Join us for an evening at an exquisite movie palace, see ‘Return To Oz’ on the big screen, and explore one of LA’s historical treasures. Rarely open to the public, the Palace Theatre in the heart of downtown is a jewel box theater full of lush colors, enormous murals, and gorgeously ornate decorations.
Based on the books, rather than the musical, this bizarre but rapturous fairy tale is a magical dive into the world of Oz. Darkly inventive, phantasmagoric and hallucinatory, it was too scary for young children then, but now is delightfully spooky and strange. Sumptuous set design, colorful characters and great Disney special effects create a bizarro envisioning of the Emerald City. Dorothy (Fairuza Balk) flees a sanitarium with shock therapy and returns to find Oz in ruins and ruled by an evil sorceress.
Mombi, the most unsettling villainess in fantasy film with her interchangeable heads, terrified an entire generation of unsuspecting young girls, and we all still love it to this day! Join us for this very rare 35mm film screening with a themed Photobooth downstairs, 3 full bars, and DJ Carlos Niño spinning before the film. This event is 21+ only.
Our 3rd Annual Valentine’s Day screening and party.
The Los Angeles Theatre is our city’s most gorgeous and spectacular movie palace, a hidden gem rarely open to the public. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, the theatre is the most opulent ever imagined, with soaring ceilings, breath-taking chandeliers, gold leaf angels, and a cascading crystal fountain.
This year, we’ll swing with Holly Golightly on a cosmopolitan and romantic adventure. Starring Audrey Hepburn as the charming and wild Manhattan socialite who’s looking for just the right millionaire to marry…until love walks in the door. Will she follow her heart?
Before the movie, sip champagne beneath floating chandeliers, wander through the enormous echoing ballroom, or explore the mirrored ladies powder room and the murals of the children’s nursery. Our Cinespia photo booth downstairs will capture a portrait of you and your sweetheart.
With five full bars, this screening is 21+ event.
JACKET AND TIE ARE REQUIRED FOR MEN, EVENING WEAR FOR WOMEN.
Shown in glorious 35mm. DJ Derek James spins before the movie.
LIMITED AMOUNT OF GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS RELEASED
Celebrate holiday magic with Tim Burton’s heart warming fairy tale in this exquisite movie palace. Explore one of LA’s historical treasures, a jewel box theater in the heart of downtown full of lush colors, enormous murals and gorgeous ornate decoration, with a film on the big screen.
Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder star in this modern fable of an uncommonly gentle young man who happens to have scissors for hands and falls in love with a beautiful young girl.
We’ll have a freaky yuletide photo booth downstairs for free portraits. Wear your best festive sweater, holiday dress or head-to-toe goth ensemble. DJs spin before the screening. One night only, this is a film presentation in glorious 35mm.
Closest Parking Lot: Pershing Square Garage (530 S Olive St) and garage on 8th St & Hill
Louis CK, Robert Downey Jr., and PT Anderson honor Bob Downey Sr. in person!
Underground filmmaker, midnight movie darling, existentialist cosmic joker, and surrealist film freak extraordinaire–Robert Downey Sr. was the clown prince of the beat cinema scene in it’s golden age.
Downey’s absurdist wit and jazzy film style made him a critics’ darling and audience favorite in the arthouse scene, and in a matter of months, Downey went from Greenwich Village bohemia to the Tonight Show. Join us as Cinefamily celebrates his off-the-beaten-path vision.
Tickets are a tax deductible donation supporting Cinefamily!
Friday, December 5th, 8:00pm AN EVENING WITH ROBERT DOWNEY, SR. (hosted by Robert Downey, Jr.) feat. Chafed Elbows (archival 35mm print!) & Two Tons of Turquoise To Taos Tonight Ticket info SOLD OUT
Saturday, December 6th, 7:00pm DOWNEY AND THE MIDNIGHT MOVIE (hosted by Paul Thomas Anderson) feat. Greaser’s Palace (brand-new 35mm print!) & Pound SOLD OUT
OFFSITE @ ACE HOTEL Sunday, December 7th, 2:00pm DOWNEY, CLOWN PRINCE OF THE UNDERGROUND (hosted by Louis CK, feat. Putney Swope) Ticket info (premium: $75 donation) Ticket info (general admission: $45 donation)
