‘Star Wars,’ ‘Fargo,’ ‘Selena’: Classic movies at local theaters, drive-ins and pop-ups
Craving a flick on the big screen? Here’s our latest rundown of classic movies, cult favorites, film festivals, etc., playing now or coming soon to a theater, drive-in, pop-up or rooftop near you. We’ll update as new titles and showtimes are added.
Drive-In at the Roadium
The Roadium Open Air Market, 2500 W. Redondo Beach Blvd., Torrance
$30 per car; tickets also available on site. eventbrite.com
“Liar Liar,” 7:30 p.m. April 30
“Cars,” 8 p.m. May 7
“Despicable Me,” 8 p.m. May 14
“Enchanted,” 8 p.m. May 21
“Grown Ups,” 8 p.m. May 28
The El Capitan Theatre
6838 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
$12-$17; onsite purchase available. 800-DISNEY6. elcapitantheatre.com
“Star Wars,” 11:30 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. April 30
“The Empire Strikes Back,” 11:30 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. May 1
“Return of the Jedi,” 11:30 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. May 2
“The Little Mermaid” (1989), 4 and 7 p.m. May 5-7; 10 a.m., 1, 4 and 7 p.m. May 8-9
“Toy Story,” 4 p.m. May 10; 4 and 7 p.m. May 11-14; 10 a.m., 1, 4 and 7 p.m. May 15-16
“Lilo and Stitch,” 4 and 7 p.m. May 17-21; 10 a.m., 1, 4 and 7 p.m. May 22-23
Fathom Events
Various local theaters (see website)
$15; advance purchase required. fathomevents.com
“Fargo,” 3 and 7 p.m. May 2, 7 p.m. May 5
“Fried Green Tomatoes,” 3 and 7 p.m. May 9, 7 p.m. May 12-13
“Mission: Impossible,” 3 and 7 p.m. May 17, 7 p.m. May 17 & 19
“Stand by Me,” 3 and 7 p.m. May 23, 7 p.m. May 26
“Bridesmaids,” 3 and 7 p.m. June 6, 7 p.m. June 9-10
The Frida Cinema Drive-In/Tustin
Mess Hall Market at Flight, 1705 Flight Way, Tustin
$30 per vehicle; advance purchase required. thefridacinema.org
“Jacob’s Ladder,” 8 p.m. May 11
Hollywood Legion Drive-In
American Legion Post 43, 2035 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood
$65-$80 per vehicle; advance purchase required. hollywoodlegiontheater.com
“Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood,” 8:15 p.m. April 30
“Point Break (1991),” 8:15 p.m. May 2
“The Hangover,” 8:15 p.m. May 3
“The Bourne Identity,” 8:15 p.m. May 4
“Speed,” 8:15 p.m. May 5
“Napoleon Dynamite,” 8:15 p.m. May 6
“A Nightmare on Elm Street” (1984), May 7
“Stalag 17,” 8:15 p.m. May 11
Hollywood Legion Theater
The Hollywood Legion Theater at Post 43, 2035 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood
$14-$20; advance purchase required. hollywoodlegiontheater.com
“North by Northwest,” 7:30 p.m. May 1
George Lucas has been conducting a lifelong double affair, embracing the comic strips on the one hand (or with one arm) and the movies on and with the other.
The Hollywood Roosevelt/Tropicana Movie Nights
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Tropicana Pool & Cafe (rooftop), 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
$16-$52; advance purchase required. eventbrite.com
“The Wizard of Oz,” 8 p.m. May 3
“Reality Bites,” 8 p.m. May 4
“West Side Story,” 8 p.m. May 10
“Garden State,” 8 p.m. May 11
“Funny Girl,” 8 p.m. May 17
“Lost in Translation,” 8 p.m. May 18
“Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” 8 p.m. May 24
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” 8 p.m. May 25
Movies in Your Car at Seaside Cinema
Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 Harbor Blvd., Ventura
$29 per car; advance purchase required. concertsinyourcar.com
“Spider-Man: Homecoming,” 7 p.m. May 7
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” 7:30 p.m. May 13
“Clueless,” 7 p.m. May 14
“Jaws 2,” 7 p.m. May 21
Rooftop Cinema Club El Segundo
1310 E Franklin Ave., parking structure, El Segundo
$16-$25; age 18 and older ; advance purchase required. rooftopcinemaclub.com
“Selena,” 8:15 p.m. May 6
“Dazed and Confused,” 11:15 p.m. May 6
“La La Land,” 8:15 p.m. May 7
“Friday,” 11:30 p.m. May 7
“Clueless,” 8:15 p.m. May 8
“Poetic Justice,” 11 p.m. May 8
“The Sandlot,” 8:15 p.m. May 9
“The Big Lebowski,” 11 p.m. May 9
“Pretty Woman,” 8:15 p.m. May 10
“Step Brothers,” 11:15 p.m. May 10
“The Greatest Showman,” 8:15 p.m. May 11
“Bridesmaids,” 11 p.m. May 11
“Mean Girls,” 8:15 p.m. May 12
“Point Break” (1991), 11 p.m. May 12
“Grease,” 8:15 p.m. May 13
“Coming to America,” 11 p.m. May 13
Rooftop Cinema Club Presents the Drive-In at Santa Monica Airport
3233 Donald Douglas Loop S., Santa Monica
$32 for two, $45 for three or more; children 8 and under, free; advance purchase required. rooftopcinemaclub.com
“The Sandlot,” 8 p.m. April 30
“Friday,” 10:45 p.m. April 30
“The Karate Kid” (1984), 8 p.m. May 1
“Poetic Justice,” 11 p.m. May 1
“The Greatest Showman,” 8 p.m. May 3
“The Lost World: Jurassic Park,” 10:45 p.m. May 3
“Casablanca,” 8 p.m. May 4
“Coming to America,” 10:45 p.m. May 4
“Selena,” 8 p.m. May 5
“From Dusk Till Dawn,” 11 p.m. May 5
“Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar,” 8 p.m. May 6
“Dazed and Confused,” 10:45 p.m. May 6
“Coco,” 8 p.m. May 7
“Love & Basketball,” 10:45 p.m. May 7
“Ratatouille,” 8:15 p.m. May 8
“Superbad,” 11 p.m. May 8
“The Goonies,” 8:15 p.m. May 9
“Point Break” (1991), 11 p.m. May 9
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Street Food Cinema/Malibu
King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Malibu
$20 per car plus $8 per person; ages 3 and younger free; advance purchase required. streetfoodcinema.com
“Jurassic Park,” 8:15 p.m. May 15
TCM Big Screen Classics
Various local theaters (see website)
$15; advance purchase required. fathomevents.com
“Fried Green Tomatoes,” 3 and 7 p.m. May 9, 7 p.m. May 12-13
“The Birdcage,” 3 and 7 p.m. June 27, 7 p.m. June 28 and 30
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