A video store for all of us intellectual movie nerds!…read more Videotheque sells some new and used DVDs and Blu-Rays, but their main purpose of being is as a video rental store and it's like no other video store I've been too. Their videos are organized by how a cinema fan's mind works. By category, by country, by director. John Woo movies in the Hong Kong director's section. Hou Hsiao-Hsien in Taiwan. There's classic porn from the 70s, 80s and 90s. There are Criterion discs. There are John Huston movies, Godard movies, Wim Wenders and David Lynch. Dario Argento horror movies. Sci-fi. Pre Sci-fi. Post Sci-fi. Brazilian. African. Silent films... I could go on and on. If you are looking for an obscure out of print classic film that's not on streaming, there's an 80% chance that you can find it here to rent. There is street parking nearby. The problem? I live in OC and this place is in Mount Washington/Montecito Heights. So if I move down there, I'll be renting some unheard of movies, that's for sure!

This is a movie rental place. I know hard to find now days. They do sell some stuff. It is really…read morefun to look through all the movies they have. Most everything is dvd, but they have blu-ray and 4k too. I liked talking to the staff about their stock. They had some stuff that I'm been looking for rent. They said the they move all the shelves around so they can have a movie night where they bring out a projector. I recommend this place if you got the time. They do seem to have most every that I asked for.

I had such a great experience! My Nintendo Switch suddenly wouldn't turn on at all, and I was…read moreworried I'd have to replace it. Luckily, I brought it here and they were able to fix it quickly. Gina helped me out and she was incredibly sweet, patient, and knowledgeable. She explained what was going on and made the whole process really easy and stress-free. The repair was done much faster than I expected, and my Switch is working perfectly again. Great customer service and very efficient repairs. I'll definitely be coming back here if I ever need help with my electronics again! Highly recommend.

My PS5 was no longer reading any kind of discs (PS5, Blu-ray, etc), so I took it in to get fixed…read more Called in, dropped it off, and picked it up in 3 days. The store owner is so friendly and sweet, a real queen! She had an accident though, which is why the hours are so random across different platforms. Try to call to schedule a time!

Rented the gamer truck for my son's 9th bday and it was a hit! It was way bigger than I thought it…read morewould be and so comfy and spacious inside that this comfortably accommodated about a 20 kids room it's room to spare. The inside was nice and cool on a hot day, and the outside had shades that made it easy to play and view the screens too. The set up and service was top notch. Staff was super professional. And cost wise it's about what you'd pay for any bday bash service like Lazer tag, petting zoo, etc. highly recommend!

My son just had his birthday on Saturday this weekend and Game Thrilla mobile Entertainment…read moreprovided their services for his party and it was a blast!! My son , friends , and family enjoyed the game truck . Much thanks to Austin. I highly recommend their services :-). It was a very memorable experience. I will definitely be calling them again soon for another grand event. Giving this business a 100 Floro Cortes

All the videos & movie culture you'll ever need in a brick & mortar shop with knowledgeable people…read morebehind the counter and a full movie theatre for big screen viewing of your faves. Highly recommended. My only negative point was that they didn't have my own created and produced cold, classic vintage slasher film MADMAN. I spoke to them about it and they're hunting it down and will likely add it.

From the owner: Vidiots was opened as an alternative video store in 1985 by L.A. natives Patty Polinger and Cathy…read moreTauber. For 32 years Vidiots served its devoted community via the iconic Santa Monica storefront, which shuttered in 2017 in the wake of rising costs. Vidiots' new home is the historic Eagle Theatre in Eagle Rock, which ran as an independent movie theater from 1929 until 2000. Vidiots will operate seven-days-a-week and offer screenings and special programs, DVD and BluRay rentals, concessions, and a light menu with beer and wine. The main theater will be 250 seats, with 35mm and DCP projection and state-of-the-art sound. A second, smaller screening and community event space for 40 will be ideal for education programs, screenings, workshops, and receptions.

Always great service Always friendly and…read more Always reliable Every time I go to Pepe's video I'm sure they will get things done in a fast and profesional manner Thank you very much

Tolerance: The capacity for or the practice of recognizing and respecting the beliefs or practices…read moreof others. Look away if you do not love the word above. I bought my first Money Gram today after a botched effort to send cash via western union from Von's in Pasadena. The machine was down. What's new from this overpriced creepy supermarket? "Do you know of anywhere else" says I to the manager. (insert silence) I'm winging it. Orange Grove is a street where I seem to remember a 7-11 being. Bingo! For some reason the pretty Latin girl at the register is helpful and sympathetic as she goes out of her way to help us out. We are given directions to Pepe's with warm smiles sent our way and we are off with gratitude. I park on the street and find myself in a crowded colorful video rental store. Latin flags are everywhere. Movies, cell phones, phone cards, check cashing and bill paying services are all available and sold by bilingual staff. These guys feel me when I send my cash to Guatemala via money gram. (On sale today only $5 for every fifty sent!) My eyes are met with total and unconditional support when I say one word: "Refugees." I didn't need to say anything else. I learn that the cashier's sister is in Africa teaching and that his extra cash makes it's way to her. His sister is beautiful like the children standing next to her in the photograph that she is trying to save. It's easy to take our freedom for granted, to close our eyes to anyone different, to forget that we are in this shit together, we are cut from the same cloth, we breathe the same air and we bleed the same color, no matter where we came from. I am not just part of a country, state or city and neither are you, we are part of the human race and we are not winning this race when so many of us are losing. I bought another day for a family far away from freedom, phone cards for my friends to call me from and stock in my ideals that are not just talk. Pepe's is a place effervescent with compassion and the epitome of tolerance. The definition of tolerance is one that I will never really know and never master but my life will be well spent trying to.

I'm not a modern gamer, but I still play more video games than I'd like to admit. Mostly the…read moreclassics, from when home consoles became a thing. 8 bit Nintendo! Which is exactly what I liked about this store. Plenty of NES titles at reasonable prices. And while I usually buy most of these online, I found the prices to be comparable. At least for the one's I was eyeing. Adventures Of Bayou Billy, Dr Mario, and Skate Or Die. Yet ultimately went with the first one mentioned. The cartridge worked great on the first try. No glitchy, pixelated, or blank screen whatsoever. I always give them a cleaning with 91% Isopropyl Alcohol before inserting for the first time. And found this one to be pretty clean. The QTips usually look like I've dipped them in ink afterwards. Not here though. Wonder if they clean them beforehand? Yes, I could have possibly saved a few bucks buying online, but for various reasons I wanted to support this business. Which has been around for quite some time. Also I found the vibe here to be way more chill, compared to the recent GameStops I've been to. The music playing here was really cool as well.

The Staff were very nice and understanding and informative. My Girlfriend and I go in every so…read moreoften to get 3DS and DS games and it's been super fun. Every other place I see they sell retro consoles for a ridiculous price but here they sell them for a reasonable price, makes collecting Consoles and games so much easier for casual collectors and gamers.

GME GME GME GME…read more Stock aside, friendly location that I most recently picked up amiibos from. Even had a discount Xbox one controller I traded a 360 controller in for and some cash. I have a distinct memory of calling this said location to reserve an amiibo when I was in Mexico, and they didn't even balk at the international number.

This store is closing. When I came today all the way from Boyle heights, the doors were locked and…read moreit had a sign that said "this store is closing."

Located next to the 99 Ranch Market. They have a lot of household products and Chinese things like…read morecalendars, red envelopes, etc. They also sell some clothes. Very convenient to pick up some items that I need from here.

I shopped here and they have such interesting items. Lots of goods from China. They have Chinese…read morered envelopes for a good price. I got a birthday card for my grandma here and it was under 1 dollar. Chun Kwok was the cashier and she gave good service.

My son had a birthday celebration in November. His friends and their parents loved the video games…read moreand liked that this place was local. Love supporting Latino owned businesses. The staff was very accommodating and helped the kids and adults with game selections. I booked the event space on the company's instagram. I was able to bring my own food for the kids, which I'm grateful for bc a lot of places won't let you bring your own food. The kids had fun and it's better than a game truck bc the space is so big.

I play Magic the Gathering here. Their space is huge for all kinds of gaming. They run video game…read moretournaments here and trading card game tournaments. If you're reading this then you should probably check this place out !

Beautiful place with nice people and nice things. Well curated collection of books, cards, and…read morestationery. I would definitely visit anytime I'm nearby

Ojala has a wonderful, unique selection of books and stationary. The store is small but beautifully…read morelaid out with plenty to browse. I've gotten some great books, zines, pens I use constantly, and lovely cards to send to loved ones here. The service is great, super warm and helpful every time.