National Theatre
10925 Lindbrook Drive,
Los Angeles,
CA
90024
10925 Lindbrook Drive,
Los Angeles,
CA
90024
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I agree with your idea, Mark… I think the Majestic Crest AND the National are both the most noteworthy theatres in West LA, and any idea that could help them sounds good to me. Easy for us to say from the sidelines, huh? For all we know Robert Bucksbaum and Tom Daugherty already know each other.
The Mann roof sign is still there. Probably too hard to get down. The new sign just says “National Theatre”.
Idea: What if the operators of the National became booking partners with the Crest. That way each could have “more screens” and perhaps land better bookings. This way the if the Crest has a dud they could take a National move-over and vice versa. I know they must be competitors but it must be hard only having one screen with AMC and Mann as your rivals. Perhaps strength in numbers.
BTW: The National had the #1 film this weekend. Village is still showing “Stardust” which fell out of the top 10.
Wow, imagine someone spending the money for that when the theatre’s days are supposedly numbered… thanks for the info, and please check to see if they took Mann’s name off the big roof sign.
So the big new sign that they just paid to have made does not say National WESTWOOD Theatre, does it? Don’t you think that big expensive sign would be enough proof for Mr. Cinema Treasures to change the listed name here to the name current proprietor obviously wants? He is paying to put “NATIONAL THEATRE” in the indie theatre list AND on the big sign, and has chosen NOT to call it the National Westwood. It Doesn’t say National Westwood anywhere that the actual operators control. Yet Cinema Treasures insists on adding that word to the name… I believe Michael Coate made this same point months ago.
Thanks again for the report, Mark.
Above the front marquee is a white backlit sign that read “Mann National Theatre”. Recently there has been a blank spot where the “Mann” used to be. Now the sign seems completely new with the words “National Theatre” occupying the whole rectangle above the marquee. I only saw it briefly when driving by on Wilshire (where you can see the theatre up the block). I plan to got see 3:10 to Yuma there in the next few days so I might be able to get a better look.
can you elaborate on that, Mark?
looks like a new sign is up
yep, enjoy it while it’s there. These are the last days..
Went to the National last night to see WAR…it still is one fantastic theater..I dont care what anyone says about the dated design, seats, etc…The layout of the 1100 plus seats just feels so wonderfully HUGE…and the screen is awesome…and I would rather have that aged, run-down feeling at a large theater with history to it than go see a film at the Grove mall or Century City mall any day…
Excellent! I was hoping it would! Does the National have a deal with Lionsgate? Most bookings seem to be Lionsgate or MGM.
3:10 To Yuma opens there on Friday September 7th
Damien, Black Abba screenings are NOT public knowledge, NOT open to the public, are NOT free, and are PRIVATE, INVITE-ONLY shows. I would really appreciate it if you removed all posts pertaining to this matter, lest I have to cancel the entire series.
thank you so much D. that’s such great news. i’m going to try my best to make it.
no it’s every other Wed, and there’s basically no listing anywhere. You have to get on the black abba mailing list to find out whats playing (which is usually emailed 24-48hrs before it shows) which you can do simply by emailing
Often it’s just the cinefile clan that show up but anyone can come.
They often don’t know what their showing until the last minute and it’s predicated on what prints he’s just aquired. I can tell you Hadrian is always in search of cheap prints.. (to purchase, borrow, rent, etc) should anyone have a line on that
does this happen every wednesday? is there a listing on any bulletins?! i wish i had known sooner…
anyone can show up, it’s completely free, no invite necessary. Just be prepared for a ‘lively’ audience.
Doesn’t anyone care that YOR is playing? It’s finally showing..this is it, the one movie everyone on this thread has been discussing and now the chance is here…
what are these Black Abba screenings. I’ve heard about them… is it invite only? can other people attend?
War will be playing for another week and they are booked for another movie after that already, just to give you a heads up.
I wanted to let everyone know…Hadrian of Cinefile has aquired a nice print of YOR for his Black Abba midnight screenings at the Nuart. (for next Wed Sept 5 2007) He would love to get it shown at the National as well if such a thing could be arranged. I’m gonna give John Stiener a call see if he wants to show up. Repeat YOR: Hunter From the Future at the Nuart Sept 5 2007 midnight in 35mm 4 track optical dolby Yor-o-sound
Someone needed to contact Patrick Goldstein?
Well Jet Li’s “War” will be playing first run at the National when it comes out. I doubt that’ll do super well but hopefully it gets some people to the theatre…
I scanned the LA Times webpage, Patrick Goldstein wrote the article about the Crest vs Landmark. It was part of his weekly Big Picture column. His e-mail address is nowhere to be found on the site. I’m not sure if he is the right person, I hate to send this link to someone at random. It should be someone who would take it to heart. A brief note with this page could be enough explanation of the history of the National, the current state of it, and the hopes to keep it open longer (and patronized).
Yes I saw that article, Brad, about Majestic Crest vs. Landmark, wasn’t it?
I have something on the back burner regarding both the National and the Crest. I’ve had some experience with publicity and getting things into the media, maybe I can make a little noise. Not sure at all how it will play out or what difference it’ll make, but it has my interest and i can try.
And sure, Brad, why not contact the Times and any other media outlet you can imagine about both places? Go for it.
I would also help if the National got a website and online ticketing.
The L.A. times ran an article about the Crest not too long ago, and The Fairfax Cinemas. I’m not sure how those articles got initiated. Maybe if someone sent this thread to someone at the Times they will do a similar article for the Calendar section.
That would be nice if they got some good stuff in the fall. Don’t know if it could save the National, but it sure couldn’t hurt. I’d like to see Variety do an article on the challenges currently facing the National and the the Crest, hopefully focus a little industry attention there and MAYBE, hopefully, increase their chances for getting a break.