Laemmle Claremont 5 — Attraction in Claremont

What a privilege to view the documentary "Only In Theaters" at this theater. The storytelling is superb. I highly recommend seeing it before it leaves the theaters (Currently playing (Nov 2022) at the Claremont Laemmle theater). If you're not able to see it in the theater, put it on your list to watch when it goes to streaming. The showing that I saw had a Q & A after with the President/CEO of the family-owned Laemmle independent theaters Greg Laemmle and the Director of the film Raphael Sbarge. This 80+ year-old family-run independent theater chain was originally motivated by a desire to bring art/culture, particularly foreign films to the LA county area, which were not accessible to people decades ago other than to fly to another country to view a foreign film. This family led the way for independent cinema. Their struggle to keep the business alive, especially through the pandemic is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Beautiful film.

The theater has great prices on concessions. Tickets are reasonable and the movie selection is fantastic. As an independent theater they are able to show films that you are unlikely to find in commercial theater. They are also able to support lesser known film makers by showing their films.

Each theater is intimate with comfortable seating, cupholders and large clear screens and good sound quality. Friendly service and great location. I love this...

So my family want to see Despicable Me and they want to go to the Terra Vista in Rancho Cucamonga. I talk them into going to the Laemmle in Claremont because the Laemmle has better popcorn, (real butter, not wd40) We get there just before the 4:20 showing. Now it's kids movie, right? and kids like popcorn, right? There isn't any popcorn! The two idiots behind the counter can't be bothered to turn around and see if there is any popcorn??? I ask the girl if she knows who is the guru of popcorn and she doesn't get it. The guy finally wakes up, panics and burns the popcorn. They have to dump it out and start over. I am told to come back ten minutes into the movie to get our popcorn. Are you kidding me? It gets better. I call and ask for the manager and get a guy who says "I'm a manager". I tell him the story and he says, "I'm sorry about that"... that's it! It is really too bad because their popcorn (when they bother to make it) really is quite good. Next time I go I'll call first and ask them if anyone is monitoring the...

This theater is really quiet usually during the weekdays and that's what I really love about it. It's a small independent theater chain and it supports local artists in the area. You can always find their artwork decorating the walls of theaters hallways and if you ask the concessions for a price quote from the artist they usually have that information if you are wanting to take one home with you. The prices for tickets are really cheap compared to the bigger theater and while the screen aren't as big it's always clean and the seats are comfortable and the sounds is more than adequate so I'm a happy camper. The prices for snacks and popcorn are fair too. Overall I very much enjoy this theater and am a...