I'm so glad that classic movie theaters are still around and The Vista Theatre is one of them…read more Owned by Quentin Tarantino, this theatre thrives with current and past motion pictures! I had to see Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" at this theater in Los Feliz. You could pay at the box office or order your tickets on the website. I bought my ticket online and just had my QR code scanned at the theater entrance by an employee with an iPad. Walked into the lobby and joined the line for the concessions stand. There is popcorn, candy, soft drinks and also adult beverages: beer and wine. After getting my popcorn I walked into the huge theater and it was amazing. Egyptian style architecture, a huge closed red curtain that hides the screen and the seats a comfortable with ample leg room. The same employee that scanned my online ticket came to the front of the movie screen and greeted us with a warm hello, introduced the film, told us proper movie etiquette (no filming or taking pictures of the movie and to please take your trash out with you when you leave the theater) and let us know there was 15 minutes of previews including a Bugs Bunny cartoon. So cool! Will definitely come back to watch more movies here!

This was my first time at one of the local vintage theaters in Hollywood and it was very pleasant…read more The Vista's one auditorium is very well ventilated and quite grand. There are many seats to choose from and the quality of the screen and sound are both top notch. I'm glad I chose to watch The Odyssey here in 70mm. Would love to come back to watch something else.

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!

Surprisingly a lot of street and public parking nearby! And so many restaurants/bars for before or…read moreafter your movie. The theater was clean and the bathrooms were quite large compared to other venues the American Cinematheque uses. I have only been in one of the LF3's three theaters, but it's such a strange configuration. The seats are comfortable with ample leg room, but the screen feels like it's on the ceiling... I'll likely return because of AC programming, but this is an odd theater.

My Fiancé and I love coming to this theaters for our movie date nights. The seating are comfy, the…read moredrinks are delicious. Customer service is good too.

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.

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.

So many specialized, "underground" shops sponsoring a plethora of clandestine, alternate scenes in…read moreL.A. that it boggles the mind.  Whammy! Analog Media is mostly specific for the ancient medium of VHS video cassette tapes. Do they still manufacture video cassette machines? Even more esoteric would be to focus on Sony Betamax video cassette tapes.  There is also a very small vinyl record  and movie posters section. Whammy also has movie showings that no commerical movie theatre would take on since it would interest a very focused audience. Limited seating of about 30. Tickets are sold through their website as well as a monthly calendar of events.  Tonight's theme is Dirty Looks, which delves into two disparate themes, one in the New York City Camp Drag scene and the other in San Francisco featuring a dream-like pastiche of the working class strugglIng to make sense of a surrealistic world.  I will post screen shot synopes of both performances from the Whammy for those who want further info.  Tom Rubnitz's Psykho III The Musical, a camp drag version of Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho was droll and light heartedly entertaining in a home movie style much like John Waters' Pink Flamingo.  But it was a tough slog to watch  Curt McDowell's Taboo much like David Lynch's Eraserhead that was so ridiculously boring that my friends and I had to leave midway through.  I'm glad that Whammy is doing its thing. It's a store that seems transported from an alternate universe or that my passing through the gated portal transported me to that alternate reality. Enter from the rear of the building on Rampart and not Sunset Blvd. 4 stars for being an ultra customized reference center for the video specialist.

Had a nice time seeing the movie on a huge screen with a good sound system!…read more Everything was clean. There was enough parking. IMAX is its own section even with its own concessions even tho we were too early for that to be open. We weren't told when we could go into the theater, i just noticed people start heading in. Otherwise good experience!

Comfortable seating, cutting-edge tech, great for big-screen experiences…read more The atmosphere is modern and exciting, perfect for catching the latest blockbusters

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.

Watching The Odyssey at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown LA is a fantastic moviegoing experience…read more Situated in The Bloc on 7th Street, it balances a vintage film-lover vibe with modern comforts. Seating & Sightlines: The plush, reclining seats provide plenty of legroom and clear, unobstructed views of the screen. Service Flow: The order-card system is discreet, though peak showtime ordering can occasionally lead to slight delays during busier moments. Dine-In Convenience: Having a full menu of food, craft beers, and cocktails brought quietly to your seat during an epic feature adds a great layer of comfort.

Like so many people I could not wait to see the latest Spider Man flick- Brand New Day. And I loved…read moreit. Like this movie was so great, it has redefined what I can expect from a Marvel movie, and movies in general. But this review is not about the latest Spider Man flick, it is about Alamo Drafhouse Cinema. And I firmly believe that one of the reasons why I loved Brand New Day so much is because I saw it in Alamo Drafthouse. The movie going experienced was enhanced, dare I say even honored, by this place. And, I might be wrong, but saying that a place made a movie better, is the loudest clap a moviegoer can give to a place that plays movies for goers. I am not sure how I first heard of Alamo Drafthouse, but I selected it as the venue that will host my movie going experience because I fe;t Spider Man deserved the stage. When I got there I was surprised by one sheer fact: I have walked by this place many a time, and I never knew that it was there. Which made me realize in a much broader way that what they say about LA is true--- one will never be bored here because there is always something new to do, and if you cannot find something new, than you might not be looking hard enough. The entrance to the place that holds Alamo also had a reminder that we might all need to hear: "say whatever it is, before it is too late." I entered and the place gave me Bing Bang Theory basement vibes if Howard or Sheldon had the funds to create a luxury movie theathre in their basements. The place was replete with a lot of different posters, and toys, and other memorabilia. If one is a flick nerd, then this place will be their slice of heaven with reclining sheets. I clipped just a few pictures of the different do-thats that this place. For instance, they had a wall full of Spider Man posters. As I walked past them and into my designated theatre I felt more excited to see the motion. Also, they had this area with tables and beers on tap with the Spider Man from the 90's playing. Which makes me believe that Spider Man 97 is coming along the pike cause this cartoon is not quitting. But I thought it was such a great touch to play this cartoon because it is responsible for having so many people fall in love with the wall crawler. It was appropriate nostalgia that frame the movie. So if I have not made it clear, being in this place is a small museum that reminds us why we love movies, beyond them offering escapism when times get tough. The movie rooms were small, quaint, and comfortable. I think most people would agree that a recliner while watching a movie may not be needed, but just like fudge on ice cream, it makes the treat better in a rich kind of way. Additionally, this place offers food delivered to your chair by a server. The besides me had a whole happy hour situation going on. He ordered three margaritas, a hamburger, fries and enjoyed his time. It was all about being good and happy at the movies. This place facilitated that. I was not hungry. But I was inspired by my neighbor to order a treat---- sea salt and vinegar popcorn laced with gold fish, and it was a nice little treat. First, I never had that combination before. It was great! The goldfish cheese taste was deepened. Not in every bite but the ones that were in the bottom of the sea(bowl). The second thing that they did, that another Yelper. comment on was, they "have a no-phone policy." Meaning that when the movie started to play they encouraged us not to use our phone or we might be asked to leave. We were told we can report people on our phone using their phone. And they addressed the irony of it--- and resolved it by saying just don't be a jerk. It as like putting a pretty ribbon bow in a package that was once difficult to wrap. The movie had previews but before that they had a comedian re-cap the journey to this movie and it was funny. The comedian wondered if DR. Strange was also the type of guy that buys liquor for a minor since he did a universe altering spell for one. Then before the movie they showed a video with Holland stating that this Spider Man Movie was created for "you." And to a much lower degree, for sure, this Yelp was written for you too.

Brought my munchkins here for Sunday funday to see the new Paw Patrol movie. It was our first time…read moreever in a LOOK theatre since we usually go to AMC. What sets this theater apart is the option to order food, popcorn, alcohol, soda etc directly from your seat by QR code and have it delivered without ever getting up and missing out on the movie. If you are anything like me and always run late, the last thing you want to do is wait in long concession lines. Between the 3 of us I spent $65 on food and drinks. 2 x $10 kid quesadillas 1 x $19 taco bowl 1 x $3 apple juice 1 x $7.50 soda The convenience is there but the quality was not. It was equivalent to taco bell at triple the pricing. Theatre chairs were also dirty and old. Do what you will with that information.

Pros: Great location, clean theater & friendly staff.Food came on time to my seat which is a very…read morenice comfy recliner. Cons: Their screens are divided into 2 separate buildings A and B across each other which can be a little confusing for a 1st timer there.They only have 1 men & 1 women restroom inside building A with the dine in restaurant & screen 1-2 and the men's restroom is very small and not very clean. UFC 330 was playing in PX screen which supposed to be a premium with better picture & sound quality than standard screens but I didn't notice any difference between that PX screen and their standard ones. Ordered Buffalo chicken sandwich with crinkle fries which was decent but not worth $24.12 total including taxes & service fee.

My family and friends attended movie night at the Rooftop Cinema Club in DTLA for the first time…read more What an AMAZING and FUN experience. The event organizers did a FANTASTIC job, as guests were all commenting on how much fun they had all night long. Parking is available across the street in a private, fenced but unsupervised parking lot. Lighting is great, and there are numerous very bright lights throughout the lot. The venue where the movie was shown is on the fourth floor of the Level Hotel located on 9th Street and Olive Street in downtown Los Angeles. Guests are not allowed in the outdoor seating area until sixty minutes before showtime. Once upstairs, you are free to sit anywhere, as seating is first come, first served. Guests sit on very comfortable, padded Adirondack chairs that event organizers provide. The view of the screen, the sound, and the overall atmosphere are fun, relaxed, and positive. Guests are handed a headset to listen to the movie, and/or the surround sound speakers are on for those choosing not to use the headset. There is a snack bar offering hot dogs, nachos, pretzels, popcorn, ice cream, and several other snacks on one side and alcoholic beverages on the opposite side. Clean and convenient restrooms are within walking distance from the outdoor seating area. Guests as young as 16 are allowed in, and 21 and over if you plan to have an alcoholic beverage (or two). Different movies, both current and older, are shown nightly. Check their website for the exact movies shown on any given night. Several nights per week, two buffet movies are shown back-to-back. During our visit, our group of fourteen watched The Princess Bride, which was not our favorite movie; we still had a FANTASTIC time. We DEFINITELY plan to return in the very near future

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.

3.5/5. A few weeks ago, my fiance and sister and I watched the Odyssey in IMAX 70mm at the TCL…read moreChinese Theater. We went at 6am, basically the crack of dawn. The TCL Chinese Theatre itself is a historical theater, which can be good or bad depending on what you are looking for. The inside is super interesting - very "old school" Hollywood. The adjacent mall provides validated parking for $3 and is also fun to explore. The downside is that it's an old movie theater, so sound quality isn't the best. I also had to crawl over multiple people to get to my seat on the far right side, because there were no stairs on the right. I don't know if this would be my go-to IMAX theater, but I think it's worth watching a movie here at least once.

Ehhhh could have been better…read more Parking here is good, so that's a plus. They have a dedicated lot. As far as the actual experience goes... not as good. The seats are uncomfortable, too much flex. The screen itself is good quality, but halfway through our showing the screening glitched and they had to stop and restart for 5 minutes. Never had that happen. Concessions are just average and bathrooms were okay but weirdly placed. Overall the picture and sound were good but didn't blow me away. Of course, the history of it all is interesting, but can't really escape from the skivviness of Hollywood Blvd right in front. I wouldn't go back to this theater.