El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 467-7674. A classic movie palace, built in 1925 and restored thanks to Disney and Pacific Theatres. The beautiful interior of- fers modern comfort and features state-of-the-art sound. John Carter thru Apr 19; Chimpanzee Apr 20-May 3. elcapitan.go.com. (See PLACES & FAMILY)
Egyptian Theatre (see American Cinematheque) 6712 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 466-FILM (3456). Spectacularly re- stored courtyard captures the magic of times gone by. Interior has been updated for today's film audiences. (See PLACES)
Grauman's Chinese Theatre 6925 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 461-3331. First- run movies in the world's most famous movie the- atre. www.chinesetheatres.com (See PLACES)
Hollywood Heritage 2100 N. Highland Ave., (323) 874-2276. Non- profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the history of Hollywood and to education about the early film industry and the role its pio- neers played in shaping Hollywood's history. www.hollywoodheritage.org. (See PLACES)
IMAX Theatre/Universal Citywalk 100 Universal City Pl., (888) 262-4386. 7-story screen. Ultra spacious, stadium style, rocker seats, new large screens, 360o
digital surround sound.
For 3D films, you'll don a set of high-tech 3D head- sets & step into a new dimension. www.citywalkhol- lywood.com (See AMC Citywalk Stadium 19)
LA Film School 6353 Sunset Blvd., (323) 860-0789. A one- year intensive professional training program in motion pictures, television, and new media.
Los Feliz 3 1822 N. Vermont Ave., (323) 664-2169. Neighbor- hood theatre converted to 3 screens. First-run movies.
New Beverly Cinema 7165 Beverly Blvd., (323) 938-4038. Screens revivals and art films. $7 double feature. www.newbevcinema.com
Pacific Grove Stadium 14 The Grove, Third & Fairfax (323) 692-0829. Beautifully appointed theatre lobby reminiscent of the past; 14 theatres. www.thegrovela.com
Rocket Video 315 N. La Brea Ave. Check online for current info. www.rocketholly- wood.com (See COMEDY)
Will Smith and Josh Brolin star in Columbia Pictures' Men in Black 3. Photo Credit: Wilson Webb © 2011 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
Silent Movie Theatre 611 N. Fairfax, (323) 655-2510. Cinefamily presents an eclectic assortment of films and nightly screenings: Silent Wednesdays. check website for films and times. www.cinefamily.org
The Newfilmmakers 1438 N. Gower St. at Sunset Gower Studios, (323) 521-7385 ext. 3258. Non- profit organization designed to showcase innovative works by emerging filmmak- ers from around the world. www.newfilmmakersla.com
Vista Theatre 4473 Sunset Blvd., (323) 660-6639. Small, 85-year-old neighborhood theater of- fers first- run features. This beautiful theater reflects the Egyptian influence popular in the late 1920's. General admission $6.50 for first showing.
Writers Guild Foundation 7000 W. 3rd St., (323) 782-4692. Screenwriting workshops and film screenings. www.wgfoundation.org
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