In just six days, Turner Classic Movies is not only celebrating its 20th anniversary as the country's premiere network for classic movies, but also hosting the fifth annual TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood. It's been a dream of mine to go to this event since the first one, but I'm finally getting that chance this year.

Since the 2014 festival marks two big occasions for TCM, organizers decided to highlight the family of film fans that have built up over two decades. The theme is Family in the Movies: The Ties that Bind, so some of the best films about family were picked for the line-up. It means that I will have to make some really difficult choices. How can I pick seeing the incredible The Best Years Of Our Lives on the big screen over getting the opportunity of seeing Mel Brooks in person at the Blazing Saddles screening? Do I check out director William Friedkin's talk or see Margaret O'Brien? Then, there was the recent announcement that Alan Arkin will be interviews on Sunday, at the same time Gone With The Wind is being screened. Yes, my head has exploded.

The festival runs from April 10-13 and I will be covering from as many angles as possible – on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and, of course, here. So, here are just a few of the many events I'm looking forward to.

Thursday

The festival kicks off with a new restoration of Oklahoma!, the Rogers & Hammerstein musical Fred Zinneman brought to the big screen. Shirley Jones will be there for a discussion. But, probably the coolest event of the day is the Welcome Party at the Roosevelt Hotel. For avid TCM viewers, Robert Osborne has been our guide through movie history, so it will be really fun to see him in person. Actresses Kim Novak and Jane Seymour will also be there, as they show off the TCM at 20 exhibit, which features artwork by the stars.

Also on Thursday is a 35mm screening of The Heiress, the stunning film by William Wyler. Olivia de Havilland won her second Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in this film. Whatever Happened To Baby Jane? and Johnny Guitar are also being screened, but I'd like to get to The Heiress.

Friday

Bright and early Friday morning, I'm going to rush to see Elia Kazan's East of Eden. It has been awhile since I've seen the film, which features James Dean and Julie Harris. The film is based on John Steinbeck's novel and features an Oscar-winning performance from Jo Van Fleet.

Charlton Heston's son Fraser Heston will be on hand for Touch of Evil, but that will be at around the same time master documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles will talk about Grey Gardens. Hopefully, that will wrap up in time to see “A Conversation with Richard Dreyfus.” Although, that would all mean missing Meet Me In St. Louis with Margaret O'Brien.

The highlight of Friday will be Mel Brooks and Blazing Saddles. It's still one of the funniest films ever and maybe Brooks will give his thoughts on Seth MacFarlane's A Million Ways To Die In The West.

Friday wraps up with a midnight screening of David Lynch's Eraserhead. Hopefully, Patton Oswaltt will help the audience avoid nightmares.
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Saturday

The third day of the festival is a real challenge. Jerry Lewis will be getting his handprints finally cemented for all time (what took so long?). Gareth Edwards, who just finished directing the new Godzilla film, will be introducing the original Japanese classic. Although, I'm really interested in seeing George Stevens' I Remember Mama.

Maureen O'Hara, 93, will be appearing for How Green Was My Valley. Although John Ford's film is best known as the movie that beat Citizen Kane at the Oscars for 1941, it is a great film. I would not miss a chance to see O'Hara and this film on a big screen.

The later showings on Saturday will be hard to pick from. Pitch Perfect's Anna Kendrick will be there for the 1939 classic The Women. Hearing a young actress talking about Joan Crawford and Norma Shearer should be great. Quincy Jones will also be talking about The Pawnbroker and the new restoration of William Friedkin's Sorcerer will have its North American premiere.

Sunday

TRADITION! Yes, Sunday morning, I'll be rushing to the TLC Chinese IMAX theater to see Fiddler on the Roof. Composer John Williams – who won his first Oscar for his adapted score – and director Norma Jewison are both scheduled to be on hand.

The rest of Sunday provides another full line-up that's really tough to plan. I'd love to see Gone With The Wind on the big screen, but Alan Arkin's interview is at the same time. If I pick Arkin, I could probably check out Cat on a Hot Tin Roof or Mr. Holland's Opus with Richard Dreyfuss. The festival ends with a few really great films, including a showing of the 3D Wizard of Oz.

Check back here for coverage, starting on Thursday!