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

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

Such a unique and memorable place. Melrose Rooftop Theatre is one of those experiences that feels…read morespecial from the moment you arrive. Watching movies on a rooftop with headphones, cozy seating, and the city atmosphere around you is honestly unmatched. I love the movie selection. They always have great films in rotation, especially nostalgic and romantic classics. Watching The Notebook here was unforgettable. It was romantic, funny, and somehow perfectly timed because it started lightly drizzling during the rain scene on screen. It made the whole moment feel surreal and cinematic. I believe the first popcorn is either free or included with the ticket, which is a really nice touch. The food and drinks are solid, and the overall vibe is relaxed but thoughtfully curated. Definitely bring your own blankets, especially on cloudy or cooler nights, because it gets extra cozy. One tip is to always check the weather before going, since it is an outdoor rooftop experience. That said, the atmosphere is worth it, and I will absolutely keep booking here whenever I'm in the mood for a nostalgic movie night with a unique twist. Highly recommend for date nights or a fun, different evening out.

We came out for Friday night roller skating at Melrose Rooftop Theatre to celebrate a surprise…read morebirthday with friends. It's a fun concept, but the experience left a bit to be desired. We checked in at the front entrance and took the slow-moving elevator up to the rooftop. It wasn't a huge deal, but definitely something that stood out. When we got to the top, we were asked to fill out a waiver on our phones--super quick and easy, but honestly something that could've been done earlier when buying tickets online. Parking in the area was $20 at a lot across the street. Not terrible for a Friday night in LA, but still worth mentioning. Your ticket includes skate rental and one drink, so we grabbed a Paloma (the other option was not available) which hit the spot. Unfortunately, the skating surface was a bit of a letdown--treaded hard plastic mats that didn't offer a smooth ride. It took a lot of effort to move and wasn't beginner-friendly. Plus there was a tricky spot that tripped up more than a few skaters. The biggest surprise was the low energy overall--music was pretty quiet, and the vibe felt more relaxed than festive. We expected more of a party atmosphere for a Friday night rooftop in the heart of LA. It was still fun to do something different and hang out with our group, but unless they upgrade the floor or amp up the energy, it's probably a one-and-done for us. Tips: - Allow extra time for the elevator to the 3rd floor. - $20 parking lot across the street. - 1 Drink included, so grab one and make the most of it!

Arena Cinelounge runs an independent arthouse movie theater in Hollywood. Last December they…read morelaunched Arena Cinelounge Drive-In, the first Hollywood based, nighty drive-in. It's in a non-descript parking lot behind the Egyptian Theater. Pre-movie experience: I tried to order the tickets from their website but the ticket ordering site was down (I tried multiple times). Luckily, I was able to order from Fandango. They texted the tickets to me. Fandango works well and the processing fee was only $1.78. Also, the Fandango tickets can be exchanged. If you order from Cinelounge, the tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. The price depends on the number of people in the vehicle. For 2 tickets to Godzilla vs. Kong, we paid $50 plus the Fandango fee of $1.78. I was surprised they started the movie pretty much on time w/o any previews or even an introduction. Location: It's a small parking lot in the heart of Hollywood. There was a sign on Las Palmas and someone greeted us at the entrance. The check-in was fast. We presented our tickets and were told to tune into 87.9 FM. Concessions can be ordered online and delivered to your car. There's a bathroom too. There was room for about 20 cars. I think there were two employees on site - one to check people in and the other to deliver snacks and drinks to cars. Concessions: They have their own line of gourmet popcorn ($8/bag) that's non-GMO, vegan and nut free, candy, cookies, and drinks (soda, LaCroix, CBD drinks). I placed an order for popcorn and it took a long time to get it even though they weren't busy. Mr. Froyo had to go ask about the popcorn. The bags are small (2 cups per bag). Curry popcorn was sweet (I thought it would be savory) but with interesting spices (e.g., cloves, coriander, cumin, turmeric, mint, fennel, anise, mustard, fenugreek, garlic, curry leaves, cayenne). Jalapeno popcorn was quite spicy. The popcorn was crisp and fresh tasting even though it was pre-packaged. Outside food and drink are not allowed, but they didn't check the car or ask if we brought food or drink. Sound/picture quality: These were okay. Our stereo worked fine. You couldn't hear anything w/o using your car stereo. Mr. Froyo thinks they should have had subtitles/closed captioning. In/Out: Getting in and out was easy and didn't take too much time. COVID-19 protocol: Cars were spaced and people are asked to stay in their cars unless they need to use the bathroom.)

Giving these folks 5 stars because I want their business to work. It's a great location and it was…read moresuper comfortable to sit outside in their big chairs and listen to movie on their wireless headphones they provided. I will say the one thing to be weary of is it is an outdoor theater in the heart of Hollywood so there will be a lot of distractions. Try to see a fun/less serious movie that you wouldn't mind having interrupted by random helicopters and fireworks.

Helpful, organized and reliable. They helped helped with the slide show and the PA system for my…read moremother's Celebration of Life. Thanks to them for making the sad and stressful event run smoothly.

I couldn't be happier with Empire Lakes Productions. We rented a blow-up screen and related audio…read morefor a school-wide movie night. There were over 300 people in attendance and this team advised me from the start on how to think about what to rent. Their technical staff on-site was extraordinary, including helping me troubleshoot a challenge I inadvertently created that could have upended the entire evening. I'm so pleased with working with this company and would recommend them to anyone considering!

LOVE these events! I've been to a couple movies in the park and I can't get enough. Purchased…read morepasses via Groupon a month or so ago. Super easy check in upon arrival. Thumbs up for date night on Friday at The Autry to watch Fight Club! Live Band was great, good selection of food trucks, sound quality was perfect, AND I won tickets from KROQ promotions. Win, win for us! Hoping to attend a few more events before the end of the summer!

(Attended 07/13/19 SA @ 4:45pm and many times before): I ate... I saw... I heard!…read more Eat See Hear descended upon the Autry Museum Of The American West for a screening of "Casablanca" https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ucXzlrl1L_zhpEt87hQqzQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Dubbed "LA's premier outdoor movie, food truck, and live music event series", this annual summer-long traveling entertainment circus (since 2012) made its way across various iconic venues throughout Los Angeles with its unmistakeable 3 1/2-story tall inflatable high-definition screen deemed the "biggest of its kind on the West Coast". A self-contained event, you were allowed to bring your own chairs, food, etc.. Pet-friendly with water bowls and treats throughout the venue, they tied themselves to the non-profit organization Best Friends Animal Society Los Angeles and No Kill Los Angeles (NKLA) to help with pet adoption. Would this nostalgic return and revamped idea of the drive-in movie pull at my sentimental strings to return for more!? PURCHASE General Admission Ticket/Seat ($14.00 + fees) - Purchased online (priced higher at the door the day of the event), this was open seating, so first come-first served. Armed with a low chair (ABSOLUTELY NO TALL CHAIRS), blanket, cushion, and pillow to sit on just in case, I claimed an unobstructed spot center screen at the very top of the seating area. Tickets also gained access to food trucks and live pre-movie music performance. Below were other ticketing options (things brought were the same): 1. Fashionably Late Tickets ($21.00 + fees - online purchase only) offered a limited quantity of guaranteed open seating tickets in a reserved area at the front of the house that allowed you to arrive at any time (hopefully before the movie started!). 2. Kids 12 & Under Tickets (approx. $8.00 + fees) offered the same as "General Admission". 3. Groups of 10 or more had group rates available. Live Music - A four-piece male band from Jackson Hole, Wyoming named "WYO" played fun 80's alternative music that reminded me of Flesh For Lulu and The House Of Love from that decade which I was a fan of. With a minimal pre-recorded backtrack, I appreciated that they played their own instruments - true talent https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=HdGGHe4SbGAcONOZA91WdQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! Food Trucks - The Fix Burgers, Street Kitchen, Blast Ice Cream, Pickle & Pea, White Rabbit (see separate review), and more. All accepted credit cards https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Z-gG0HFJcXYyrSx6aJuREg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Vendors - 94.7 FM The Wave https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=UQ4CxzvIjjBsJYvg3kUrzw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, AT&T, and title sponsor Showtime (who gave away chairs!) were supporting partners who had giveaways. SERVICE The online purchase was a breeze. There was excellent pedestrian and street directional signage to the main entrance of The Autry Museum https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=YvykGmC-6ncXMnLX9JLRCg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Marked signs once inside led you where to set up camp, restroom area, etc.. Both audio and visual systems were surprisingly clean and clear. There were the customary long food truck lines akin to L.A. traffic without the bad drivers. There were no onsite ATM machines. Generally-speaking, everything was fine and ran smoothly. PARKING (FREE) Plenty of FREE parking at The Autry Museum and L.A. Zoo across the street. Another option would be to hire a driving service like a taxi, Lyft, or Uber, and there was a nearby bus station - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A large open-air grass field https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=QvLGVWZmAHmiCZLCNiFYLA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, it was everyone for themselves as the gates opened and throngs of guests flooded in! Designated smoking areas were in the parking lot or front of the museum. Upon entering, you passed the food trucks and sponsors area, then the lawn, and finally the porta-potties on both sides of the screen. The stage was at the foot of the screen, but wished they had a camera that projected the performance onto the screen. Exposed to the elements, you heard random sounds from conversations, dogs barking, and vehicle traffic, etc.. The aforementioned gigantic movie screen was your TV while DJ Carter and the live band provided the music. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Eat See Hear on the lawn of The Autry Museum was my favorite location because of its closeness to home, beautiful surroundings, and a ton of free parking. This concept was popular enough for others to imitate. The onsite staff were very charming and helpful. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $16.00; no tip required). And, they accepted my credit card of choice...AMEX! 5.0 STARS

First time coming to Montalbán and it is nice old school theatre. It's not too big but holds enough…read morepeople. They have a fast process of entering and it's very clean. They don't have any elevator or handicap accessible for those who are disabled, which is unfortunate. However, they have a good concession stand with popcorn and bar area on the 2nd floor!! You can also take your food and drinks inside. Not a fan of the seats because they are too tight and small. It is outdated but it will do the job for the type of event I went to. We sat in orchestra section and it was good seats and close to stage! It's parking garages for public parking on Vine right next to theatre! Overall, 4/5 for me. I enjoyed my time at The Conversation with Brandy Event. -Marshay D.

We saw the Twenty-Sided Tavern here in mid-December. I had never been to the Montalban. It was a…read moresmaller theater, but we had great seats in the orchestra section. Had no problem hearing the performers (now understanding the rules that governed the play? That's a different issue). The play was fun - definitely for those who know Dungeons & Dragons, but they explain a lot as well. Seating is dated. Think 1985 movie cinema seats, and there you go. Concessions were fine, but cursory - more like hot dogs and popcorn. Parking - I got valet parking at the W hotel across the street via Parkwhiz. Hubs said there is parking next stop, but I did not want to chance it.

My 11 year old had the best time! Such an amazing set up and working with them was fantastic. Would…read more100% recommend!

We love Slumberland Events! We have used their services two years in a row for our daughter's…read morebirthday party. The set-up is absolutely beautiful and the girls have the best time! Andrea and team are on time, professional, quick to respond and are able to transform a room into whatever vision you're looking for. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I love this place. If you haven't been to El Capitan, you gotta visit…read more Great experience. Friendly and helpful staff.

Wow, what a way to watch a movie. This is a trademark & landmark of Hollywood. Classic of oldie…read moretheater era. Love the architecture and detail of the decors both inside and outside. Just breathtaking and fantastic to the see it. The lobby is small but enough space for confession area. Downstairs are the restrooms and an area for selfie or cocktails area in the golden years. There is upstairs too. There is organ/piano music playing live prior to the show. Just wonderful. If you got a chance, come and check it out, so worth it. Yes, the tickets can be expensive but trust me, once you're inside you just feel like you're back in the golden era.

I rented a fixed movie screen for a community movie night and the service, attention to detail and…read moregreat customer service was out of this world!! I will definetly be using and recomending CSC again!!

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Many years ago, when I was a Fellow at AFI, the Vista graciously granted permission for me to film…read morea period piece inside and outside the theater. Happy to say, virtually nothing of the classic "Egyptian themed" decor has changed. Karloff's mummy would feel right at home. Tarantino is definitely the right guy to have purchased it. Among other pluses, there's a handprint and signature gallery outside, obviously referencing The Chinese, but with a much hipper roster of honorees. Then, there's the stated mission of screening only film prints. Caught the "Kill Bill Saga" in 70mm and, a few weeks later, the return engagement of P.T. Anderson's "One Battle After Another", this time also in 70. It had originally shown there in Vistavision, the format in which it was shot. Anyway, I live in Atwater Village, so it's just a few minutes away. I plan to return often.

You're sitting in history when you're here!…read more THEATER: Here's a fun fact from the Vista wiki- it was designed by architect Lewis A. Smith, and presents a hybrid of two different styles: the exterior is Spanish Mission Revival style, and the interior is Egyptian Revival style- which reminds me a lot of another Hollywood theater- the Egyptian. I went to see Kill Bill: the Whole Bloody Affair. Unless you have "parking powers" activated, add a half hour onto your commute time to arrive and find neighborhood parking somewhere within a mile of this theater. I found a spot in a nearby neighborhood by a school. Back to the movie KB:tWBA-- I hadn't seen Killing William since its initial theatrical run, so it felt pretty new to me. THE MOVIEGOING EXPERIENCE: This movie still hits hard in a packed theater. Lots of reactions and laughs and groans, etc. I was probably laughing the hardest at how much FEET were in this movie. The seats were comfortable and that's judged by my shifting around only two times that I can recall. Thankfully this movie had an intermission to stretch during its 4+ hour runtime. I went during this exclusive December engagement and there's a lot of memorabilia on display in the lobby. There's a lot of snack and food and drink options, and it's pretty reasonably priced. Also, bring your own snacks! No one is checking bags and pockets here and the world is getting pretty expensive. The Vista is in a hip part of town and there's a lot of great eats and drinks in walking distance. We dined at Fred 62 after!