Oscar Sundays: Experience Cleopatra in 70mm at the Academy Museum

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This Sunday, Los Angeles cinephiles are in for a golden-age treat. As part of the Academy Museum’s Oscar® Sundays summer series, visitors can catch the 1963 epic Cleopatra — screened in stunning 70mm — for free with general museum admission.

Starring Elizabeth Taylor in one of her most iconic roles, Cleopatra dazzled the Academy with nine Oscar® nominations and wins for art direction, costume design, cinematography, and visual effects. The film’s grandeur, scale, and behind-the-scenes legacy have become part of Hollywood lore.

The screening is part of the museum’s ongoing celebration of films honored for their groundbreaking visual achievements. It’s a rare opportunity to experience old Hollywood spectacle the way it was meant to be seen — larger than life.

And for film lovers who want year-round access, museum memberships include unlimited general admission.