Pick of the Day: Vidiots (in LA) [Now Open]
This weekend, two big studio releases, The Flash and Elemental, are taking over several screens at your local multiplex. In LA, COVID-19 decimated so many theaters (and theater chains in some cases) that it can feel like, now, that we’re just all going to have to get A-List (which is admittedly very convenient) and watch whatever big thing is playing at an AMC closest to you.
Thank goodness that Vidiots is finally open. Nestled up in a corner of North East LA in Eagle Rock, the long-awaited repertory cinema (once a beloved Santa Monica video rental institution) had us waited on bated breath for its unveiling (no thanks to the permitting process of Los Angeles) and the deluge of cinematic delights that it would screen on a nightly basis. Now, that they just opened up their doors, you can check their calendar for any number of indie and nostalgic jewels to watch on the big screen.
Right now, they’ve got Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Birdcage, The Watermelon Woman, It’s a Party, Best in Show, His Girl Friday, and Desperately Seeking Susan on the docket, just to name a few. You can check their entire calendar and get tickets here and look into becoming a Vidiots member (which has some pretty damn sweet perks) here.