The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood

6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA

Address:	6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Phone:	+1 323-461-2020
Site:	egyptiantheatre.com
Rating:	4.4

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Rick Kilpatrick

A true Hollywood Treasure, hidden behind its huge front courtyard. American Cinematheque owns and operates this 93-year-old Historical Landmark, built in 1922 by Sid Grauman, held Hollywoods first-ever Red Carpet premiere. Grauman sold the Egyptian and built the Chinese Theatre and El Capitan Theatre across from it, both a few minutes west on Hollywood Blvd from the Egyptian. Get on their mailing list as American Cinematheque also owns the 75-year-old Aero Theatre in Santa Monica. Throughout the year both theatres are home to numerous film festivals genre-related and foreign as well as anniversary screenings and sneak previews, all of which include Q&A events with actors, directors, screenwriters and others involved with the films. Do yourselves a favor and go online and sign-up for the mailing list. American Cinematheque is a nonprofit so you wont be bombarded with emails. Youll simply receive links to the monthly calendar and special event announcements for both the Egyptian and Aero. Membership pays for itself. 4 free vouchers, reduced ticket prices, free member-only events, pre-sales and front-of-the-line privileges, and membership is tax deductible. Most importantly you get to support both historical landmarks.

Johan Malmsten

Went there the other day to see Lawrence of Arabia in 70 mm. Well worth it! Great presentation. Enthusiastic staff. And the whole lobby had that old school single screen movie palace look. Though the theater itself was oddly built. The back rows are on the familiar slope downwards. But then you see the front half of the seats. Sloping upwards again to a screen that is so high up that only those in the row furthest back dont have to tilt their head backwards. It was fully serviceable from my seat. My eye-level was only slightly under the screen (about 1/3 into the lower part of the screen is considered optimum by many standards). But I really pity the patrons in the first half. Not only is the screen high up but the floor slopes in the wrong direction. So those viewers must have seen this epic wildly distorted. My recommendation for seats are the middle of row "N". If the surround sound isnt important to you Id say walk higher up in the back for a more comfortable view. Apart from that and that I noticed the image was projecting about a foot or two into the lower screen mask Id hesitate no further in getting a membership but Im from sweden and wont be visiting LA often enough.

Chad Kotz

The Egyptian is my favorite theatre in Los Angeles. Im a sucker for movie palaces and the Egyptian is a legend among those theatres, so I am a bit biased. Its really well restored and maintained, and Ive never been uncomfortable due to temperature. The seats are hit-or miss for comfort however. Theres always an interesting selection of independent and classic cinema as well as really cool events (a lot of them double features). The cost is slightly higher than some theatres - but if you get a membership, you make your money back in discounted tickets after 5 movies. One of the added values of this theatre is that many of the screenings are projected on film - mostly 35mm, sometimes 70mm and 16mm. This comes with the usual ups and downs. On one hand, I saw a projection of a restored Los Tallos Amargos (The Bitter Stems) that was beautiful - on the other hand I saw the worst print Ive ever seen of any film (Star Trek: The Motion Picture, in this case). So, clearly they take what they can get and buyer beware for these screenings since theres no money back. Ive never seen a bad DCP projection here, ever.

Amalisha HuEck

A pleasant and intriguing atmosphere, great people all around; from the regular stuff to a whole bunch of volunteers, who are helpful and welcoming. One feels extremely comfortable by spending an evening and watching "The Lawrence of Arabia" or some other classic picture on that big screen; sitting on one of those comfortable seats, where every single person has a great view of the screen. What can be better than spending multiple days at the historic Graumans Egyptian Theatre at some Film Festival or any other Event. It is exceptional and quite unforgettable to have a reception for your new film, while enjoying the sight of the exterior and interior walls, which contain Egyptian-style paintings and hieroglyphs. If you feel like giving yourself a gift, visit the Graumans Egyptian Theatre and treat yourself to a great movie.

Sean Buckman

Mad Summer was supposed to be an amazing show but it wasnt. There was hardly even a show for most of the attendees. Will Call had a "glitch in their system." and apparently threw out a third of the tickets that were sold to that event. The people working the event hardly had any idea what was going on while I listened to scared and concerned concert goers around me having the same problem as I did where their name didnt show up on the will call list. It only takes one drugged out promoter to screw the pooch and The Egyptian really knows how to pick them. I will never go back to The Egyptian and I wouldnt suggest that anyone ever go either.

Russell Towne

A classic movie theater in the heart of Hollywood. Not far from the other classic, Grummans Chinese Theater (name has been changed of course). The Egyptian is a slightly above average theater, complete with balcony seating, and a pretty solid screen and sound system. What sets it apart is the films shown. Not many (if any) big time commercial films, rather an eclectic array of independents and classic films. You can get discounted seats by joining the American Cinematheque. Its location is surrounded by places to meet and/or eat, so very easy to make an event out of your visit.

Alexander Cain

I went for the annual New Years celebration at this theatre so I can only talk about that. The experience was very underwhelming for me. I ordered VIP tickets but the VIP line was just as long as regular line. The majority of the party was outside which really sucked because it was 35 degrees outside. Even while waiting for VIP it took about 20 minutes to get our first drink. By the time it was 1am the security guard was already saying last call and kicking us to fend in the cold. I didnt enjoy my evening at the Egyptian theatre to say the least.

Laura S

I love this place. I come here for movie screenings and film festivals. The place is just iconic in LA. THEATER: Very clean and comfy seats. I sit in the front too and its been fine. I love the Q&A too. You can see from any seat. REFRESHMENTS: Overpriced like all theaters but very limited. But this is an OLD theater BATHROOMS: A lot of space. AMBIANCE: Very Hollywood. Great photo ops and just HISTORY! Ive been here just for photos! The lights and everything! PARKING: Street or paid lots OVERALL: I love this place.

Jeannette G.

Great art house theatre! I too watched the Return of the Jedi on May 4th so it was a bit of a treat to watch it in the place that hosted its premiere 30 years ago. The Egyptian is a great house to watch classic films as films were meant to be watched. It was as much a treat to watch the movie as it was the going to the place where you were watching the movie. I am glad that Hollywood has preserved some of its structures; I only wish it was true for more of them.

Crystal

我們在此期間的影院 TCM 電影節來說時間！劇場本身是壯觀和觀賞電影的好地方。我很驚訝的是使用點上的主而窄的地板有, 如果要他們將緊密重。但是陽臺的嵌入的更標準大小和女友那裏！

Elijah Miller

An excellent theatre! I just love this place. I have been here on many occasions to watch their classic films; most of them on 35 or 70mm the way there were meant to be seen. The exterior architecture is absolutely beautiful as well as the theatre itself. Very spacious and clean -- I believe a 600+ seater. They have a huge screen and great sound system. Come here to see a classic film. You wont be disappointed.