The American Cinematheque at the Aero Theatre presents another installment in their ongoing screening series of former Los Angeles Times critic Kevin Thomas’ favorite films, hosting Best Picture Oscar winner The Best Years of Our Lives on Wednesday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. Even more relevant in these war-torn times, the 1946 epic centers on three World War II veterans who return home and struggle with the physical and emotional demands of adjusting to civilian life. Juggling multiple storylines and social issues, Academy Award-winning director William Wyler and Citizen Kane cinematographer Gregg Toland give the drama a visual weight to match its dramatic heft. Harold Russell, Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews, Fredric March and Teresa Wright star.

The Aero Theatre
is located at 1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica. Tickets for the film, as well as other special events, are available through Fandango, but for 24-hour recorded
information on directions and the Aero’s upcoming schedule,
phone (323) 466-FILM.