Hosted by Stanley Sheff, who worked with Orson Welles.

Experience curated evenings of intrigue and artistry at Wednesday With Welles, a monthly curated film and discussion series exploring the life and work of Orson Welles, cinema's most enigmatic genius. Beneath the velvet glow of The Fine Arts Theatre, Beverly Hills' historic movie palace, audiences will experience a classic Welles masterpiece on the big screen, accompanied by untold stories, rare revelations, and a live conversation with filmmaker Stanley Sheff, editor and collaborator who worked with Welles on his final completed production. A gathering as unforgettable, and as unique, as the man himself.

September 23

Citizen Kane (1941)
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119 minutes

Widely regarded as the greatest motion picture ever made, Citizen Kane tops the American Film Institute's list of the 100 Greatest American Films of All Time. Orson Welles' groundbreaking 1941 debut remains a towering achievement in cinema, innovative, daring, and endlessly influential.
OCTOBER 21

The Orson Welles Show (1979)
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74 minutes

The Orson Welles Show is a never-seen television pilot from 1979 - an extraordinary, one-time glimpse into the late creative life of one of cinema's greatest minds. Conceived as a bold and unconventional talk show, it features Burt Reynolds, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, the Muppets, and Angie Dickinson in a fluid format that blends audience-driven interviews, comedy, and Welles' own mesmerizing magic performances. This is a singular opportunity to experience Welles in an entirely new role - intimate, experimental, and unlike anything else in his career.

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"Wednesday With Welles" is a curated film and discussion series hosted by Stanley Sheff, celebrating the life and work of Orson Welles through historical context and personal insight. This website and series are independently produced and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by the Estate of Orson Welles, except where specific screening permissions or approvals have been obtained. Film screenings are presented by the Fine Arts Theatre using content provided by authorized distributors. All names, trademarks, and likenesses remain the property of their respective rights holders and are used for identification and historical reference only.

Citizen Kane (1941)

The Orson Welles Show (1979)