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| Courtyard of the restored Egyptian Theatre Photo: Kevin Estrada, Netflix |
1) EGYPTIAN THEATRE
6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles 90028323-306-4302
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In 1922, a few weeks before King Tutankhamen’s tomb was discovered, the Egyptian Theatre was opened by Charles E. Toberman and Sid Grauman, who would later go on to open Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. It was a prescient design choice - the world soon went mad for all things Egyptian and several other Egyptian-themed theatres soon opened across the country.
The original Egyptian, the first big movie house on Hollywood Boulevard, underwent an extensive $13-million rehabilitation and reopened in 1998 with Cecil B. DeMille’s The Ten Commandments. Since then, American Cinematheque produced thousands of film events at the Egyptian, including in-person tributes and conversations, film retrospectives, dazzling movie premieres, advanced screenings, and film festivals such as Beyond Fest and Noir City: Hollywood.
In October 2023, American Cinematheque and Netflix announced that the Egyptian will be reopening on November 9 following a three-year renovation that has restored the movie palace to its original 1922 grandeur. The first screening will be The Killer, followed by a Q&A with the director David Fincher.
The Egyptian Theatre is one of only five remaining theaters in the U.S. capable of projecting nitrate film, the film stock used from 1889 to the 1950s - as well as 35mm, 70mm and digital formats - bringing classic and modern cinema to life.
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2) ACADEMY MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURES
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| David Geffen Theater at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Photo by Iwan Baan/©Iwan Baan Studios, courtesy of Academy Museum Foundation |
323-930-3000
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Opened in September 2021, the spectacular Academy Museum of Motion Pictures houses more than 13 million objects in a 300,000 square-foot campus designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Renzo Piano.
Dolby is the exclusive sponsor of the museum's state-of-the-art theaters. The 966-seat David Geffen Theater is a grand presentation space for major film events, public programs, live performances, movie premieres and other special events. The theater is fully equipped to present film in many formats, including nitrate, 35mm, 70mm, and laser projection supporting Dolby Vision. The theater also features Dolby Atmos, a truly immersive audio experience. The Geffen Theater’s stage can accommodate a 60-piece orchestra; its seating layout can be arranged to accommodate a sound booth; and catwalks can be rigged with theater lighting.
Located in the Saban Building, the 277-seat Ted Mann Theater offers curated screenings and special programs on a daily basis that include Oscar-winning films, family films, and rare and historical films - all presented in an intimate, elegant, art house setting.
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| Video Vortex | Photo: Alamo Drafthouse Los Angeles |
3) ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE
700 W. 7th Street Ste. U240, Los Angeles 90017213-217-9027
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The first Los Angeles location of the acclaimed theatre chain is located at The Bloc in Downtown LA. Alamo Drafthouse features 12 screens with recliner chairs and food and drink that's delivered directly to your seat. The Video Vortex is a multi-purpose lounge with a full bar, 45+ beers on tap, Tex-Mex food menu, vintage arcade games, board games, and more than 40,000 Blu-rays and DVDs available for FREE rental (2 free items for one week, $2.99 for each item after).
Signature cocktails include the Fistful of Bourbon Old Fashioned and the Italian 75, a riff on the classic French 75 with Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin, Italicus infused with JAB MiXOLOGY Lavender Orange, pressed lemon juice and Guinigi Prosecco.
Alamo's Movie Parties are Rocky Horror-style interactive experiences that include fun props, themed drinks and more. At a recent Shaun of the Dead Movie Party, guests received inflatable cricket bats so they could smack their neighbors every time Shaun (Simon Pegg) smacks a zombie on-screen, and a keepsake Shaun-esque name tag.
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4) REGAL CINEMAS L.A. LIVE
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| Regal L.A. LIVE | Photo: Yuri Hasegawa |
213-763-6070
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There’s a reason many studios host their premieres at the Regal L.A. LIVE Stadium 14: the 800-seat premiere cinema is one of the largest stadium auditoriums in the country. There are 13 additional auditoriums, including one featuring 4DX. What’s 4DX? Imagine watching a car chase and having your movie seat lean this way and that, or venturing through a waterfall on screen and feeling a gentle mist. The 4DX theater is like a movie and a theme park ride rolled into one. If you have a sweet tooth, don’t miss the Oreo churros at the concession stand.
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| Photo: TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX |
5) TCL CHINESE THEATRE IMAX
6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 90028323-464-8111
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There aren’t many movie theatres that offer ticketed tours. Then again, there aren’t many movie theatres with the history of the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX, arguably the most famous movie house in the world.
The TCL opened as Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in 1927 with the premiere of Cecil B. DeMille's The King of Kings. Since then, countless movie premieres have taken place at the landmark, along with three Academy Award ceremonies and numerous special events. Audiences can enjoy the latest blockbuster film on the massive 97 by 47-foot screen, housed in the largest IMAX auditorium in the world. The TCL Chinese IMAX and TCL Chinese 6 also host the annual Turner Classic Film Festival in the spring.
Besides its Chinese pagoda design, the theatre’s most distinct feature is the famous Forecourt of the Stars, with nearly 200 celebrity handprints, footprints, and autographs immortalized in the concrete. Visitors can literally touch Hollywood history, from Marilyn Monroe to Tom Hanks, Betty Grable’s legs, Jimmy Durante’s nose, and the magic wands of Harry Potter’s heroic trio.
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