Egyptian Theatre

Lonesome Country: An In-Person Tribute to Monte Hellman Where: Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, "Road to Nowhere" Admission: $11 Information: http://www.americancinematheque.com

What: Screenings of "Nothing to Declare" and "Welcome to the Sticks" with a conversation with writer-director-comedian Dany Boon between them. When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Where: Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Information: http://www.americancinematheque.com.

On the big screen Where: The American Cinematheque, Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood When: 5:30 p.m. Sunday, birthday celebration with karaoke and trivia games; 7:30 p.m. double feature of "Elvis '56" and "Jailhouse Rock" Price: $10 general admission Contact: (323) 466-3456

Nicholas Ray Centennial When: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 3 ("Rebel Without a Cause") Where: Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood When: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 5 ("Johnny Guitar," "In a Lonely Place"); 7:30 p.m., Aug. 7 ("Bigger Than Life," "Knock on Any Door") Where: Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica Price: $11 general; $9 seniors and students Info: http://www.americancinematheque.com

Frank Capra's tale of Christmas redemption doesn't get any less resonant with age, and seeing it around the holidays is a generations-deep rite of the season. Watch Jimmy Stewart learn the reason for the season (spoiler — don't despair, because people love you!). Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 7:30 p.m. Thu. http://www.americancinematheque.com.

BOOKS Celebrate / mourn the 35th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death with a special screening of Presley's classic third film, "Jailhouse Rock. " Before the screening Mike Stoller will sign copies of his and Jerry Leiber's book, "Hound Dog: The Leiber and Stoller Autobiography. " Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 2 p.m. Sun. http://www.americancinematheque.com.

It's easy to forget that Frank Capra's 1946 Christmas classic, "It's a Wonderful Life," was initially a modest flop. The heartwarming film starring Jimmy Stewart as a despondent everyman saved by an unlikely angel became a cultural touchstone only after countless TV screenings. Now the Egyptian offers a chance to see it on the big screen in all its glory. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Thu. $11. (323) 466-3456. http://www.americancinematheque.com.

Tired of analyzing "Inception's" ambiguous ending? Jaded by smarmy romantic comedies where the guy doesn't get the girl? The Feel Good Film Festival will soothe you. The entire festival revolves around a simple concept: films intended to make the viewer regain some shred of optimism. This includes comedies, inspirational tales and films with hopeful messages. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. Fri.-Sun, times vary. All Access pass is $75. http://www.fgff.org .

Lust & Larceny: Noir City 12th Annual Festival of Film Noir Where: American Cinematheque, Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood When: Friday through April 18 Price: $11 general admission; $9 seniors 65 and older and students with I.D. and $7 for Cinematheque members Contact: www.egyptiantheatre.com or www.american Schedule: Friday at 7:30 p.m.: "Cry Danger," "Hot Spot" Saturday at 7:30 p.m.: "Red Light," "Johnny Angel" Sunday at 7:30 p.m.