I've been to Cinespia multiple times over the years, and it's still one of my favorite summer traditions in LA. The atmosphere is what makes it so special. You bring your own blankets, food, and drinks, set up a picnic with friends or family, and hang out while a DJ plays music before the movie starts. It feels more like a summer event than just going to see a movie, and the vibes are always immaculate. If you don't feel like packing everything yourself, they also have concessions with all the classic movie snacks, alcohol, and even hot food. The burgers smelled amazing the last time I was there, and it's nice having that option. One tip: I always recommend paying for the onsite parking. It's worth the convenience, especially when you're carrying blankets, chairs, coolers, and everything else that comes with a picnic setup. My only complaint has nothing to do with Cinespia itself--it's Ticketweb. Buying tickets through their platform has consistently been frustrating and is easily the worst part of the experience. Other than that, I can't recommend Cinespia enough. It's such a fun, unique way to spend a summer evening and something I always suggest to anyone looking for a memorable night out in LA. read more

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I've been coming to these screenings at Hollywood Forever for well over a decade so I've seen how it's evolved and changed over the years. Tickets used to be $10 but now expect for tickets to cost $30+ each, and must be purchased in advance with an often-glitchy system. If you want good seats, plan to arrive to the cemetery hours in advance to wait in line. Plan on lines for most parts of the experience; driving in (should you choose to pay for parking there), the portapotties, photos, any sort of purchases. There's food and drink for sale, but it's also a great opportunity to show off your basket packing and homemade charcuterie skills, and BYOB and BYOF. The photobooth, DJ beforehand, celebrity cameos and costumed people watching are unmatched. If you're a fan of a movie, getting to see it in a large crowd who cheers and jeers, often with a star or a creative contributor present, is super cool. But these screenings have started packing people in tighter than sardines, and there are cockroaches crawling around on the ground. It's Hollywood, it's outdoors, and these screenings have really blown up to a scale above capacity. All of that to say, it's a really neat experience you can likely only have in a city like LA, and you should go once. read more

Oh my gosh this was so fun. I will totally do it again and show up earlier so I can walk around more and see some of the tombs and things. Well organized, quick entry, plenty of parking and good music. read more

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Ever had a desire to go to the movies in a cemetery? If you live in the Los Angeles area you have to check out the movies held every weekend at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. It's full of casket chat pop culture notables. And yes, you are surrounded by tombstones, masoleums and a plethora of scary cherub angels. Before the sun goes down you will find patrons dancing to the sounds of local DJ's until the movie starts and after it finishes. All while drinking lots of alcohol and eating food on blankets. I have seen set ups worthy of any catered experience. More often than not the director or leading actor from the film will introduce the movie and share some insight from their experience The films run from classic film noir to pop culture favorites, with attendees dressing up like characters from the movie. It's touted as a family experience. But frankly if you are a parent i would compare the experience to flying with your kids on a transatlantic flight. If you can leave them at home and fly solo you will have a better time. With movie inflation and the riding cost of popcorn tickets are $30 which is outrageous because fifteen years ago they were only $12. Even so it is worth the price. The only drawback is parking. There is none. Not for an event like this. It's a cemetery for Gods sake. So be prepared to pay outrageous prices for the few spots normally reserved for mourners. The rest of you will have to walk or uber to the event. If you come to LA you have to experience this cultural phenomena. It's uniquely Hollywood and lots of fun. #hollywoodforever #hollywoodforevercemetery #cinespia read more

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We've been going to these cemetery screenings for the last 15 years or so. Every year it gets more and more popular so we only go now when they're showing a movie we love but have never watched on the big screen. It's great that they let you bring in your own food and drinks. We used to line up in the front lawn area and have a drink or 2 before the gates opened. We stopped doing that because the sun and heat got to be a bit too much and also, the nearby establishments won't let you use their bathroom. On site parking is expensive but there's nearby parking that doesn't cost too much if you don't mind walking a bit with your picnic items and chairs. read more

I remember thinking about how creepy of an experience this was gonna be before my first visit, and at that time, it was a first come first serve basis, so I was standing in line for a couple of hours and got to the front and they stopped the line about two people before me, but then asked if we were OK with sitting on the pavement and we said yes and got it! It's changed a LOT over the years that's for sure, and you can now buy tickets ahead of time, which is a wonderful thing, but if you want a really fun time, just pick one of the funnest movies from their schedule, say like "Grease" of which you known it'll be a sing-along and it's so much fun. I'm not really a crowd person, but here it's all part of the fun. Parking and traffic can and will be a complete hassle, but it'll be worth your effort. Bring a shorty short, ground huggin' beach chair and it'll be perfect. read more

People are dying to get in! This was one of my favorite things to do in Los Angeles and is a must, no bones about it. Well, maybe a few bones. My first screening was "Rosemary's Baby" w/ friends (10/23/04), followed by "Treasure of the Sierra Madre" w/ my mom (5/14/05); "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" on a third date (7/2/05); "Bringing Up Baby" with a girlfriend (9/17/05); "Dawn of the Dead" on a date (9/30/06); "Vertigo" (5/26/07) and "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" with a girlfriend (7/7/07); "The Exorcist" w/ my sister-in-law (9/15/07); "Valley Girl" with a date (7/13/08); and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" on a third date (9/6/09), which was "so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one." In other words, it's perfect for dates, significant others, family, and friends. Before you hey ho let's go, get a picture at Johnny Ramones grave. Bonuses: Pee-Wee Herman called before his screening, I got a photo with Richard Edson (the valet) from Ferris, I sat next to Michael McDonald (MAD TV), and director Amy Heckerling and Drew Barrymore introduced "Fast Times". As Drew noted, "thith film rockth!" read more

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Happy Fourth of July! Always enjoy celebrating the fourth here at the Hollywood forever cemetery. The crowd is very enthusiastic and the location is fascinating with all the famous people buried there. The whole evening was quite the experience with food vendors and a Photo Booth. They also had a DJ & a dance floor for some Jumping around before the movie started. I hadn't seen the original top gun in a long time, & it was really nice to see on a big screen with a big crowd. So glad I came and I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. read more

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I have been here before and had a great time, but last night was awful. It took 45 minutes for us to go a half a block to get into the prepaid parking. By the time we got in, there was literally NO PLACE left to set-up our things. In addition it left us no time to walk around and check things out. Such a drag. They have clearly started overselling the place. Such a waste of time and money. I'll never do that again. Ugh. read more

I've been coming here for years and it's a fabulous experience. You can either park on the street and wait on the grass until they open the gates and we'd like to get there two hours before the gates open because the spots on the grass by the screen in the cemetery fill up really fast. This place is always pretty much overbooked, but it's a really fun experience. Fun photo booth DJ dancing beautiful light displays everywhere. Cocktails food, snacks and everybody's in a joyful mood. You can also pay for parking but I think it's $30 and it's around the back of the cemetery. I really wish they would let us in sooner so we can enjoy our Picnic and our time there. We usually only get about an hour and 15 minutes before the movie starts. And the time it takes to walk from the entrance to the actual movie spot takes 15 minutes. Bring your own food and snacks blankets pillows, snuggly stuff to keep you warm! Ticket price is 50 and that includes the fees. It's one of the more expensive outdoor movies. This time we came on Halloween, which was really special. A lot of really really fun, photo options and big bowls of fabulous Halloween candy. Then the special guest was the actor from the movie scream, Matthew Lillard, and he gave a great speech at the beginning of the movie. I videotaped it for y'all! Highly recommend This activity! read more

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The most highly-recommended date night in LA: Cinespia Cemetery Screenings. My partner and I have enjoyed the cemetery screenings of Labyrinth, Scream, But I'm A Cheerleader, and Charlie's Angels. This event is IT for movie enthusiasts who love to arrive dressed on-theme. The movie-themed photo booths are meticulously planned and straight out of a Hollywood set, perfect for documenting your themed fit. Some movies come with additional experiences, such as appearances with the film's directors or actors (But I'm A Cheerleader) or firework shows (Charlie's Angels). These experiences never disappoint and add an extra layer of excitement to the night. Tickets cost $37, which includes the online processing fee. I highly recommend purchasing off-site parking at the Hollywood Production Center for $25. Make sure to arrive 45 minutes before gates open. The cemetery fills up FAST and seating is on a first-come-first-seated basis. You should bring: - On-themed attire (seriously, consider this a themed event) - Board games/cards for when you're waiting in line to enter the cemetary - A picnic setup with your favorite goodies - Bug spray if you're visiting in the summer read more

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Movies at Hollywood Forever Cemetery are epic. Great experience. Arrive early, ride a motorcycle to avoid lines or park outside and walk in.

I love cinsepia so much I wish I knew about it when I was younger! Its a great time, super unique experience I was grateful to go to a free screening! I hope they do more of those in the future read more

First time, and I had a blast! Movie night is so much fun during the summer. Can't wait for a scary flick during Halloween time. I visit my Grandpa who is buried there too. read more

Cinespia Cemetery Screenings - Movie night with friends @hollywoodforever - Cinema Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was already a big fan of the screenings over at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. I got an email I signed up for a free 'Totally Killer' screening put on/ sponsored by Cinespia / Prime Video (Amazon) - 10/23. I do have Amazon prime, so I was able to watch the movie probably two weeks before the screening but I wanted to wait. This was such a fun event. Not only was it free, but it was a great movie - very fun and nostalgic with great humor and thriller moments. They were super generous! We got tickets to get our choice of a free hotdog from Pink's or NY slices of pizza from Joe's pizza. On top of that we got other tickets to get popcorn our choice of candy and a soda or water. There were also some really nice photo ops around the area like the usual Cinespia screenings. And of course we brought in some of our own food, beverages, and chairs to picnic. All in all, this was such a great event and I had so much fun. The last event that I went to that was similar, took place in the Masonic Lodge and was another Amazon movie along with Pizza Hut. I thought it was going to be similar, but this was a much larger scale. read more

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First time at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery for Cinespia. Saw a free screening of Totally Killer. In the spirit of Halloween, it was a really fun venue for a screening, especially a horror movie. They also included some surprise immersive features during the movie to add extra flare to the experience. Was also treated to complimentary Pink's Hot Dogs (or Joe's Pizza), popcorn, candy, and beverage. But feel free to bring your own food or drinks. Make it a picnic! There was a fun stage prop set up for photo ops. Get there early to claim a good spot to set up your blanket, low beach chairs, etc. There's a lot of open space, so I can imagine most spots are decent with good views. There's quite a bit of residential and street parking in the area or a paid parking structure right across the street. read more

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The best! I love when it's the season for Cinespia. Caught the last Cinespia of the season to watch Carrie, and it did NOT dissapoint! Doors open at 530 **PRO TIP** get there to wait in line a bit before doors open, it gets packed early and you want good seating/spot. Movie starts at 730 but you can sit and chill and eat and drink before the movie actually starts. FOOD&DRINK: BYOB! The best part! Grab a pizza Grab some tacos and a burrito Sandwiches, sure? Snacks, fonger foods, sweets, make your favorite spread and make it an intimate evening. Want to make an amazing charcuterie board, do it! You can bring it all in, including coolers with booze. Bring your beers, margaritas whatever you please. They say, no hard alcohol but they don't really do any searches, so just don't be a drunken fool. They also have food trucks, and popcorn so don't feel like you have to bring in anything if you don't feel like it. PARKING: They have onsite parking. Literally on the cemetary grounds. $25 and you will need to buy this while buying your admission ticket online. There's also 2 nearby parking lots you can buy in advance online. However, directly next door, the oil change spot is nice and offers early goers parking for $20 and its the closest you can get. SEATING: First come first serve. We always try to sit right near an edge to make getting up to go to the bathroom easier and less disruptive to those around you. We also always haul everything in our little wagon, and has been a game changer. Bring pillows, blankets and low picnic tables and low beach chairs. Don't be a dick and sit in a high chair. They also have a cut off point where chairs can sit so they won't block people sitting on the ground. **ANOTHER PRO TIP** Bring a picnic blanket with a tarp bottom, the floor gets soggy and wet. As well as plenty of warm blankets during the colder nights. Clean Porta pottys and handwashing stations Photo booth ops themed to whatever movie is playing Even dress up if you want to really get in the movie going festivities. It says no dogs, unless emotional support. I did see a couple tiny purse dogs but not 100% sure on how they got in. All in all, one of my favorite evenings out! read more

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A movie showing in a cemetery? Why not?! This is so LA! Recommend getting here early because Melrose gets pretty packed as the show starts. You're able to bring a low chair and your own picnic to enjoy too. They also allow you to bring beer and wine as well! However, if you forget or don't feel like packing they also sell snacks and drinks there. Bring a blanket and a mat to rest on and enjoy the show! read more

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A super cool and very LA experience. They show a movie in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery where they also sell food and drinks and have a photo booth opportunity. You can bring in chair (as long as they are low to the ground), blankets, alcohol (beer and wine) and food. It was such a fun experience and I will definitely be going back. You can purchase parking ahead of time for $40 but it will sell out before the movie. read more

Read the tips and tricks or (Things to Know) before going. Driving around the area (turning into the cemetery if you buy on site parking) is A MAD HOUSE. Limited good/drink options. Really high prices for extra warmth/comfort if you forgot to pack something or end up just getting cold. Movie projection is large so it's nice to sit anywhere and have a good view. Good sound quality. A bit over priced experience, but still enjoyable. More trash areas should be available. More than one photo booth option would have been great-line gets really long. *and you do not sit on graves (it's an open lawn area) and the cemetery is "closed" to walk around once the sun begins to set. So they are very respectful of the property and it's overall purpose. read more

Cinespia Cemetery Screenings - Pre sun down/movie time - Cinema Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cinespia is an LA organization that screens classic films to local audiences as a fun, celebrated experience. Their screenings at Hollywood Forever Cemetary are the most popular outdoor cinema event in California. They also host movie premieres, concerts, and this year, a Halloween party. I attended two Cinespia events in October (2023), so this is a review of both of them. Halloween (1978) at Hollywood Forever Cemetery: 4/5. This is Cinespia's claim to fame: classic movies in an iconic cemetery. Tickets were $22 each. Bring a blanket, a picnic if you like, and BYOB. Low chairs are allowed. They do sell beer, wine, and movie snacks there, if you prefer to wait in long lines and pay wildly inflated prices. Seating is first come, first serve, so arrive early to get a good spot. We arrived 1 hour before the movie started, and there was no space left on the lawn. In fact, people were already spilling out onto the curb, and into a back area of grass where you could barely see the screen. Yikes! The event was very obviously oversold. We ended up having to post up on the pavement. Regardless, it was fun; a cool experience. The video and audio quality was exceptional. Rosemary's Baby Halloween Party at The Orpheum: 2/5. My favorite scary movie, at one of my favorite theaters in LA. We purchased "premium" (aka VIP) tickets for $64 each, and while it was fun watching Rosemary's Baby on Halloween in a historic theater, the entire experience felt like a scam. My husband and I arrived 1 hour before the movie was set to start, and were pleased to find that with our "premium" tickets, we did not have to wait in the massive general admission line. But, we entered a chaotic, crowded theater with excessively long lines for the bar. We decided to find our seats, but there was no signage indicating where the reserved premium seats were, and no ushers to be found. We finally found a Cinespia employee, who told us to go back to the front to get wristbands. We waded back through the crowd, and were informed that the "Premium" bar was downstairs. The line was shorter, but when I asked about the themed cocktails advertised in the event description (and mentioned in an email we received 1 day prior), the bartender had no idea what I was talking about. I ended up paying $27 for a glass of Dark Horse. Disappointed by the false advertising, we joined the photo booth line. At least we will get a fun photo after spending $150 to watch a movie in a crowded theater, we thought. But, after waiting for 30 minutes, the photo booth closed. "You can come back after the movie". Pass. I am not sure if we will attend another Cinespia event. read more

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Went for the Charlie's Angels showing with a firework show at the end for the 4th of July. It was really the most tasteful fireworks I've seen. The line to get in was long but very organized and moved fast! There is just so many people. But it is a must do- I will definitely be coming back. I recommend you bring blankets, chairs, food, wine etc. and arrive when doors open to get a good seat on the lawn. I do wish that the "screen" was bigger but it's so fun to watch a movie outdoors with your community. Highly recommend! Oh they did have a couple food trucks there and porta pottys. read more

Cinespia Cemetery Screenings - Cool herse - Cinema Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love it! There was a live dj that played great music; concession stands; merchandise stand; screening (before show) with Geena Davis!!!! Energy was absolutely fun and joyous. It was a great to see everyone's picnic set-up and all the food/drinks. You can walk around and pay your respect to some of the residents there (Mickey Rooney...Johnny Ramone). I, for sure, will be doing this again. Feature film list is impressive! You can park for $20 across the street (believe it's Warner Bros parking structure) or for $30 in the cemetery... parking has to be paid for ahead of time. read more

Cinespia Cemetery Screenings - Madonna as All-the-Way-May... film playing on mausoleum wall. - Cinema Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Such a cool experience! Attended the Nightmare on Elm Street screening on 10/2/21; Show time was 7pm, gates were set to open 5:15pm. We arrived to the cemetery at around 5pm. There was a standing line at the Santa Monica Blvd entrance and it was a long one. We had on site parking so we lined up, our tickets were scanned and we were directed to the parking lot right behind the the screening building. It was a long drive from the entrance so an even longer walk for the ones that didn't park on-site. Seating is first-come first-serve basis and people go all out with their set ups and as long as its low enough, its allowed. We sat in the no-chair zone which is a large area directly in front of the screen. We were blanket-to-blanket, but that's what made it fun! We made a few friends and exchanged snacks/ beers with others. There are photo booths, food vendors and a cannabis menu. A/V was good during movie too! A DJ spins music before and again after the movie which gives everyone time to sober up. *There was police at exit during our visit, so drive responsibly. PRO TIP: use shower liner as a tarp under your blanket read more

This cemetery has all the trappings any living/breathing human could ever ask for... ESPECIALLY ON MOVIE NIGHT! Such a peaceful + serene location to screen a film. Had to book Cinespia tickets for the 80's iconic film "The Breakfast Club". The screenings always exceed theme fun. For example, there were pop-up photo booths with high school lockers and a fake hallway, the free Ciroc liquor truck (near Douglas Fairbanks tomb), gift shops, a cannabis menu, and of course people dressed as their fave movie character from "The Breakfast Club". People really go all out. Some seating areas mimic an actual living room. I observed a group of friends bring everything but the kitchen sink from their home. Others come to celebrate their birthdays with cake + candles before the film begins. The CheeseBurgers and Sauvignon Blanc were fine. We also had our own stash of booze, big blanket, pillows, and lawn chair. A small detail I noticed from afar was the man dancing wildly in an LED suit/wardrobe with glow sticks near the giant screen...not sure if he was a Cinespia employee signaling for the film to begin BUT IT WAS HILARIOUS + COOL. Small Note* If you happen to book tickets and take photos at night...small Bright Orbs will show up in the photo. read more

Cinespia Cemetery Screenings - Entrance into movie night. - Cinema Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Movie was supposed to start at 8pm. 45 minutes later, the founder just would not SHUT UP! People smoking weed, cigarettes and cigars in close proximity sucks. This is not for refined people. Young folks - it is great. read more

Bring picnic supplies and someone to cuddle with and it's perfect, as long as you're okay with not having a perfect view of the screen. read more

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I have been emailing them for the past 2 years trying to get credit for 10 purchased tickets we didn't attend to due to heavy rain that night. I've been ignored after being told I would be credited. Be careful with purchasing tickets with Cinespia, they collect and won't help if you have issues. I'm still waiting for Navid to credit me 2 years later. read more

Cool experience! The owner is super sweet, too. Strongly recommend. Go see Johnny Ramone's site! read more

I love Cinespia. I think it's just such a cool experience, I try to go at least once every summer. Tickets sell out quick, so don't dawdle deciding. I usually get there about hour or so before the doors open too, because there's a line to get in and it's first come first serve. Get there even earlier if you really want a good spot on the green. Parking is another reason to get there early. They have onsite parking you can purchase but that doesn't open til the gates open. I usually find a spot on some side streets nearby for free. Once you're inside the cemetery, you walk past all the headstones, you're not actually watching the movie sitting next to one so no worries. My go to items to bring: blanket, pillow, snacks, and drinks. Some people bring chairs too, they're supposed to sit in their own section though to not block people's views. Food and drinks are sold here as well, but why buy when you can bring your own stuff in? When the gates open the DJ of the night plays til the movie starts. They also usually have a couple photo booth opportunities, some movie themed for the night. It's a fun atmosphere. Everyone's friendly. Giant picnic under the stars with a great movie, what's to hate? read more

Cinespia Cemetery Screenings - Chill before the movie starts at sunset - Cinema Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Interesting place, a little creepy but once you get settled down, its good times. Its an interesting experience for sure. Make sure you go prepared. Also parking and ubering inside a little hectic. Make sure you jump out the uber before entering the lot read more

Cinespia Cemetery Screenings - Blade - Cinema Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So awesome!!!! Attended the Poltergeist screening, it was a hoot. The music, overall vibe and crowd were amazing. read more

Absolutely one of my Favorite Things to do in our Beautiful City!!! I really enjoy it! I've seen a couple of movies & I always have a great time! The vibe is super chill! You can bring your own beers & wine. Food & snacks to make the perfect picnic! Bring your blankies, short chairs & even a little short table to put your dinner. I promise you will have a great time. I am so looking forward to 4th of July night! They will be playing Jurassic Park & Fireworks after!! Yay! I'm excited!! read more

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I've been to this place one other time before, a while ago. I think it was for a fun movie but I don't remember which one it was. This time was for E.T. on July 4th with a fireworks show. The movie started at 9PM, and we got there a little after 8PM. We walked right in and looked for a place to sit. There weren't too many spots left, but we were able to snag a spot in the middle right. I think we got really lucky because people usually wait in line early to get a spot that good. There were a few food/drink stands but we were pretty full from a 4th of July BBQ we went to. We brought in some wine as they weren't very strict. The screen was a good size and the sound was great. The fireworks coincided nicely with the movie and then at the end, with John William's music and some 80's pop. Overall a great event. read more

One of LA's greatest experiences. Here's some tips. If you arrive an hour before gates open, you can easily find street parking - we got a spot directly opposite the cemetery. We still saw parking spots on Santa Monica Blvd until 45 minutes prior to gates opening, but there is also parking on side streets so if you don't mind arriving early, you can save on parking fees. There is also two offsite lots that provide parking for $20 if you purchase on the Cinespia website in advance, they might charge more on the night (unsure). People who pay the $30 fee to park on site at the cemetery get to the lawn first, so they get the best seating. To get a good spot without paying the $30 fee, arrive an hour to an hour and a quarter prior to gates opening and wait in line. It's a fun vibe, people are sitting on their lawn chairs (can only be 6" high), drinking and enjoying themselves. Once the gates open, move quickly to the lawn and be decisive about where you want to sit because spots go fast. Cinespia blocks off certain sections so others fill completely first, so if you can't find anything good and you see sections vacant, just hang back because those will open up. Closer to the screen is jam packed, we sat in the second section back in the wings and had a great view with more space. We sat in front of one of the walk ways which was great because we weren't landlocked when we used the portaloos. It's better to be in front of the walkway than behind so people are walking in front of you the entire movie. If you want to sit in the middle section, they don't allow chairs, but we were some of the first people in from the line out front and that area was already full when we arrived. Bring your own picnic food / alcohol (beer & wine only) because it is more expensive to buy there. Pre pop some popcorn and bring it with you in the bags. Use a blanket with waterproof backing or a tarp under a blanket because the ground gets damp. Remember a warm jacket because it does get chilly at night. Enjoy! read more

Cinespia Cemetery Screenings - Cinema Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cinespia at Hollywood Forever is a truly unique, fun, distinctly LA experience. I would definitely recommend using a ride service like Uber to get in and out. Skip the parking nonsense. Finding and grabbing your Uber after the show is a bit hectic but it can be done. I think you can safely show up about an hour ahead of when the gates open to snag a spot on the fake grass directly outside the cemetery, if you want to party for a while beforehand. Any later than that and you'll be standing on the sidewalk in line, which is no fun at all. Don't dawdle after the gates open. Find your preferred viewing spot (preferably behind people with low or no chairs) and set your stuff down to mark your place. The lawn areas fill up quickly and you don't want a blocked or side view of the movie. You'll probably have some time to stroll the cemetery grounds a bit. The sites for Johnny Ramone, Chris Cornell and Toto are all located within a very short stretch of each other. They had a great DJ the night we were there. We heard a terrific mix of very old songs (like from the 1940s, new stuff, and old school funk). The line to take a photo can move slowly so if you want a picture taken, do that soon after you set up your spot. They sell beer and wine and lots of snacks but most people just bring in all their own food and libations (and, obviously, based on the wafts of scented smoke, herbs of some form). Cinespia is a must-do and a great party. read more

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I would've loved the whole experience if it wasn't for these flying brown insects swarming all over the place. My girlfriend could not watch the movie in peace and pretty much ruined it for her. I personally don't mind bugs but there was so many that kept buzzing around us that it had me on guard throughout the whole movie. It's because of that I didn't give this five stars and it's a shame they don't accept Mastercards. read more

I went to my first Cinespia showing back in 2012 and had a blast. I recently went back this past month and I loved the experience just as much as I did the first time I went. My suggestion is to arrive early because there will be lines. If you've never been before make sure to bring blankets (to sit on and to use) and food in case you get hungry for the duration of the movie. Also, try to scope out the people you decide to sit next to because some people get really drunk and obnoxious. It's hard to change when it's dark and half way through the film. read more

Cinespia Cemetery Screenings - Cinema Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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T-H-E BEST M~O~V~I~E EXPERIENCE IN A-L-L OF LOS ANGELES!!!!!!!!@@#$@!@!!!!! Let's be real guys, Cinespia (outdoor) is likely the best movie experience you are ever to attend in your entire life. Most objections to this statement can be attributed to anti-social tendencies and or the traits that make this event so amazing "People talk during the movies", "It's crowded", "There is loud DJ music and people are dancing to it". People do talk during the movie, and it makes it absolutely hilarious!!! These aren't just any people, these are the smartest, funniest, and most talented people in the ENTIRE United States Of America that attend these films. You are likely to hear some of the funniest commentary on your favorite movies that you have ever heard in your entire lives. It's crowded. Yes, it is crowded, and it's an absolute ball because of it. Sophisticated people as far as the eye can see, and it's a DELIGHT!!! You are bound to make friends and share cheese and crackers, and perhaps wine, with some seriously dope people. There is DJ music before and after the film, and these DJ's are on point, with Questlove and other music legends such as DJ Carlos Nino making guest appearances. I started going to these in 2014, and it has unequivocally made my life better each other every year. I've met celebrities here (Napoleon Dynamite cast showed up for the 10th anniversary, minus Jon Heder, and they were all super nice and took pics with hundreds of people. I've had friends meet future girlfriends here, shout out to BENDO and his hotdog suit!!! I've made dope connections all around here. Shout out to John Wyatt for creating this world changing event. Literally every major city in the world should do this. Mr. Wyatt should franchise these things across the world, but also shouldn't at the same time, cause you know the quality would suffer, and it might take away from how special the LA one is. So yeah, just appreciate it, know how special it is, and love and nurture it like the absolute god send that this is, the best thing to do with family and friends and even just by yourself for the entire spring and summer. If all you do is go to 5 or 6 Cinespia Outdoor Movie Screenings per year, your social calendar will be totally solid. I spent time making a film about Cinespia called "Cinespia 2015", and it's on YouTube, check it out if you want to see what this place means to me. So do yourself a favor, and go to as many of these as possible, as each one is unique, attracts a different type of human being and social group, and will change you in an invariably different manner. When many of us face our final days on this Earth, flashes and frames from Cinespia are sure to warm our hearts on our way out. THANK YOU CINESPIA!!! I LOVE YOU CINESPIA! THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME!!!!!!!!!! read more

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Having lived in LA most of my life, I have never felt as connected or as submersed in this city as an Angeleno until the night that I came to watch "Swingers" at the Hollywood Cemetery. What a BRILLIANT concept!!!! Watching classic movies while sipping on Proseco at a beautiful cemetery. Yes it was a little creepy at first but once you get situated surrounded by hundreds of people with great music and palm trees all around you....you forget that you're actually at a cemetery. Expect to spend a good chunk of your time here. There is no way around it. This is not an AMC theater. The gate opens at 7pm and the movie starts at 9pm....with a good 2 hours between to enjoy the picnic. Come prepared and you have a greater chance of having an awesome time vs "meh." - buy your tix online as they sell out pretty fast - park at a structure behind the cemetery for $10 - have a really "good" friend get there early to wait in line by the gate - bring all your picnic essentials AND make sure you can carry them - bring warm clothes when it gets chilly at night (socks are awesome) **DO NOT wear high heels** There are hundreds of people in line. The Cinespia staff made the check-in process very efficient. The walk to the actual picnic area was about 1/4 mile away. The porta potties were clean and stayed cleaned the entire visit. There is a designated "smoking" area for all you smokers. There are lots of photo ops....showgirls walking around and Cinespia photo booth (pretty cool) and an amazing view of the sunset. I had a FANTASTIC time here....despite the few "cons" that I experienced. So inspired to come back again. Happening every saturday this summer. Highly recommended. read more

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