As a movie lover with decades of experience, I can’t help but feel a pang of sadness upon hearing the news that the historic Bruin Theatre and Fox Village Theatre in Westwood, Los Angeles will be screening their last films. These theaters have been an integral part of the city’s cinematic history since the 1930s, hosting movie premieres and providing a space for film lovers to come together and enjoy the magic of cinema.
As a passionate moviegoer, I’m sad to share that the historic Bruin Theatre and Fox Village Theatre in Westwood Village will show their final films this coming Thursday. Regrettably, the lease for these iconic Los Angeles cinemas is expiring, leaving their future uncertain.
The Bruin, a streamline-moderne style theater that opened in 1937, is now being marketed by Newmark, a commercial real estate firm. Newmark facilitated the sale of the Fox Village, which is located next to the Bruin but boasts a larger seating capacity of approximately 1400 seats, compared to the Bruin’s 670 seats.
The two locations boast rich histories of playing host to film premieres. Notably, the Bruin was a significant setting in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”
As a film enthusiast myself, I’ve been fortunate to enjoy the partnership between The Golin Family and Regency Theaters for the last fourteen years. Now, we, as the building’s owners, are taking some time to consider what lies ahead for The Bruin. Owen Solomon, our representative, spoke on behalf of us in expressing our gratitude for this longstanding relationship.
As a movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that I’m part of an exciting project. In early February, I became one of the new owners, along with an amazing team of filmmakers, to revive the 1931 Fox Village Cinema. Although the grand reopening date isn’t set yet, we’re eagerly working on some fantastic updates.
According to Lyndon Golin, president of Regency Theatres, there is currently no information available about any upcoming plans for the Bruin.
I reached out to Reitman’s team to ask if there was any possibility of him getting involved with the Bruins, apart from his current role at the Village. Unfortunately, they didn’t get back to me with a response.
In the past few decades, Westwood, once a top destination for moviegoers on Los Angeles’ Westside, has seen the closure of most of its many theaters. Currently, only two cinemas – Landmark Westwood on Broxton and iPic on Wilshire – remain in Westwood Village. The AMC Century City 15, located nearby, has now become the leading movie exhibitor in the area.
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2024-07-22 03:16