The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is WONDERFUL! A veritable candy store for anyone who loves motion pictures, the museum is a feast for the eyes, the ears and the mind. The exhibits on various aspects of filmmaking — casting, music, costuming and makeup, special effects, etc. — are wide-ranging and fascinating. And there are exhibits on individual movies. I especially loved the great exhibits on The Godfather films and Casablanca. In addition to videos, including interviews, auditions and rehearsals as well as final cuts of key scenes, the Godfather exhibit included artifacts, like Don Vito’s office, characters’ costumes and even a replica of the famous horse’s head! And the artifacts in the Casablanca exhibit included both pianos played by Sam in the film and the doors of Rick’s Cafe. And of course there are various Oscar statuettes on display, among them Clark Gable’s and even Mary Pickford’s from the infancy of the Academy. There is so much in the museum that one could spend days there without seeing everything. Two galleries were closed on the day we visited, but our visit still filled most of the day. This is a must for any lover of films. And if you’re in L.A., chances are that you are a film lover. So GO!