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Sneak Peek: John Landis, Man of Many Genres

The mastermind behind such wide-reaching works as Animal House, The Blues Brothers, Kentucky Fried Movie, Trading Places, iThree Amigos!, Coming to America, American Werewolf in London, as well as the “Thriller” music video and the documentary Slasher, cannot be pinned down to a single genre, style, influence, or interest. On Wednesday, August 24, Lost & Found at the Movies returns to welcome the genre-bending filmmaker John Landis to Central Library. “It’s impossible to distill Landis’ love of film down to a theme,” says John Nein, curator of Lost & Found. “The theme of his life and work is best explored through all themes and the program will look at how he grew up with comedy, fantasy, sci-fi, musicals, monster movies, and the many influences that make him tick.” Before Landis takes the stage to discuss everything from beginning his career in the Fox mailroom, to working as a stunt man killed in movies by Sylvester Stallone, to making his own legendary films—here are a few fun watches spotlighting his uncategorical body of work.

 

 

Learn more about attending the “John Landis, Man of Many Genres” program. After the program Landis will be signing copies of his book, Monsters in the Movies, recently reissued in paperback.

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Stacy Lieberman

As President and CEO of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles (LFLA), Stacy Lieberman is an innovative and inclusive leader whose career dwells at the intersection of arts and culture, lifelong learning, storytelling, and equitable access. Stacy guides the Foundation’s philanthropic and public-facing priorities to serve the Los Angeles Public Library, embracing the notion that libraries are beacons of democracy where everyone is welcome. She works intentionally with community leaders, donors, and internal and external strategic partners to raise awareness and resources for the Library and its life-changing initiatives.

With more than 20 years of experience as a senior executive, Stacy has left an indelible mark on iconic L.A. arts, non-profit, and educational institutions such as The Broad, the Autry Museum of the American West, and the Skirball Cultural Center. Building on an early career in book publishing, she has dedicated her professional life to sharing stories and broadening the reach of public institutions to welcome visitors and students of all ages and backgrounds to experience educational, arts, and cultural opportunities.