James Bridges Theater — Local services in Los Angeles

UCLA - PLEASE GIVE US BACK OUR PARKING NEXT TO THIS THEATRE.

When the "James Bridges" theatre was "The Billy Wilder Theatre" - parking was allowed right next to the theatre.

Now that parking lot is completely empty at evening movie times but the newly named "James Bridges" theatre (same seats, same place, with the "Billy Wilder" name being relocated into a newly built Arm & Hammer Museum location) ..... committee doesn't allow movie goers into that big, empty, attached lot. I went there last night to see some films from China and that neighboring garage was empty - yet signs posted all over for a requirement to have certified parking permits now in that one neighboring garage.

Just a walk down the street? Come on - it's an old theatre late at night with a huge empty parking lot attached to it being reserved for a handful of cars at that time of night. Apparently the committee is having their cake and eating it too.

Angry?

You bet --

As for the film's they show here - old, unangled seats BUT absolutely excellent films of great depth.

Also excellent quality of the copies...

An old university theater (cramped seating) that's used as a classroom during weekdays and rented out for events at night and during the weekend. The service varies depending on how the event organizers want to run their event (so your experience may vary with each event).

With that said, it is the school's policy to prohibit food and beverages from the theater, and lately the staff has been stricter about this rule. You might want to fuel up on calories and drinks before arriving.

Interesting programming on behalf of UCLA's Melnitz movies and GSA who both show free movies! GSA always shows new films before they hit theaters. In recent months I've watched Call Me By Your Name, Shape of Water, and Isle of Dogs (at no cost)! Just make sure to register on Eventbrite and show up early, seats are first come first serve.

Lastly, I'll let you in on a secret! There's free street parking on Loring Ave. and Conway Ave. (intersecting with Comstock Ave.) after 6pm. It's a 10-15 minute walk from the theater but definitely worth it if you want to save $8-12 from using the university's...

I was a film student at UCLA and always had a great time watching both classic and new films in this theater. It's one of the few that can project multiple formats ranging from 16 mm film to 4K Digital. The ASC uses this theater for their meetings because the calibration for both color and luminosity is dialed in. If you're a film buff I would highly recommend any opportunity to watch a feature in this...