Posted by The L.A. Conservancy is bringing its classic film screening series, Last Remaining Seats, back for its 29th season, with a selection of six iconic films screened at unique vintage movie theaters in downtown Los Angeles.
All screenings will occur over an 18-day stretch this coming June, starting off with Psycho to be shown at the Million Dollar Theater on June 10.
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Of course my personal favorite? Raiders of the Lost Ark at the Ace Hotel on June 27.
Tickets are available for $20 per show at the Conservancy website.
Check the full listing of movies, dates, times and venues below!
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 8pm | Psycho (1960)
Million Dollar Theatre (1918)
Showers grew scarce after the release of Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic thriller. Just for opening night, props from the movie will be on display at the theatre, courtesy of NBCUniversal Archives & Collections.
Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 8pm | City Lights (1931)
Los Angeles Theatre (1931)
The Los Angeles Theatre opened with the premiere of this Charlie Chaplin gem.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 8pm | Dios se lo pague/God Bless You (1948)
Palace Theatre (1911)
Argentinian classic co-presented with the Latin American Cinemateca of Los Angeles.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 8pm | How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)
The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (1964)
Special guest: David Newman, accomplished film composer and son of Oscar©-winning composer Howard Newman
Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Bacall, and Betty Grable sparkle in their quest for monied matrimony. Just for this screening, a selection of fine reproduced vintage clothing, courtesy of reVamp Vintage, will be on display in the lobby.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 8pm | Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Orpheum Theatre (1926)
Gene Wilder leads a terrific cast in this timeless interpretation of the Roald Dahl tale. All movie goers will receive a $10 Candy Card on the night of the show, courtesy of local candy boutique Sugarfina.
Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 2pm and 8pm | Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
The Theatre at Ace Hotel (1927)
Evening screening host: Leonard Maltin, film critic/historian
Indiana Jones bursts onto the screen for the first time in Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster blend of action and adventure.
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