Aero Theatre

01/12/09

the last great place to see movies

by SpaceDisco at Citysearch

Thanks to technical genius' like Bill Hogan this theater has one of the best sound systems in the city of L.A. If you ever have the chance to see a well mixed film in 70mm or DTS, it is highly recommended, the sound will b low you through the roof! By all accounts this is one of the last great neighborhood cinemas left, with regulars including Popeye's Dad, Jeffrey the angry critic, Gera the German volunteer and countless others. Every celebrity on the planet has visited, been a guest and/or a regular patron of this theatre including an often drunk Sean Young and occasional visit from Spielberg himself. If Cassavetes was still alive he would probably be hanging out nightly. The Aero is one of those magical places where almost anything can happen, and often does. The annual Halloween Horrorthons are an orgiastic marathon of eclectic clips, free food and frenzied audiences, with the occasional Packard short often met with groans from the elderly. You can even expect an occasional riot or two when Tom Cruise or Peter Falk show up.

Do yourself a favor and pay a visit to Clint Eastwood and Mel Brooks' favorite theatre, the Aero, where deals are made, film is projected and pretty girls are easy to pick up in the lobby.

07/15/08

A movie theatre from the movies

by kiercemartin at Citysearch

This is what movie theatres are supposed to look like, or at least used to look like. This place has a really classic feel, and is obviously a pretty significant Santa Monica landmark. They definitely offer a variety of pretty eclectic films from art house to documentary to Sleepless in Seattle. It's not always easy to find show times, and the whole thing seems to be a little un-organized at times, but none the less a veritable classic and a great stop on Montana.

Restored art deco theater gives Westside cinefiles an alternative to Hollywood sister property, the Egyptian.

by Contributor at Citysearch

The Scene
This retro movie theater--one of the few remaining facades from Santa Monica's modest casual neighborhood days--now seems quaint compared with surrounding uber-posh restaurants and boutiques. Revitalized by American Cinematique and local developers in 2004, the restoration of the 1939 building included the installation of a high performance sound system, more than 400 roomier seats, and a state-of-the art screen.

The Draw
Seat-fillers at this single-screen theater include film students, public radio subscribers, parents luring preteens away from reality programming, and the influential locals who lobbied for its restoration. Old character actors make appearances, as do low-profile stars paying homage to their craft. Crowds turn out for the films of Kubrick and Coppola, as well as French and Italian masterpieces. The theater also presents series of movies, including the gay-and-lesbian-themed Outfest, and Forever Hollywood, which draws on a film archive spanning a century.