I LOVE VIDIOTS!! It's an absolute treasure!! Great vibes, staff have always been super nice, ah my heart just soars thinking about it! Iron Giant, The Thing, Jesus Christ Superstar, Death Becomes Her, Millennium Actress, The X-Files, Wings of Desire, Blue Velvet, In the Mood for Love, Clue, NO OTHER LAND!! These are just the tip of the iceberg. Thank you Vidiots!! read more

I loved Vidiots so much that I became a member! I first learned about Vidiots after being invited to attend a season premiere watch party. After becoming a member, I was able to attend similar special screenings, including 'Sinners' and their Oscars Viewing Party. Many of these screenings are free or low cost. After around 10, the membership basically pays for itself. I also love the mix of classic and contemporary films. During Christmas week, I treated myself to a screening of 'Meet Me in St. Louis,' which was so specially seeing on the big screen for the first time. The picture and sound quality was phenomenal! The only negative is the street parking; it can get competitive on the weekends. read more

Best theater on the east side for sure! I love the kiddie matinees on the weekends, staff is super friendly. Tickets are fairly priced as well as snacks/drinks. Bathrooms are impeccably clean. Also very much appreciate the staff not tolerating phones in the theater! It's a delight to enjoy movies I loved as a kid with a full theater of families with some kids seeing the movie for the first time. read more

Scratch your itch for a retro night out. Here comes a lineup of classics that take you back to the old school days of cinema. Vidiots will satiate any Flashback Friday, throwback Thursday, and even that twanging ache of nostalgia. We attended a private event for a school fundraiser and were greeted by pleasant surprise met with charm and nostalgia. For starters, right up front, there was an Instant Picture Machine. With a push of a button it captures the moment on thermal-heated printout. It's FREE and it makes a cute & whimsical memento. Next, the all-gender bathrooms on the 2nd floor were squeaky clean and thoughtfully stocked with feminine amenities and extra rolls of t.p. The Bar & Concessions offered popcorn, nachos, candy, and sodas on one side of the Lobby with beer, wine, cider, and kombucha on the other. For a little guilty pleasure, there were Blood Sweat + Butter cookies at Concessions too. When it was showtime, we took our seats in the historic Eagle Theater, where wooden cupholders and fabric seats added to the old world charm. In fact, its vibe took me back to the old days of watching independent films at the iconic Laemmle theaters. It was cool and I got my 80s fix while "The Neverending Story" unfolded. + RENT THE SPACE Want to host an Oscar viewing party, a screening, a fundraiser, a red carpet event, or a birthday party? Reserve in advance as space books up. - The Eagle Theater has 271 seats - MUBI Microcinema seats 35 + MOVIE RENTAL NEXT DOOR Browse through a selection of flicks that take you back to the days of "be kind, rewind". You'll also find everything else--from the newest films, to those straight-to-DVD titles, and lots of shorts, music vids, and experimental work from around the world. Their library is made up of 60,000+ titles on DVD, Blu-Ray, and 4K Ultra HD, including impossible-to-find titles. Rentals are priced like the good ole days too. Only $2 (members) and $3 (non-members). + LA (FILM) HISTORY Before Vidiots moved into this space, this location was once The Yosemite Theatre (opened in May 1929), then later became The Eagle Theatre in 1940. Over the course of the years, it was an adult movie theater in the 70s to early 80s, a church, and went dark after 70 years during the pandemic. Then, in 2023 Vidiots, touted as "LA's non-profit video store since 1985" revamped their business model and moved into this spot. Founded and led by women over the last few decades, Cathy Tauber & Patty Polinger, helped raise $2MM, and they've kept the doors open 7-days/week ever since. The End. read more

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Forgot to check in here when I went. This place was.. interesting to say the least. Didn't know anything about it until I walked in. I thought I was walking into like a retro arcade at first, because I entered through the theater, but I was wrong. This is an old movie theater with a small bar, and attached is a small video store where I believe you can still rent movies. There was also a Photo Booth. Didn't have much staff interaction aside from when I first walked in the theater area. Once I got to the video store section, no one greeted me or even looked my way. This place wasn't for me I guess. read more

I haven't rented from the video store but the theater is fantastic. Great bar and affordable concessions, unique lineup of movies, and a good audience. People were respectful, but reactive. Solid audio and picture. Can't wait to visit again. read more

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Vidiots is such a cool spot. I've been here several times to rent movies and also to catch a screening in their theater, and it's always a great experience. The rental selection is amazing. They have thousands of titles across all kinds of genres, so whether you're into classics, horror, rom-coms, or hidden gems, you'll find something you love. Everything is organized in a fun and easy-to-navigate way, and their full catalogue is online which makes it super convenient to search ahead of time or while you're in the store to see if they have what you're looking for. Rentals are just a few dollars and it doesn't matter if it's a DVD, Blu-ray, or 4K. We recently rented "Lawrence of Arabia" in 4K and it looked incredible. The quality of the film was top notch and the colors were so vibrant. The theater at Vidiots is also a great place to watch a movie. We saw "Bride and Prejudice"there and loved it. They show all kinds of films and often host special events with actors, directors, and producers, etc. in attendance. The seats are comfortable, the space has a cool vibe, and they have a bar and snacks too. Parking can sometimes be difficult, especially if there's an event happening, so plan ahead. There is some street parking in front of the rental store and on Addison and Yosemite (residential areas). I sometimes also need to park across the street if those residential areas are full. If you're a movie fan, definitely check this place out. It's a great mix of nostalgia, community, and seriously good film curation. read more

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This place is such a gem! They have snacks, popcorn and a bar! You have to do street parking but the neighborhood seems to be pretty quiet so it is fine! read more

I like that they're a non-profit focused on supporting the community and providing more interesting movies. Their prices are pretty good for food, drinks and movie. Their membership is also a write off since they are a non-profit. Workers I interacted with were all nice. Theater is on the smaller side and not stadium seating so a short person could get screwed over with a tall person in front of them. read more

The theater is so clean and the concessions were decently priced. I got a large popcorn that was $7. The candies were $5 but I passed on grabbing them this time since my hands were full XD The staff were so kind! It was an amazing experience to watch a movie in this theater. I'll definitely be back! read more

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A classic revival of video support backed by amazing screenings of historic and influential films. Located in the former Eagle Theatre, Vidiots has a excellent curation of films and support for movie-goers and connoisseur of films. With a well renovated theatre and concessions, this is simply an awesome place to appreciate your favorite films. read more

A great combination of a video store and a revival theater. I never visited the original location but have since been to several movies at this new spot and it's great! Spacious with state of the art accommodations. It's now in my regular theater rotation. read more

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Vidiots is a great theatre plus video store. This is a piece of history and they even have a hallway of memories since they've been around (but relocated) since 1985. The theatre itself doesn't have fancy seats or anything, but it does the job. The video store seems to keep physical media alive and has nearly every genre you can think of. In addition to the regular theatre, they even have a mini theatre for smaller or private events. They show some great movies here, have vegan friendly concessions, like vegan popcorn with fun shaker toppings. +Bathrooms are clean +Parking is on the street/neighborhood, so not great but manageable +Staff is friendly and inclusive read more

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Came here for a screening of Casper and loved the place. Very nice theatre (except the seats are too tight) with lots of seats, a food bar and an actual bar. I was really impressed with how many restrooms they had (all gender neutral) and how clean and tidy they were. Afterwards we walked next door to the video store and had fun browsing around, I love all the personalized signs made for categories. Employees were all very nice in the theatre and at the store. Street parking a plenty around here. Only a bit of a walk but sidewalks in residential areas are not ADA accessible so maybe drop off your friends and loved ones who may have difficulty and then go and park. read more

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Aside from not the easiest parking, this place is hands down a great place. You can be a movie fanatic or just have good taste in the niche and want a different experience, this place is here for you. You can be on a solo night or a group hang or a throuple night-- and this place will still hit right. Good range or drinks and snacks (don't expect the Cheesecake Factory), but they accommodate and it's lovely. The team staff is always chill and friendly and welcoming. This place rocks! read more

This place is a gem. Who needs Blockbuster when you have Vidiots. They offer a huge array of movies to rent and the space is really cool. They serve as a local non-profit and also do regular movie screenings. They often put on special events. It's a full service deal here with a concession stand and a bar. It's always clean and inviting. Highly recommend! read more

I love love love that this business was able to preserve one of the last video rental stores as well as a historic single-screen theater, for us all to continue to enjoy! Vidiots was a video rental store in Santa Monica, since 1985. After they had to relocate, the historic Eagle Theater was renovated to include the new and improved video store in the same space. It's now a 501c 3 nonprofit and you can become a member. They kept all of the historic charm of the main theater but added a cool bar/lounge area with quirky decor and plenty of movie memorabilia. They screen a wide variety of films, including well-known and loved classics, kid-friendly movies, new releases, and artsy or indie stuff. Love how inclusive they are with the all-gender restrooms. There are 2 separate bars; one with draft and canned beer, wine and NA beverages, and one with popcorn and snacks. The popcorn comes with real, hot self-serve butter! And a small bag is only $5, perfect for a snack but small enough so that you wouldn't get mad at yourself for finishing it before the movie. I've been here twice, once for the Cat Video Film Festival and recently this weekend for the World of Tomorrow animated trilogy. Everything about this theater is amazing except for 2 things: the main auditorium isn't soundproofed super well against the rest of the space. There were a few times when there would be a really quiet scene in the movie, and we could faintly hear people talking and laughing from the video store. I know it's a very old building and is run by a nonprofit, but I think soundproofing would be a good investment if they can. Also, even though the vintage seats with the wooden armrests are really cool, the cupholders are too small for the reusable wine cups they give out. It was very easy to knock over your glass and we did it a few times. Wine glasses with slightly smaller bases would do the trick! Really looking forward to coming here and seeing more films! read more

This is a cute lil theater. I've only been here one time and I enjoyed myself. This does have a hipster vibe but without being pretentious. I imagine they show quite a bit of indie productions here. Giving this 5 stars specifically for the inclusive bathroom situation. I know it's random. I appreciate and want to acknowledge places that have gender-inclusive bathrooms. Even though I myself am not trans, I have friends who are and I like to pay attention to spaces that would make them feel comfortable and welcomed. Also, biiiig thumbs up for providing feminine supplies in the bathrooms as well. read more

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Best local theater. Prices are affordable, staff are the nicest, and they have top tier movie choices to both rent or watch in one of the theaters. read more

I love this theatre ! I'm glad this spot was brought back to life. The staff is super friendly and it's a great place to watch a movie and rent one as well. The video store is so cool and has a treasure trove of classics and new releases. Wish I lived closer but I highly recommend it. read more

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Vidiots rules! A great new addition to the current revival house renaissance going on in LA. Love looking through the video store but mostly go for the top notch screenings. Very good programming with frequent special guests. Also love getting a beer at the nice bar in the lobby. I've seen a lot there and I hope to see a lot more! It holds a special place in my heart as Vidiots in Santa Monica was the first video store I went to when I moved to LA over 20 years ago. Long live Vidiots! read more

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This is it folks. The "scene" you're looking for on the weekend or whenever you happen to catch one of these amazing screenings. Sure you can watch some of these films if you have them on DVD, but nothing beats watching everything from The Thing to 2046 to Hellboy (and this coming weekend: Marie Antonette) with a crowd who loves the film just as much as you do. They also show recent releases like the Materialists, etc. Socialize before/after the screening or just sneak away to rent something off your watchlist (or twenty) from the video store in the back. Strongly recommend. A true staple in the LA metro area film scene. Thank you Vidiots! read more

I was able to get a screening for "American Fiction" which was held at Vidiots. This is such a cool theater. I really enjoyed the presentation. I enjoyed the staff. The seats were very comfortable and just a great set up. The parking in the area is NOT the greatest and you will be circling the block a few times but you'll find something. Just a really cute theater in Eagle Rock. read more

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I received 2 tickets from Yelp Elite for an advanced screening of Saltburn here and I took my boyfriend to see the film. The event itself was amazing! There were free drinks from the bar, photo ops with costume props, and free popcorn! The lobby area was decorated in the Saltburn theme and the aesthetic and ambience was so well done! Now for a review of the theater - Vidiots has just one theater but it's pretty large and there's a good view of the screen from any seat. The sound quality is incredible and I really enjoyed the preserved vintage aesthetic of Vidiots (along with the attached video store). During the film, my boyfriend started to feel a bit light headed and left the theater. The staff were so sweet and immediately rushed to help, providing water, apple juice, and suggested he rest on one of the seats. Absolutely 100/10 staff service and they really went above and beyond to make sure someone in their theater was safe/okay - special shout out and thank you to the staff working on 11/13! Very much appreciated and I hope to come back for another event/screening! read more

Great small business in the community, keeping old school video rentals alive! Fun screening schedule too.

I came to watch an advanced screening of Saltburn and was very excited to explore one of LA's many intimate, indie theaters. The premise of this theater being a nonprofit is one that I support, and its facilities and ambience are really taken well care of and so lovely. This theater is part vintage video store and part cinema. When you enter, the video store is immediately to the right where VHS tapes line the wall in a neat organized grid, and Blu-ray DVDs for rent flanking the window display. During the advanced screening, a section of the lobby was transformed to a mini photo booth complete with props related to the movie which I thought was super cute! The little embellishments such as vintage tapes lining the walls, niche cult favorite movie posters, ambience lighting, and floating candles created a very cozy, gothic vibe. Towards the back, there are two gender inclusive individual bathrooms and another set up the stairs. The theater itself is very moderately sized - it reminds me of a university theater space, the way the chairs are split up and spaced. I sat on the very left, and the view of the screen was great which I don't always feel whenever I watch a movie in an AMC, for example. The most impressive of the theater is the sound. Very high-quality, surround sound that is crisp and immersive especially in the space. Vidiots is a beautiful creation for those who are film buffs dedicated to enjoying this craft and art! Parking-wise, there is no lot adjacent to this theater, so they advise street parking (while being mindful of driveways into homes) and a parking lot structure that is a 6 minute walk away! read more

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Amazingly cute theater attached to a video store. Came to watch classic movie Jackie Chan's police story. Still such a great movie. Lovely staff. Highly recommend. 9 mins drive from Pasadena. First place in USA I was able to buy a hot tea and bring into the screening. read more

Parking is not great but I highly recommend to go and support a local business. The drinks at the bar were good. read more

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This is such a gem in our beautiful city of LA. I came here for the first time to visit the Criterion Closet pop-up, and the staff were wonderful. They even passed out candy, popcorn, and ponchos! I didn't have a chance to check out the store and the theater that day , so I came back to see a screening (compliments of Vidiots, I won some tix on IG) and check out the store. The theater is almost 94 years old and it's in great condition. The lobby has a bar and concession stand that is very clean and well stocked. There are plenty of restrooms that are also impeccably clean. Again, the staff were gracious and welcoming. Their passion for film and Vidiots shines through. I can't wait to come back. They also have reasonably memberships with some nice perks. Can't wait to come back. read more

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What a great addition to our small community of Eagle Rock! Not only does Vidiots bring a sense of Nostalgia but it brings the community together! We came here with the whole family, my fiance, our kids and pops, They were showing "The Bride of Frankenstein" we all had such an amazing time. We love what they did to the place, nostalgic with a touch of 80's modern, I also love how they personalize each showing, management welcomes everyone before the start of the show which truly makes it special! Popcorn has real butter and the concession has plenty of goodies to nibble on - they accept cash & cc payments. They are very welcoming to ONE AND ALL which is great especially in this day and age where intolerance has become a part of daily news (sad). Parking is street parking, Eagle Rock has plenty of little nook & crannies if you don't try to squeeze in the main artery of Eagle Rock Boulevard. Overall, we are very happy with our first time at Vidiots and we will definitely come back and support this little gem of our community! Great Job Vidiots Team! read more

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It was a wonderful experience Loved the entire vibe. The beer and wine bar was a cool touch. Can't wait to go back again read more

Vidiots is a real gem. They have GREAT programming at a great price. The website is SO much better than the American Cinematheque. Everyone who works there is friendly, the drinks are great, the grilled cheese sandwiches are literally out of this world. It's my favorite cinema in LA. read more

Vidiots is so cool! Restored historical landmark? Check! Actual DVD rentals? Check! Free screenings? Check! Knowledgeable and friendly people? Check! Totally awesome venue in Eagle Rock in walking distance to trendyish bars and restaurants? Check! read more

Whoever the lady in charge of this place is a miserable lady. I witnessed her yell at someone for simply asking if they and extra tickets. A security guard was talking to him and she EXPLODED because she is a woman in a position in power and he was talking to somebody other than her. She started yelling at him and putting her hands near his face, meanwhile the guy was calmer than a feather on a breeze. This place also says their screenings are sold out but when you actually enter they always have like 5-10 seats available scattered throughout the venue. This place is definitely run by performative hipsters with a lack of social skills (GO FIGURE). Oh yeah and they've been rude to me on many occasions, they profile you if you don't look like them. Good movie selections half of the time tho read more

It's a very cool experience. A nostalgic movie theater that has concessions and other things. The parking isn't the best because you have to park in the surrounding neighborhood. If you can find parking, it is a nice experience. read more

I attended an early screening at Vidiots, for The Holdovers, and the theater vibes were IN! The concessions, popcorn everything were so good. They even had a bar there how fun! The decor and atmosphere made watching a movie so amazing, can't wait for the next screening here! read more

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I love being in a space where my ultimate dorkiness can shine through, and this is definitely one of those spaces, haha. We saw Let the Right One In here, and it was really fun! Tickets had sold out, so we went early to get into the "limited walk up" line, and were fairly easily able to get tickets. It's a nice theater with lots of seating that is pretty comfortable. Concessions are pretty well priced, and they sell beer/wine as well. We were able to find street parking. Ticket pricing is also very affordable. If you like vintage-y theaters and watching movies, then definitely give this spot a try! ;) read more

Lights ! Camera! Action! This is a lost treasure come back to life- a one of a kind experience for movie lovers (and TV). I used to frequent the store in Santa Monica religiously and so happy they have a theater to screen great films attached to their store. It attracts all ages and types. You can spend a lot of time in the store looking for new, vintage. and rare stuff. The popcorn is just right, the prices are decent and you can get alcohol. I like that a spokesperson introduces each film. Go and enjoy movies the way they're meant to be seen. read more

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Awesome independent LA theater. All kinds of films being played here ranging from David Lynch to Christmas movies. Also has a super cool store with a really good DVD and VHS collection. Absolutely love this charming place. Support your local theaters!!! read more

What an awesome theater! Just got done watching Five Nights at Freddy's here for the employee screening and wow what a great time! The building itself has such a cool vibe. I love the marquee sign outside with the pretty lights underneath. Really makes you feel nostalgic. Then when you enter they have a fully stocked concession stand and a bar right across from it. I got a pretzel and it was so yummy!! We also shared some popcorn and it was buttered perfectly. As for the theater!!! Such a cool spot! I want to come back here to watch many movies. The seating was surprisingly comfortable and could see great from the center middle row. I didn't get to check out the rental room or see their collection of movies but I'd love to return to check it out. read more

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