I will be seeing it at Rave 18 (formerly The Bridge Cinema de Lux) in Los Angeles – one of the only 2 built from the ground up IMAX theatres in LA County that show mainstream Hollywood films. The other true IMAX theatre in LA is AMC Citywalk 19.
Went here on Saturday 4/24 with my film club to see “The Losers” (R-rated concept neutered down to PG-13 level execution). Regency looks to have exclusively booked with Warner Bros for both this and the Bruin. Both theatres featured upcoming WB/New Line flicks in their poster cases and all the trailers were WB/New Line.
House was roughly 10% full (that’s 10% out of over 1000 seats for those unfamiliar with the place). No more Screenvision preshow – curtain was closed & stayed that way until showtime. Trailers/feature all ran on film. Did not take a tour of the joint to confirm whether or not DP is still installed here (I will try to hook up a tour with Regency’s management the next time we see a flick here). Film print was clean & sound was top notch.
Let’s all continue to support this place. Yeah, Arclight is the new king of the LA jungle, but there’s no reason why the Village/Bruin can’t rise up to their former level of success. A tell tale sign of how open the gate is for a re-awakening: Many of my film club members had never even been to the theatre before! After our visit, they’ll be coming back!
Rave is not in LA Times at all. Beverly Center 13 has their own standalone ad, but there’s no mention of Rave. The (former) Bridge’s ad has remain unchanged since the transition.
Got in touch with Rave. The actual rebranding should be completed in June. For now, their LA Times ad, their link at Movie Tickets AND the theatre itself still goes by “The Bridge.” The only reference to Rave in the theatre is on the digital movie poster board which now features info on how folks can register at Rave’s website to get showtimes.
No word if, when the LA Times ad is redone, if it’ll include both this AND the Beverly Center 13.
LA Times ads for individual movies & the theatre listing AND its National Amusements website still show the theatre called “The Bridge. No signage has been changed at the theatre.
I don’t know what’s going on. Until there’s something official to report, roll back the name of the theatre to The Bridge Cinema de Lux. I do know this – it’s gonna be MORE MASSIVE CONFUSION for us who attend regulary. The Bridge is somewhat of a brand name to its regulars…it’s gonna be weird telling everyone “Let’s go to the Rave.”
Just visited Rave’s website. The theatre is now listed as Rave 18 (formerly The Bridge) – but the Movie Tickets link to the theatre still says The Bridge Cinema de Lux. Hmmm…I’ll keep y'all posted.
Regency HAD the Fairfax when it closed. Allegedly, the building owner is intentionally not repairing the theatre so he can shuffle it off to the highest bidder. Anyone care to clarify?
AMC’s new ETX large format auditorium has been installed in this theatre. I haven’t been here since it opened so I don’t know which floor it’s on. I would assume it’s on the 3rd floor since the IMAX is on the 1st floor.
They’ll abuse the process like they always do. Oversaturation of 3D titles will cause it to fade out. And…once they realize they’ll make more money with 3D TV, they’ll kill it themselves.
Saw “Clash Of The Titans 3D” on Friday 4/2. The curtain was closed from the time we walked in until the trailers – no more annoying Screenvision preshow (YAY!!!). None of the trailers were in 3D but Real 3D (who equipped Grauman’s Chinese), Texas Instruments DLP and Christie all did 3D presentation spots.
The movie itself was entertaining – a big cheesy pile of fun. The 3D was more along the Avatar variety…not too many deliberate IN YOUR FACE! 3D shots (probably because this was shot as a 2D movie). Some of the sequences were pretty bad due to the 3D rush job but it didn’t take away from the overall experience.
One more thing to add: this was the first time I didn’t see a Dolby Digital trailer here in at least 16 years or so! We got a THX one, but no Dolby. Weird.
Totally forgot to mention the Lido. That place is fantastic. Decor is lovely, sound is excellent and the screen is nice (except for 2:35:1 films…major cropping issues).
Uptown TheaterVW: I always park there (when I can’t find street parking) when I’m in Westwood. All the fussin & moaning about parking on the Village & Bruin pages never made since to me. $3 is reasonable. I pay that much at AMC Century City, Grauman’s Chinese and even the mighty Arclight! Heck…it’s more expensiver parking at THE GROVE than it is to park in Westwood!
I’ve only encountered Lyndon Golin via email, but it’s clear to me that he is truly passionate about film. He REALLY helped out my (former) Orange County film club and my (current) LA area film club by granting us access to the Regency line of theaters – discounts on concessions, club shoutouts before the film, etc. In OC we stood with amazement as he & his team resurrected the South Coast Village 3 from the hands of Regal – new seats, digital sound & adapting Arclight’s famous trademark of introducing the film to the audience before it starts. The place has brand new life because of his work.
I am confident that Mr. Golin will do all he can to breathe new life back into these twin towers of Westwood Village.
Now that Regency Theatres is taking over the Village & Bruin in Westwood, how long will it take them to acquire Grauman’s Chinese & the Chinese 6 as well?
I will be seeing it at Rave 18 (formerly The Bridge Cinema de Lux) in Los Angeles – one of the only 2 built from the ground up IMAX theatres in LA County that show mainstream Hollywood films. The other true IMAX theatre in LA is AMC Citywalk 19.
Where’s the best place to park when coming here? Deep off into the surrounding neighborhood or is there a lot off Vermont or Sunset?
Went here on Saturday 4/24 with my film club to see “The Losers” (R-rated concept neutered down to PG-13 level execution). Regency looks to have exclusively booked with Warner Bros for both this and the Bruin. Both theatres featured upcoming WB/New Line flicks in their poster cases and all the trailers were WB/New Line.
House was roughly 10% full (that’s 10% out of over 1000 seats for those unfamiliar with the place). No more Screenvision preshow – curtain was closed & stayed that way until showtime. Trailers/feature all ran on film. Did not take a tour of the joint to confirm whether or not DP is still installed here (I will try to hook up a tour with Regency’s management the next time we see a flick here). Film print was clean & sound was top notch.
Let’s all continue to support this place. Yeah, Arclight is the new king of the LA jungle, but there’s no reason why the Village/Bruin can’t rise up to their former level of success. A tell tale sign of how open the gate is for a re-awakening: Many of my film club members had never even been to the theatre before! After our visit, they’ll be coming back!
Rave is not in LA Times at all. Beverly Center 13 has their own standalone ad, but there’s no mention of Rave. The (former) Bridge’s ad has remain unchanged since the transition.
Got in touch with Rave. The actual rebranding should be completed in June. For now, their LA Times ad, their link at Movie Tickets AND the theatre itself still goes by “The Bridge.” The only reference to Rave in the theatre is on the digital movie poster board which now features info on how folks can register at Rave’s website to get showtimes.
No word if, when the LA Times ad is redone, if it’ll include both this AND the Beverly Center 13.
The Bridge in LA is also being rebranded by Rave. They’re calling it “Rave 18”. Pretty bland, IMO.
I thought the plan was to remodel & resize the 7-Plex and keep it open in addition to the new build.
Good luck!
It’s IMAX minus the fees for IMAX’s name & technology.
MASSIVE CONFUSION!
LA Times ads for individual movies & the theatre listing AND its National Amusements website still show the theatre called “The Bridge. No signage has been changed at the theatre.
I don’t know what’s going on. Until there’s something official to report, roll back the name of the theatre to The Bridge Cinema de Lux. I do know this – it’s gonna be MORE MASSIVE CONFUSION for us who attend regulary. The Bridge is somewhat of a brand name to its regulars…it’s gonna be weird telling everyone “Let’s go to the Rave.”
Just visited Rave’s website. The theatre is now listed as Rave 18 (formerly The Bridge) – but the Movie Tickets link to the theatre still says The Bridge Cinema de Lux. Hmmm…I’ll keep y'all posted.
Regency HAD the Fairfax when it closed. Allegedly, the building owner is intentionally not repairing the theatre so he can shuffle it off to the highest bidder. Anyone care to clarify?
AMC’s new ETX large format auditorium has been installed in this theatre. I haven’t been here since it opened so I don’t know which floor it’s on. I would assume it’s on the 3rd floor since the IMAX is on the 1st floor.
Any Clash Of The Titans 3D reports from here?
I have moved my 2 film clubs' events for “The Losers” from Arclight Hollywood to the Village. Thanks for the heads up, Brad!
Didn’t peek inside the booth to look at projectors – so I have no idea what they were.
The glasses looked like the regular sunglasses looking things that Real 3D provides. I didn’t see Avatar at The Dome so I can’t compare the 2.
Picture looked bright enough to me…although when I took the glasses off for a few seconds, the picture was noticeably brighter.
They’ll abuse the process like they always do. Oversaturation of 3D titles will cause it to fade out. And…once they realize they’ll make more money with 3D TV, they’ll kill it themselves.
Saw “Clash Of The Titans 3D” on Friday 4/2. The curtain was closed from the time we walked in until the trailers – no more annoying Screenvision preshow (YAY!!!). None of the trailers were in 3D but Real 3D (who equipped Grauman’s Chinese), Texas Instruments DLP and Christie all did 3D presentation spots.
The movie itself was entertaining – a big cheesy pile of fun. The 3D was more along the Avatar variety…not too many deliberate IN YOUR FACE! 3D shots (probably because this was shot as a 2D movie). Some of the sequences were pretty bad due to the 3D rush job but it didn’t take away from the overall experience.
One more thing to add: this was the first time I didn’t see a Dolby Digital trailer here in at least 16 years or so! We got a THX one, but no Dolby. Weird.
Totally forgot to mention the Lido. That place is fantastic. Decor is lovely, sound is excellent and the screen is nice (except for 2:35:1 films…major cropping issues).
Uptown TheaterVW: I always park there (when I can’t find street parking) when I’m in Westwood. All the fussin & moaning about parking on the Village & Bruin pages never made since to me. $3 is reasonable. I pay that much at AMC Century City, Grauman’s Chinese and even the mighty Arclight! Heck…it’s more expensiver parking at THE GROVE than it is to park in Westwood!
Bruin (and Village) will remain THX-Certified. Good news!
Village & Bruin will remain THX Certified. That’s good to hear!
Co-sign 100% w/Cliff.
I’ve only encountered Lyndon Golin via email, but it’s clear to me that he is truly passionate about film. He REALLY helped out my (former) Orange County film club and my (current) LA area film club by granting us access to the Regency line of theaters – discounts on concessions, club shoutouts before the film, etc. In OC we stood with amazement as he & his team resurrected the South Coast Village 3 from the hands of Regal – new seats, digital sound & adapting Arclight’s famous trademark of introducing the film to the audience before it starts. The place has brand new life because of his work.
I am confident that Mr. Golin will do all he can to breathe new life back into these twin towers of Westwood Village.
I saw “Titanic” the Monday after opening weekend (December 1997) in 70MM at Chinese myself.
Now that Regency Theatres is taking over the Village & Bruin in Westwood, how long will it take them to acquire Grauman’s Chinese & the Chinese 6 as well?