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In what turned out to be an unhappy coincidence of timing, the Hollywood Outdoor Cinema presented a screening of the classic 1986 teen flick about love, class consciousness and the prom, Pretty in Pink. The film's screenwriter, Johh Hughes, died suddenly last Thursday in NYC at 59, which has prompted a wave of cinematic nostalgia, many of whom made their way to the parking lot of the empty Circuit City on Sunset Blvd. in Silver Lake this weekend to attend the screening.
That included LAist Featured Photos pool contributor Joits, who noted of the event: "with his recent passing, this felt like a good way to remember him by gathering with other fans to watch one of his most popular movies. lots of people came wearing pink or dressed as duckie or in prom outfits," and that the writer's death "made this casual event seem more than just a regular screening, it almost became a sort of tribute or a gathering of his fans to watch one of his most popular movies."
Upcoming screenings in the summer series are: Saturday, August 15: Shaun of the Dead; Friday, August 21: Fight Club; Saturday, August 29: Blade Runner, the Director's Cut. All screenings start at 9, doors open at 7:30. Suggested donation is $10. Bring seats, blankets, friends, and food.
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Why do they keep calling it a "suggested donation"
when there's nothing suggested or donation about it..
They charge $10 no more, no less...
you say you forgot your money
they tell you to get lost! LOL
bastards!
As the organizer of this event, I would like to correct to the fellow who says we have a "suggested donation" and that if you don't have money, we tell you get lost.
Ultimately, we leave the donation to the audience to tell us what you think this event is worth in your wallet...if you don't think its a great event, then we listen and this event will either survive or go away. Its as simple as that, we hope people will understand that fun events cost money and we do it for our audience....we want them to enjoy themselves and have a uniquely fun experience unlike anything in LA
These events are not money makers, they support themselves..barely, but we simply can't do it alone on small donations. Our sister event in Seattle is a non profit and we hope to be next year, allowing us to support local organizations and groups, but that all takes time and forward motion.
There is no where else you can get such a fun movie experience for $10...so that is simply not true, we encourage to help us support this first season helps us pay our small staff, rental of the parking lot, movie screen, film rights, games, photo booth, contest, and clean up, which add up, so its more than just a screening, its a movie experience.
That being said, nobody has been refused entry with our the full donation, many of times we have had folks let in for free to njoy the film and have good time with the hope that they pay next time they come we would rather have people enjoy themselves and relax outdoors in a positive environment. This is community spirited and want to encourage people to continue to get into their community and have fun, watch great movies and get off of their Facebook and get involved and share a Saturday evening with their friends, family and fellow neighbors.
Thanks for listening and hope to se you join us at SHAUN OF THE DEAD this weekend and encourage you to see for yourself.
Sincerely Fun,
Ryan Reiter
Organizer/Founder
"Nowhere else you can get such a fun movie experience for $10". What??? Ever heard of Hollywood Forever Cemetery screenings? They have been going on for years in L.A. for a $10 donation. Frankly, picnicking on a lush lawn while watching an outdoor movie beats a scorching asphalt parking lot any day in my book.
Of course there is room for both of these weekly events in Los Angeles and I say the more entertainment options the better... just find it disingenuous of Ryan to act like his event is so precious and unique when there have been outdoor screenings going on locally with the same price point for years.
I do view Hollywood Outdoor Screenings as a welcome addition to the neighborhood and I heard they allow pets, which is very cool... but it is not, by any means, the only game in town for outdoor screening for 10 bucks.
Isn't $10.00 kind of high for an old movie in a public (paid for with OUR taxes) setting? And if you can't get in without paying it's NOT a donation.
i understand some of the criticisms here... but don't exaggerate people! "scorching asphalt parking lot"... please. it was warm and stayed warm as the night began to cool down and get slightly chilly so it was actually decent.
i actually had a great time here. just wanted to show my support for the event. will definitely return to this event at some point in the future.
Point taken. I guess I shouldn't have mentioned the asphalt as I have, admittedly, not attended this event yet.
Again, there is room for both and I think having both is great... was just was bugged by the posters statement that there is no other fun and unique outdoor movie experience in town for $10 bucks.
I actually didn't mind sitting on the asphalt, while the lawn is nice while the sun is up, after dark it gets wet and cold. You are able to bring taller chairs to this event also, unlike the Hollywood Forever Cemetery screenings so you can avoid the ground entirely. I have been to both screenings and they are many more like them in LA. There is room for everyone. I really enjoyed attending this weekend because the it wasn't as busy or crowded (granted it's the first year) but it was a more relaxing environment. I thought it was a well organized event and they had a lot of fun activities (costumes & photobooth) and food available.
I hope they will be back next year because I really liked their selection in movies compared to the cemetary screenings.