Many years ago, when I was a Fellow at AFI, the Vista graciously granted permission for me to film…read morea period piece inside and outside the theater. Happy to say, virtually nothing of the classic "Egyptian themed" decor has changed. Karloff's mummy would feel right at home. Tarantino is definitely the right guy to have purchased it. Among other pluses, there's a handprint and signature gallery outside, obviously referencing The Chinese, but with a much hipper roster of honorees. Then, there's the stated mission of screening only film prints. Caught the "Kill Bill Saga" in 70mm and, a few weeks later, the return engagement of P.T. Anderson's "One Battle After Another", this time also in 70. It had originally shown there in Vistavision, the format in which it was shot. Anyway, I live in Atwater Village, so it's just a few minutes away. I plan to return often.

You're sitting in history when you're here!…read more THEATER: Here's a fun fact from the Vista wiki- it was designed by architect Lewis A. Smith, and presents a hybrid of two different styles: the exterior is Spanish Mission Revival style, and the interior is Egyptian Revival style- which reminds me a lot of another Hollywood theater- the Egyptian. I went to see Kill Bill: the Whole Bloody Affair. Unless you have "parking powers" activated, add a half hour onto your commute time to arrive and find neighborhood parking somewhere within a mile of this theater. I found a spot in a nearby neighborhood by a school. Back to the movie KB:tWBA-- I hadn't seen Killing William since its initial theatrical run, so it felt pretty new to me. THE MOVIEGOING EXPERIENCE: This movie still hits hard in a packed theater. Lots of reactions and laughs and groans, etc. I was probably laughing the hardest at how much FEET were in this movie. The seats were comfortable and that's judged by my shifting around only two times that I can recall. Thankfully this movie had an intermission to stretch during its 4+ hour runtime. I went during this exclusive December engagement and there's a lot of memorabilia on display in the lobby. There's a lot of snack and food and drink options, and it's pretty reasonably priced. Also, bring your own snacks! No one is checking bags and pockets here and the world is getting pretty expensive. The Vista is in a hip part of town and there's a lot of great eats and drinks in walking distance. We dined at Fred 62 after!

I love watching movies. And the Los Feliz 3 Theater in Los Feliz, California is the place to see…read morethem! It's such a nostalgic movie theater with a person at the one box office who greets you warmly and is nicely dressed in a vest, the cartoon countdown from 10 minutes to it's time for the show, a classic confessions person taking your food and drink orders to the detailed orientated rugs and fun designed lighting fixtures. The restrooms are clean and modernized. The lighting could be a bit brighter. Inside of the theaters is a fun experience. It's as if we're transported back in time with it's art deco style on the walls, plush and roommy seats that start with many seats in the back then goes to two seater aisles the closer one gets to the screen. The screen it self is hidden behind a plush or velvet curtain until it's time to watch the other movie previews, watch a cartoon about going to the concession booth or the hilarious "Turn Off Your Cellular Phones" Victorian opera style. I caught a matinee which was a great price and the other attendees enjoyed the movie! I love this theater!

As a member of American Cinematheque, I have to start by saying this is my favorite of the three…read moretheaters they typically show screenings in. Everything is always so well organized and it's just the cutest theater. Now the only negative for me is finding parking, but that's always an issue in this busy area of Los Feliz. My usual routine is to check for street parking, then check the tiny lot behind the theater, then I usually end up at the $8 church lot. The flip side positive of this is there are so many food and dessert places around for pre or post-show eats. I like that this theater is a bit more cozy than other locations, but honestly it's a normal size when thinking of it as a straight movie theater. I most recently saw Come See Me in The Good Light (an amazing documentary that will shift your perspective on death & grief) with a spirited Q&A with the producers Tig Notaro, Jessica Hargrave & Ryan White centering around poet Andrea Gibbons. Go watch it on AppleTV! Now I say this to emphasize that there wasn't a bad seat in the house. The movie and the Q&A after had good views & good vibes. The seats at Los Feliz Theater are wide and comfortable faux leather. This was the first time at a smaller non-chain theater I wasn't constantly shifting in my seat, as the seats were just plain comfy here though they don't recline or anything fancy like that. Concessions aren't overpriced, with many thinking the popcorn here is above average. And just $5 for a LARGE! Clean bathrooms. Friendly staff! I really like coming to Los Feliz's Vintage Cinemas and I'll be back for sure.

Felt like a VIP movie night (with one tiny wrap flaw!)…read more Let me start with a quick parking tip because it's definitely in the fine print: there's "One Garage" literally right next door that offers complimentary 3-hour parking once you get validation from iPic, the only garage to get validated! Sounds amazing... until you show up and it's already full... which was what happened. Our movie started at 6:00 PM, we arrived around 5:20 PM, and the garage was completely closed off -- they weren't letting anyone else in. Luckily, we found parking about 3 minutes away and paid around $5, which honestly wasn't too bad. We came here for the second part of our Valentine's date night and watched Wuthering Heights because hello... Margot Robbie is my favorite girl. I haven't been here in over 15 years and WOW -- I forgot how absolutely beautiful this theater is inside. The lobby is spacious, classy, and honestly feels kind of luxurious. There are pool tables, a full bar area downstairs, and spaces where you can hang out with drinks and good company before your movie. We headed straight into our theater and ordered food from our seats (also... water is complimentary, love that). We were seated in our own little pod -- super intimate with two seats, cozy setup, and yes... a blanket. It truly felt like rich people movie night. Shoutout to our server Jake, who was outstanding from start to finish. Great service, super attentive, and made the experience even better. Food-wise: The Boss Burger ($20.5) was a solid 8.5/10 -- hubby really enjoyed it. Although, there were no pickles or tomatoes in there even though it was in their menu. I ordered the Chicken Caesar Wrap ($17), and I'll be honest... it was the only downside of the night. It was a bit cold and tough, and the tortilla-to-filling ratio was a little off for me. I'd give it a 6/10. If the tortilla was a bit warmer I'd think it'll be able to hold onto the filling a bit better, but that was meh, for me. BUT the fries? Piping hot, crispy, and delicious. And Jake even brought us ranch, BBQ sauce, and extra ketchup without us having to ask twice. Overall, this was my husband's first time here, and it definitely won't be our last. We had such a great experience -- the ambience, service, and overall vibe were top-tier. Can't wait for our next cozy movie night here!

Very disappointed with the customer service at iPic Pasadena. We purchased the front luxury seats…read moreexpecting a premium experience, but the seating arrangement was extremely cramped and uncomfortable. The seats were way too close together, and the person next to us had belongings spread into the shared space, making it very difficult to get in and out of our seats comfortably. Because of how uncomfortable the situation was, we decided to leave during the previews before the movie even started. We politely explained the issue to the manager and asked if we could either move to different seats -- even less expensive ones -- or receive some type of accommodation such as passes for another movie. Unfortunately, the manager refused to help in any way and would not issue a refund, exchange, or even offer courtesy tickets. For a theater that markets itself as a luxury experience and charges premium prices, I expected much better customer service. Other theaters like AMC are usually much more understanding and willing to work with customers when issues arise. Instead, we left feeling frustrated after paying for a movie we never got to watch. Sadly, this experience completely turned us off from coming back.

My favorite place to watch a screening! The people are great and the selection is always fun.read more

I went to Whammy analog media for the first time today as a way to surprise my girlfriend of five…read moreyears. We are movie lovers and I had heard great things about the store from friends and decided to give it a look. Upon entering the store, I was mortified by how cold and antisocial the staff was. Not only was a class taking place during my time at Whammy!, but the man behind the cash register was very cold and disinterested, as though patronizing the place was something me and my girlfriend should be ashamed of. Which seems a little bizarre considering I'm pretty sure the store needs real customers to pay real money for their products in order to continue working as a store. Maybe I'm wrong about that, but still. I asked if they do screenings at whammy's store, and the man behind the counter, simply, almost wordlessly, pointed me towards their screening calendar. While I very much enjoyed the goofy selection of VHS tapes offered at the store, as well as their avant-garde vinyl selection, not to mention the off-beat decorations adorning the store, I am really questioning whether I'll ever return to Whammy!. Wish I had a better experience, and am unsure if they even want me to come back. My girlfriend and I tried our best to lift our spirits from what was such a discouraging experience. Perhaps I caught the staff at Whammy! on the wrong day, but for now, I'm going to take a break from Whammy!, though I am still chuckling at the fun VHS tapes I picked up, despite not having a player.

Regal LA Live definitely has had some upgrades... it was a nice surprise. On the corner of Olympic…read moreand Georgia St. Experience: Pretty empty for a Friday, nice music playing as you walk in. Automatic doors don't work. Security at the front door to check bags. I preordered my snacks didn't realize I had to send them a notification to say I wanted my order made... I thought it would be ready based off my movie time and I could grab & go -- nope had to wait. Inquired when the movie would start told "it officially starts at 1:20pm" I thought: okay, cool! After some time: Food was finally ready then I have to show my ticket!? Recommendations: The security check and ticket check should be combined. No one has time to go through security checks, grab snacks then try to fumble thru your phone with snacks to show a ticket.... Irritant: The person who checked my ticket... did not do a great job at articulating herself "take 2 elevators or you can take the escalator in the back"!? Two elevators!? Girl what!? I just figured it out on my own. Got to the elevator took it to the 2nd floor and there's a nice view of the fwy. Then I get to my movie... it's already playing!? What happen to it "officially" starting at 1:20pm? Annoyed was an understatement. Seat/Snacks: comfy, recliner style with table + cup holder Nachos/churros/icee -- 10/10 The movie: Ricky was beautifully done. Depicts 2nd chancers struggles upon release and how having support can stop recidivism was a huge take away. Anywho, after the movie I spoke to the manager: Jasmine. Explained what happen as I didn't see the beginning on the movie she offered for me to see it again --another time or see the next showing. I really appreciated that! The experience with the manger took a 3 star experience to 4 stars! I'd return again! Important to note: parking is only validated for 4 hours. After that you're on your own! Review reflective of my experience on 4/24/26 @ 12:48pm-4:30pm

It been a while since I came to this theater. In fact the last time I came I bought tickets at the…read morewindow outside, now you order tickets online or go to the kiosk to purchase your tickets. You can also purchase concessions at the kiosk when you purchase your tickets online which is super convenient. But unfortunately, you still have to stand in line to get your items, but at least the ordering part is out of the way. We went to see a movie on opening weekend, I was surprised that the movie was all the way up on the 3rd floor. That's inconvenient if you want to go buy more concessions or get refills because the only concession stand open is located on the first floor. It takes a lot of time to go down 3 floors then stand in line, so keep that in mind if you're in the 3rd floor. On the way up to the 3rd floor there were some kids playing in the elevator, no parents in site and not employees there to stop them from riding the rails. If you park in the correct parking lot they validate for discount parking. They have a security guard at the front door that checks bags.

I'd been here numerous times for movie screenings as well as food festivals. I love that they are…read morealways so organized and everyone knows what their respective roles are. Security is very strict which is understandable considering that this is one of the most iconic and biggest studios we have in Los Angeles. The whole compound is very clean with manicured lawns and pretty flowers adorning the pathways and walkways.

I went here for a screening for Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 and Spiderman across the…read morespiderverse. For MI: Dead Reckoning Part 1, they provided popcorn and water bottles which was nice! Although, when I watched spiderman, they didn't have it. This theatre is done in Dolby Cinema format which is probably one of the best formats to watch films in. The seats are not recliner seats but it's still comfortable. I also parked at the Bronson Gate as it's the closest to the paramount theatre.

The theater itself is above average -- 6/10. The food and alcohol menu gets the same rating, 6/10…read more But what makes this place EXCELLENT is the outstanding customer service. David the concierge is 11/10 -- and I'm not exaggerating. The manager is a solid 9/10. Long story short: we didn't purchase our tickets online and tried buying them in person, but the kiosk showed only one ticket left. Instead of simply saying "sorry, we're full," they went the extra mile. After the movie started at 7 PM, they checked again around 7:15 for any no-shows. There were seats available, so they sold us the tickets and got us in. That level of follow-up and effort is rare these days. If you still believe in going to the movies, don't waste your time anywhere else. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Los Angeles is the place to go.

@drafthousela we went today and I was so disappointed how this movie theater has changed. For what…read moreso yall can have more profit and less people to pay. The food was horrible, the QR code is terrible the hospitality is terrible. I'm from Texas and after Alamo was bought by another corporation I knew it would change but not this bad. Fix this theater. LA barely has any good theaters and it's sad how this one is going downhill. I don't blame the workers I blame upper management. Bring me back the old school Alamo drafthouse. @drafthouse I WAS SO DISAPPOINTED. On top of barely getting a real meal the price was 80 bucks! We didn't even get beers.

We watched Michael at Look Dine-In Cinemas Glendale for opening weekend and had a great time. There…read morewere about 30 of us that bought tickets to a Sundat matinee showing in Screen 1. We were there to support someone that worked on the film and Look was the perfect place for our group. We had seen another film as a group at Look a few years back but this one was on the other side of their property. The service was great, the picture quality was good, the sound was good not great and the reclining seats were comfortable. We enjoyed our time there supporting our friend. The movie going experience was a good one so we really dont have complaints. We would go back again. Not the most modern of movie theaters but it suited us just fine. Parking is validated for the structure across the street. Otherwise, there is some metered street parking and other pay lots a short walk away. Go see Michael the movie. Great job crew!

Not any better than the old Monrovia LOOK…read more Same company, same problems. Sometimes the wrong food served, other times cold food served, weird gloopy hard cheese, etc. Most auditorium seats are in disrepair, seat numbers missing, crumbs everywhere, literal duct tape on some of the seats to hold them together. 50/50 whether your seat will recline or not. Some auditoriums are actually HOT - maybe they can't turn on the air conditioning? Screens are also sort of dim and dull, just like I expect from LOOK. I'm not sad that the Monrovia location closed down and this is the only LOOK I can come to. I'm sad that I have this annual subscription at all. I am trying to get my money's worth.

Took my girlfriend to Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA to see Pretty Woman, and it was the perfect date…read morenight! The DTLA skyline views are incredible--watching the sunset turn into city lights while the movie started made everything feel so romantic and magical. We snagged a loveseat, which was super comfy for cuddling up, and the wireless headphones gave us crystal-clear sound without any outside noise interrupting the classic lines and soundtrack. The vibe on the rooftop is relaxed but lively--great drinks and snacks to enjoy before the film starts. Pretty Woman felt even more special in this open-air setting; we were both smiling and quoting lines the whole time. My girlfriend absolutely loved it, and so did I. If you're looking for a fun, memorable way to watch a movie (especially a rom-com on a date), this is it. Highly recommend-- we'll definitely be back for more screenings!

This is such a cute date night idea. There's plenty of eateries nearby to grab some dinner before…read more The cinema has some concession items like your regular candy, popcorn, nachos, and they also offer alcoholic beverages. Getting to the theater can be a little confusing, but they do send you instructions before your visit. BE AWARE their email says parking is right across the valet for about $10-$12. Since it was dark, I mistakenly parked at the lot next to the $10 one, and that one was $20 (ouch). Don't make that mistake. When you walk through the valet, there is someone there to tell you where to wait. The doors open about a half hour before your showing. We were a little confused because we weren't sure if someone was going to come down and get us. There was a resident that scanned us up the elevator, and there were plenty of spots to lounge outside of the cinema area. We sat in front of the concession stands, and the valet from downstairs had come up and ask us and the other two couples waiting to move to the seating area closest to the elevators. It wasn't a big deal but I thought it was weird that we had to do that. Our tickets were for the loveseat, which comes with one popcorn per person. We watched LaLa Land (in LaLa Land), which was nice because there's also a view of the buildings in downtown. Seat was comfy, but I wish there were either cup holders on the chairs or perhaps a small table in between seats for your food & drinks. I HIGHLY recommend bringing a blanket. There are other reviews that mention they have heaters, however, this was not the case during our visit. I'm thinking they probably have them for the winter, but there were no heaters present during our visit. It gets rather cold, but it feels okay if you bring a sweater and a small blanket. I loved the concept of the headphones for the movie. They were excellent quality and had great sound. You can adjust it based on your liking. Also, all the seats have a great view of the screen. It's a pricey date, but it's worth it if you're looking for something different.

I've always wanted to watch a movie here since I was younger, so it was so nice to finally do it!…read moreWe watched mortal kombat 2 in IMAX. It was fun to show our ticket and be escorted through the main doors behind the rope. I felt like a celeb. hehe It was so clean inside. Nice displays and the architecture was great. The detail was beautiful! I was just in awe when we walk down the curtains start opening. Also the bathroom was HUGE and so clean and nice.

Wanting to watch the Mandalorian in IMAX, we looked up the top spots in LA and interesting enough…read morethe Chinese Theater was highly recommended. We've always frequented outside the theater as well as the boulevard, but never actually watched a movie here until now. The place is pretty historic, the art deco inside is amazing. In terms of the screen, it's nice size IMAX setup with good sound, but the seats are kind of dated and not really modern. In terms of parking, it only costs us $3 with validation. I'm glad I at least got to watch a flick here at least once.