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HTLA Presents: Revival House: Part 1 - The Nuart Theater

HTLA Presents: Revival House: Part 1 - The Nuart Theater

FromLA Made: The Barbie Tapes


HTLA Presents: Revival House: Part 1 - The Nuart Theater

FromLA Made: The Barbie Tapes

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Feb 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

How To LA is kicking off a new 10-part series we’re calling Revival House.  We are going to take you inside these spaces — the vintage spots and some newer ones — to explore their past and their present…and help you connect with some indie theaters in YOUR neighborhoods.
Our guide is How to LA producer Victoria Alejandro. our Los Feliz girly who loves to explore entertainment and the arts in LA. In this episode, Victoria is taking us to a midnight movie at the historic Nuart Theatre.The Nuart Theatre's art deco marquee lights up Santa Monica and Sawtelle — so head west with us to a screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and discover cult cinema past and present. 
Guests: Austin Fresh and Nina Minnelli, performers in the Nuart's "Rocky Horror" shadow cast; longtime, retired Nuart film programmer Mark Valen; president of Landmark Theatres Kevin Holloway; and theater historian Ross Melnick.
Read her love letter to LA's indie theaters: https://laist.com/news/how-to-la/revival-house-movies-hollywood-essay
Released:
Feb 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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