L.A.’s New Beverly Cinema
Moviegoers at the New Beverly Cinema wait in line for the Tim Burton double feature of “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure†and “Ed Wood.†The New Beverly Cinema is known for its daily screenings of 35mm films as opposed to digital formats.
(Calvin B. Alagot / Los Angeles Times )At the New Beverly Cinema, at 7165 Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles, owner Quentin Tarantino continues the traditions of the single-screen repertory cinema founded in 1978 with daily double features of classic, cult, independent and foreign films, all in glorious 35 mm.
New Beverly Cinema manager Matt Dinan sells tickets to the double feature.
(Calvin B. Alagot / Los Angeles Times)A sign on the New Beverly Cinema ticket window warns against disruptive moviegoing.
(Jen Yamato / Los Angeles Times)The concession stand at the New Beverly Cinema serves all the usual movie treats like popcorn, candy, soft drinks -- burgers, hot dogs and coffee too.
(Calvin B. Alagot / Los Angeles Times)New Beverly Cinema staffer Charlie Tarabour fills a bag of popcorn.
(Calvin B. Alagot / Los Angeles Times )The projection booth at the New Beverly Cinema.
(Calvin B. Alagot / Los Angeles Times)Projectionist Gariana Abeyta inspects a film reel at the New Beverly Cinema.
(Calvin B. Alagot / Los Angeles Times)Abeyta checks the reel during a 35-mm screening of “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure†at the New Beverly Cinema.
(Calvin B. Alagot / Los Angeles Times)Brian Quinn sits in the projection room surrounded by older movie reels at the New Beverly Cinema in 2007. He is a manager at the movie house.
(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)New Beverly Cinema archivist Aaron Martz inspects a film to make sure it’s not damaged and is ready for its next screening.
(Calvin B. Alagot / Los Angeles Times)Trailers, including for many Quentin Tarantino films, inside the New Beverly Cinema’s projection booth.
(Calvin B. Alagot / Los Angeles Times)Matt Dinan, one of New Beverly Cinema’s managers, addresses the audience before the screening of “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.â€
(Calvin B. Alagot / Los Angeles Times)Cody Chavez, dressed as Pee-wee, came to the New Beverly Cinema from Orange County with his brother to see “Big Adventure.â€
(Calvin B. Alagot / Los Angeles Times)A foreign movie poster for Quentin Tarantino’s “Death Proof†is displayed outside the New Beverly Cinema.
(Jen Yamato / Los Angeles Times)Theater manager Matt Dinan changes the marquee at the New Beverly Cinema.
(Jen Yamato / Los Angeles Times)Director Quentin Tarantino outside the New Beverly Cinema in 2007.
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