. The roundtable included Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi (“Free Soloâ€), Tim Wardle (“Three Identical Strangersâ€), Betsy West (“RBGâ€), Morgan Neville (“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?â€) and Sandi Tan (“Shirkersâ€). Read the full report here and watch more videos below from the event below.
The life-or-death ethical question at the center of 'Free Solo'
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'RBG' and Fred Rogers: How art imitates life
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Mr. Rogers' widow on 'Won't You Be My Neighbor': 'Don't Make Fred into a Saint'
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The very personal dilemma behind the making of 'Shirkers'
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Why Ruth Bader Ginsburg didn't initially say yes to 'RBG'
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'Three Identical Strangers': Where are its subjects now?
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‘Science Fair’
“Science Fair†directors Darren Foster and Cristina Costantini, joined by subjects Dr. Serena McCalla and Robbie Barrat during a Los Angeles Times Envelope Live screening at The Montalbán.
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On Dec. 9, “Science Fair†directors Cristina Costantini and Darren Foster reunited with two of the documentary’s subjects, Dr. Serena McCalla and Robbie Barrat, at an Envelope Live screening at the Montalbán. After a screening of the film, the group discussed the surprising inspiration for the film, the “challenging†casting process and why they decided to cut out a mention of President Trump from the finished product. Read our full report here and watch the videos below for more highlights.
Envelope Live screening series: ‘Science Fair’
'Science Fair': The surprising inspiration for the doc
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'Science Fair' subjects reveal why they agreed to be filmed
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How cutthroat is the 'Science Fair' world?
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'Science Fair' directors on why they cut Trump out of the film
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'Science Fair' directors discuss the 'challenge' of casting
‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor’
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?†director Morgan Neville at a Q&A moderated by Los Angeles Times writer Lorraine Ali.
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On Jan. 7, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor†director Morgan Neville screened his hit Fred Rogers documentary at the Montalbán. The screening was followed by a Q&A with Times critic Lorraine Ali to discuss how Neville came up with the idea to do a documentary centered on the “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood†host, what he found during his research for the film and the message he hopes viewers take away from the final product. Read our full report here and watch the videos below for more highlights.
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Envelope Live screening series: ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’
Why Morgan Neville wanted to do a Fred Rogers documentary
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'Won't You be My Neighbor' director tackles Trump comparisons
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How Bobby Kennedy's death influenced 'Won't You Be My Neighbor?'
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The advice Fred Rogers' wife gave to Morgan Neville
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'Won't You Be My Neighbor?': The importance of Coco the gorilla
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’
Peter Ramsey, center, at the “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse†LA Times Envelope Live screening at the Montalbán in Hollywood.
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On Jan. 30, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse†co-directors Peter Ramsey, Bob Perischetti and Rodney Rothman, along with producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller, attended an Envelope Live screening for their Oscar-nominated animated superhero film. Speaking with Times reporter Jeffrey Fleishman, the creative team hit on a wide array of topics, including how the Coen brothers influenced the creative process, why they knew the film had to focus on Miles Morales and the pros and cons of doing an animated film. Read our full report here and watch the videos below for more highlights.
Envelope Live screening series: ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’
Why 'Spider-Man' producers wanted to center the story on Miles Morales
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How 'Popeye' and the Coen brothers influenced 'Spider-Man'
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'Spider-Man' team on the pros and cons of making an animated film
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'Spider-Man': The importance of the film's diverse cast of characters
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'Spider-Man': Breaking down the film's most relatable characters
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How 'Spider-Man' shows the power of the film's quiet moments
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‘BlacKkKlansman’
“BlacKkKlansman†director Spike Lee, left, and editor Barry Alexander Brown talk about the movie at an Envelope Live screening.
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On Feb. 2, longtime collaborators Spike Lee and Barry Alexander Brown appeared at the Montalbán in Hollywood for a screening of their latest work, “BlacKkKlansman.†That was followed by a lively Q&A with Times columnist Mary McNamara, which ran the gamut from how the director and editor first met and started working together some three decades ago to how current events affected the film, both during production and when the film hit theaters. Read our full report here and watch the videos below for more highlights.
Envelope Live screening series: ‘BlacKkKlansman’
Spike Lee on how current events bolstered 'BlacKkKlansman's' impact
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'BlacKkKlansman': How Charlottesville affected the film's ending
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Spike Lee and his longtime editor reveal how their partnership began
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'BlacKkKlansman' editor reveals a key moment that wasn't in the script
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Spike Lee talks about finding the humor in 'BlacKkKlansman'
‘Vice’
“Vice†director Adam McKay and editor Hank Corwin at an Envelope Live screening at the Montalbán in Hollywood.
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On Feb. 4, “Vice†director Adam McKay and editor Hank Corwin took part in a screening and Q&A for their Dick Cheney biopic. Moderated by awards columnist Glenn Whipp, the panel took a closer look at how editing played an important role in crafting the film, including two major scenes that were cut out of the final version, and how early test screenings of the film inspired a few more trims in the editing room. Read our full report here and watch the playlist below for more video highlights.
'Vice' director doesn't agree with the film being labeled a comedy
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'Vice:' Why an elaborate musical number was cut from the film
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How Christian Bale helped craft 'Vice's' powerful ending
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'Vice' team talks about the importance of test screenings
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'Vice' director reveals why he changed the film's opening scenes
‘Roma’
“Roma†stars Marina de Tavira and Yalitza Aparicio at the London West Hollywood Hotel for an Envelope Live screening.
(Ana Venegas / For The Times)
On Feb. 16, “Roma†stars Yalitza Aparicio and Marina de Tavira took part in an Envelope Live screening and Q&A for the Netflix drama. The discussion, moderated by awards columnist Glenn Whipp, covered a wide range of topics, including the film’s central themes, the unique shooting style and filming that pivotal beach scene, as well as the most surprising reactions they’ve received from viewers. Read our full report here and watch the videos below for more highlights.
'Roma' actresses talk about the stigma surrounding failed marriages
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How 'Roma' has inspired surprising reactions from male viewers
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'Roma' stars on why it helped not to have a full script
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'Roma': The story behind that pivotal beach scene
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'Roma' stars discuss the real women who inspired their characters
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“Vice†was the subject of an L.A. Times Envelope Live screening and Q&A at the Montalbán in Hollywood.
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An exhibit hangs in the mezzanine gallery at the the Montalbán in Hollywood, where “Vice†was screened at an L.A. Times Envelope Live event.
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Christian Bale as Dick Cheney shows onscreen as “Vice†is shown at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening in Hollywood.
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L.A. Times awards columnist Glenn Whipp takes the stage to introduce the director and editor of “Vice†at the movie’s L.A. Times Envelope Live screening.
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“Vice†director Adam McKay makes a point in the Q&A session following the screening of the movie at an L.A. Times Envelope Live event at the Montalbán in Hollywood.
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“Vice†editor Hank Corwin talks with his hands during the Q&A session following the screening of the movie.
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L.A. Times columnist Glenn Whipp, left, moderates a discussion about “Vice†after it screens, chatting with director Adam McKay and editor Hank Corwin in Hollywood.
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A downpour didn’t stop Charlie Bennett from attending the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of “BlacKkKlansman†at the Montalbán in Hollywood.
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Director Spike Lee, right, arrives to the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of “BlacKkKlansman†in Hollywood.
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Attendees check in at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of “BlacKkKlansman†in Hollywood.
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Spike Lee and editor Barry Alexander Brown catch up in the green room before the Q&A for “BlacKkKlansman.â€
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Popcorn was served up at the “BlacKkKlansman†screening in Hollywood.
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“BlacKkKlansman†screens at the L.A. Times Envelope Live event at the Montalbán in Hollywood.
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Director Spike Lee and editor Barry Alexander Brown talk about “BlacKkKlansman†at a Q&A at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening at the Montalbán in Hollywood.
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Director Spike Lee and editor Barry Alexander Brown talk about “BlacKkKlansman†at a Q&A at the LA Times Envelope Live screening.
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Phil Lord, writer and producer of “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse,†meets a fan at the Montalbán in Hollywood.
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A line formed for “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse†at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening at the Montalbán in Hollywood.
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The audience watches “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse†at it’s L.A. Times Envelope Live screening at the Montalbán.
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“Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse†attracted a full house at its L.A. Times Envelope Live screening at the Montalbán.
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Bob Persichetti listens at the Q&A for “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse†at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening.
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Chris Miller was part of the creation of “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse.†The movie screened as part of L.A. Times Envelope Live at the Montalbán in Hollywood.
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Rodney Rothman talks about the creation of “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse†at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening at the Montalbán in Hollywood.
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Peter Ramsey, center, one of the directors of “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse,†speaks at the movie’s L.A. Times Envelope Live screening in Hollywood.
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The marquee outside of the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,†with a Q&A moderated by Los Angeles Times writer Lorraine Ali to follow with director Morgan Neville.
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Fans take photos at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?â€
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At the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of the documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,†director Morgan Neville sits down for a moderated chat with L.A. Times writer Lorraine Ali.
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Moderator Lorraine Ali of the Los Angeles Times questions “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?†director Morgan Neville at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screeening of the movie.
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“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?†director Morgan Neville smiles at a Q&A moderated by Los Angeles Times writer Lorraine Ali.
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Director Morgan Neville chats with onlookers at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of the documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?â€
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Los Angeles Times writer Mark Olsen, left, discusses “The Hate U Give†with actors Regina Hall, Amandla Stenberg and director George Tillman Jr. at an Envelope Live screening at the Montalbán.
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Actor Amandla Stenberg discusses “The Hate U Give†at an Envelope Live screening.
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Director George Tillman Jr. discusses “The Hate U Give.â€
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Actors Regina Hall, left, Amandla Stenberg and director George Tillman Jr. at The Envelope Live’s presentation of “The Hate U Give.â€
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Actor Amandla Stenberg, center, takes a picture with a fan at the Los Angeles Times Envelope Live screening of “The Hate U Give†at the Montalbán.
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Actor Regina Hall, center, talks with attendees at the Los Angeles Times Envelope Live screening of “The Hate U Give.â€
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The marquee for the Los Angeles Times Envelope Live’s “Rise of the Documentary†panel at The Montalbán.
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Los Angeles Times writer Amy Kaufman moderates a “Rise of the Documentary†discussion with documentary directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi (“Free Soloâ€), left, Tim Wardle (“Three Identical Strangersâ€), Betsy West (“RBGâ€), Morgan Neville (“Won’t You Be My Neighborâ€) and Sandi Tan (“Shirkersâ€) during a Los Angeles Times Envelope Live event at The Montalbán.
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“Won’t You Be My Neighbor†director Morgan Neville discusses his, and other, documentaries during a Los Angeles Times Envelope Live event at The Montalbán.
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Director Sandi Tan (“Shirkersâ€) discusses the “Rise of the Documentary†during a Los Angeles Times Envelope Live event at The Montalbán.
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Director Tim Wardle of “Three Identical Strangers†discusses with other documentarians the “Rise of the Documentary†during a Los Angeles Times Envelope Live event.
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“Free Solo†director Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi talks during the “Rise of the Documentary†panel during a Los Angeles Times Envelope Live event.
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The director of “RBG,†Betsy West, takes part in a panel -- “Rise of the Documentary†-- during a Los Angeles Times Envelope Live event at The Montalbán.
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“Free Solo†director Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, center, talks with attendees at a reception following “Rise of the Documentary†at a Los Angeles Times Envelope Live event.
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“Three Identical Strangers†director Tim Wardle, center, talks with attendees at a reception following the “Rise of the Documentary†panel.
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At the Los Angeles Times Envelope Live screening of “Science Fair,†following the “Rise of the Documentaries†panel at The Montalbán.
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Directors Darren Foster, left, Cristina Constantini, actor Robbie Barrat, Ava DuVernay and actor Serena McCalla at the Los Angeles Times Envelope Live screening of “Science Fair†at The Montalbán.
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A fan of the film, director Ava DuVernay introduces “Science Fair†at Los Angeles Times Envelope Live screening at The Montalbán.
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Closer on Ava DuVernay, who is introducing a screening of “Science Fair†at Los Angeles Times Envelope Live.
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Directors Cristina Constantin and Darren Fosteri stand on stage at the Los Angeles Times Envelope Live screening of “Science Fair†at The Montalbán.
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Los Angeles Times writer Chris Barton, left, directors Darren Foster, Cristina Constantini, actors Serena McCalla and Robbie Barrat discuss “Science Fair.â€
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Director Darren Foster looks out at the crowd during the q&a session at the Los Angeles Times Envelope Live screening of “Science Fair†at The Montalbán.
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Actor Robbie Barrat makes a point at the Los Angeles Times Envelope Live screening of “Science Fair.â€
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Director Cristina Constantini listens while onstage at the Los Angeles Times Envelope Live screening of “Science Fair.â€
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Teacher/actor Serena McCalla smiles during he q&a seession at the Los Angeles Times Envelope Live screening of “Science Fair.â€
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Los Angeles Times writer Chris Barton, left, poses a question to the assembled panel including directors Darren Foster and Cristina Constantini, and actors Serena McCalla and Robbie Barrat while discussing “Science Fair†during a Los Angeles Times Envelope Live screening.
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Los Angeles Times writer Chris Barton, left, directors Darren Foster and Cristina Constantini discuss “Science Fair.â€
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Los Angeles Times writer Chris Barton, left, directors Darren Foster, Cristina Constantini, actors Serena McCalla and Robbie Barrat pose onstage at the Los Angeles Times Envelope Live screening of “Science Fair†at The Montalbán.
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L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of “Dirty John†at The Montalbán.
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Free “Dirty John†books for attendees at L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of “Dirty John†at The Montalbán.
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Free “Dirty John†books are given to attendees at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of “Dirty John†at The Montalbán.
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Actor Connie Britton at the Envelope Live screening of “Dirty John†at The Montalbán.
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Actors Connie Britton, left, and Julia Garner at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of “Dirty John†at The Montalbán.
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Director Jeffery Reiner, right, at the Envelope Live screening of “Dirty John†at The Montalbán.
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Los Angeles Times writer Christopher Goffard, from left, moderates a discussion with actors Connie Britton, Julia Garner, showrunner Alexandra Cunningham, executive producer Richard Suckle and director Jeffery Reiner at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of “Dirty John†at The Montalbán.
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Los Angeles Times writer Christopher Goffard, from left, moderates a discussion with actors Connie Britton, Julia Garner, showrunner Alexandra Cunningham, executive producer Richard Suckle and director Jeffery Reiner at the Envelope Live screening of “Dirty John†at The Montalbán.
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Attendees arrive for the Envelope Live screening of “The Kindergarten Teacher†at the Montalban in Los Angeles.
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Reporter Glenn Whipp speaks during the Envelope Live screening of “The Kindergarten Teacher.â€
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Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal speaks with reporter Glenn Whipp during the Envelope Live screening of “The Kindergarten Teacher†at the Montalbán in Los Angeles.
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Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal speaks during the Envelope Live screening of “The Kindergarten Teacher.â€
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Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal speaks with reporter Glenn Whipp during the Envelope Live screening of “The Kindergarten Teacher†at the Montalbán in Los Angeles.
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Director Markus Imhoof attends the LA Times Envelope Live screening of his movie “El Dorado†at the Montalbán.
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Los Angeles Times critic Lorraine Ali, left, director Markus Imhoof and Muna Sharif of Amnesty International at the LA Times Envelope Live screening for “El Dorado.â€
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Director Markus Imhoof attended the LA Times Envelope Live screening of his movie “El Dorado.â€
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Director Markus Imhoof, center, in a Q&A for his movie “El Dorado†with Los Angles Times critic Lorraine Ali, left, and Muna Sharif at the LA Times Envelope Live screening.
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Muna Sharif, a field organizer with Amnesty International, in a Q&A for “El Dorado.â€
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Actor Zain Al Refeea, right, poses for photos at the “Capernaum†screening.
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Actor Zain Al Rafeea at the Envelope Live screening of “Capernaum.â€
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Times reporter Mark Olsen, left, discusses “Capernaum†with director Nadine Labaki, actor Zain Al Rafeea and producer Khaled Mouzanar at an Envelope Live screening of the movie.
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Director Nadine Labaki discusses “Capernaum†at the movie’s Envelope Live screening.
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Producer Khaled Mouzanar discusses “Capernaum†at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of the movie at The Montalban.
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Los Angeles Times film critic Justin Chang, left, moderates a discussion with writer-director-producer Tamara Jenkins and actress Kathryn Hahn at The Times’ Envelope Live screening of “Private Life.â€
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Writer-director-producer Tamara Jenkins at the Envelope Live screening of “Private Life.â€
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Actress Kathryn Hahn, right, writer-director-producer Tamara Jenkins and Times film critic Justin Chang discuss “Private Life†at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of the film.
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Times film critic Justin Chang, left, writer-director-producer Tamara Jenkins and actress Kathryn Hahn have a hearty laugh during their discusion of “Private Life.â€
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Writer-director-producer Tamara Jenkins, center, gets into the conversation with Times film critic Justin Chang and actress Kathryn Hahn at The Times’ Envelope Live screening of “Private Life†at the Montalban.
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Times film critic Justin Chang, left, moderates a discussion with writer-director-producer Tamara Jenkins and actress Kathryn Hahn at The Times’ Envelope Live screening of “Private Life.â€
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Actress Kathryn Hahn, left, greets fans at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of “Private Life.â€
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Writer-director-producer Tamara Jenkins pauses for a photo with a fan at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of “Private Life.â€
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The L.A. Times Envelope Live screened “Better Call Saul†at the Montalban in Hollywood.
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Bob Odenkirk takes the stage at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of “Better Call Saul.â€
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Audience members take a selfie at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of “Better Call Saul†at the Montalban.
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“Better Call Saul†actor Bob Odenkirk with co-creator/executive producer Peter Gould at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening.
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Los Angeles Times reporter Yvonne Villarreal moderates a discussion at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of “Better Call Saul†with actor Bob Odenkirk, co-creator/executive producer Peter Gould and writer/executive producer Thomas Schnauz.
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The lobby at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of “Better Call Saul†at the Montalban.
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“Better Call Saul†writer/executive producer Thomas Schnauz takes part in a discussion following the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of the Season 4 finale.
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A woman takes a photo outside the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of “Better Call Saul†at the Montalban.
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Los Angeles Times reporter Yvonne Villarreal moderates a discussion for “Better Call Saul†with actor Bob Odenkirk, co-creator/executive producer Peter Gould and writer/executive producer Thomas Schnauz as part of The Envelope Live.
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Audience members react to the panel at the L.A. Times Envelope Live screening of “Better Call Saul†at the Montalban.
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Los Angeles Times reporter Yvonne Villarreal moderates a discussion about “Better Call Saul†with actor Bob Odenkirk, co-creator/executive producer Peter Gould and writer/executive producer Thomas Schnauz for The Envelope Live.
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