AFI News, Pt. 1

The American Film Institute's screening series at L.A.'s two ArcLight theaters are particularly noteworthy these next two weeks.
Tonight's entry in the 1970s Classics program at Sherman Oaks is "Chinatown," a wonderfully perverse neo-noir, fascinating look at L.A. and Valley history and arguably the best-written movie of all time. Plus, Jack Nicholson gets his nose sliced.
Wendnesday's screening for the Modern Musicals and Their Icons series at Hollywood's ArcLight is Bob Fosse's brilliant 1972 "Cabaret." The same director's semi-autobiographical reflection on mortality, "All That Jazz," screens Wednesday the 27th; in the wake of star Roy Scheider's recent passing, the "It's showtime!" fantasia should bear extra meaning this time around.
And Sherman Oaks' '70s film next Monday is "The Deer Hunter." The Vietnam War Academy Award-winner should have a little more resonance than usual, too, seeing as how last year's Iraq War features are all but shut-out from the current Oscar race.
For tickets and information go to www.arclightcinemas.com