New Beverly Cinema

New Beverly Cinema is at the top of the list of best movie theaters in Los Angeles. Before the first film projectors arrived, 7165 Beverly Blvd was a vaudeville house, candy factory and beer parlor, Jewish Community Center, and celebrity nightclub. But everything changed in 1978, when Sherman Torgan transformed a closed adult theater into the repertory movie haven that is now known as the New Beverly Cinema.

Sherman Torgan dedicated his life to sharing his passion for film for nearly 30 years, transforming a simple venue into a de facto film school and beloved cultural hub through nightly themed double feature pairings of classic, foreign, independent, and arthouse cinema. For the city's cinephiles, seeing Sherman in the theaters was always a welcome sight. When he died suddenly in 2007, his son Michael took over day-to-day operations, ushering in a new era for the theater. Michael is still helping to manage the theater with his extensive knowledge and passion.

Cinephiles learn their ABCs at this beloved grindhouse, which is supported by none other than Quentin Tarantino, a student of the medium who has a personal hand in booking much of the programming. Tarantino is known for his fondness for vintage film formats, and he has outfitted the New Bev with as many as possible, including four-track mag heads and a 16mm projector. On your way into a showing, take a second to glance around at the walls, which have been decorated with a collection of large-scale vintage European movie posters.

Google Ratings: 4.8/5.0

Address: 7165 Beverly BlvdLos Angeles90036

Contact: info@thenewbev.com

Website: thenewbev.com