10/01/09

Best movie theater in LA!

by MauraM

Best movie theater in LA! Matinee tickets are only $6.50. The manager dresses up for each movie (but not for District 9 - he said the alien costume was too difficult to pull together :)). Tons of leg room! One theater, large screen. It's THE place to see a movie in the Hollywood area. Go Vista!

• Pros: one theater, large screen, lots of leg room
• Cons: difficult to purchase tickets ahead of time

03/19/09

good movies food and costumes

by francinedancer

hi victor thank you for th good movies munchies and oyur costumed you ware!love francine dancer your #1fan

• Pros: victor
• Cons: transportation

02/21/09

Best theater on the East Side

by Denton

If this place were a woman, it might be Arianna Huffington. Classy, well-proportioned, mature, and not too high-maintenance. The accent just takes it over the top. Take the $14.50 matinee Arclight money, and get you a ticket, pepsi, candy, and a large popcorn with Real Butter (tm) at the Vista.

• Pros: Vintage Art Deco, Cheap, Roomy, Good Movie Selection
• Cons: Parking can be tough

12/24/08

A Real Treat

by solamia

I love going to the movies not sitting at home watching them. LA has really great theaters over all but this one really stands out. It's a real experience watching a movie here. Plus they only play one movie at a time which makes it feel much more special (giving it that small neighborhood vibe that Silverlake is known for).

It's the place to see a movie if you want a true night out, not just to go watch any ole movie at any ole theater.

• Pros: Vibe, Movie Selection, Overall Feeling
• Cons: Parking

Richly decorated neighborhood indie movie house puts boring multiplexes to shame.

by Kim Cooper

After several improvements over the years, this 80-year-old theater now has a huge screen, digital surround sound and a veneer of newness. Decked out in an ancient-Egypt-meets-art-deco style that seems uniquely Hollywood, this Los Feliz institution thrills moviegoers with lustrous pharaoh heads, serpents and other pyramid paraphernalia. First-run Hollywood flicks, mainstream indie pictures and occasional vintage reels for film buffs all play here.

05/02/08

Right here in our neighborhood

by wavila

First class adventure, very at home experience ( careful where you park even on sundays, avoid the little permit only streets)

• Pros: service, atmosphere nice
• Cons: parking

11/18/07

Great Independent Theater and Love the Restoration

by porkjello

The Vista is a historic theater in the Silverlake/East Hollywood area that has been restored with roomier seats and an updated sound system. This is how I remember what going to the movies was like as a kid. One theater showing one movie (or sometimes a double feature) . I'd rather watch a movie here than at some generic multiplex.

02/20/07

best old world feel

by splifty101

We went here on president's day and this is my new favorite theater. Say no to the multi plex and yes to the vista. Our city needs places like this to thrive, don't let it turn into a pinkberry!.

• Pros: leg room, screen, ambience
• Cons: parking

06/16/03

Great date!

by YLDeleon

I love going to the Vista. The atmosphere is very laid-back and casual. There isn't a herd of people trying to get in and out of the theatre like at the AMC's. There are two great bars within walking distance including the Tiki Ti and the Good Luck bar. Both are really relaxed, intimate places. We love to have a drink then walk to the Vista and enjoy a great movie.

We saw the Matrix this weekend and the sound effects rumbled my chair! It's a great night out.

• Pros: decor, sound, atmosphere
• Cons: parking is manegable, just one movie

02/22/03

The Vista

by condumb

A classic old Hollywood theater from the 20's.

It's has legroom for a basketball team.

• Pros: Legroom, Sound