I don't really like the idea of going to the movies as a date. You are basically sitting quietly for two hours with your companion, then go home. Why not just stay home and wait for Netflix? The environment would certainly be more comfortable and if I cooked, the food would be yummilicious. My husband has a different point of view, he loves going to the movies and thinks they are great for dates. Our differing points of view and taste in movies keep us from going to the movies together.
The Archlight is a place that I have been, but haven't fully appreciated all that they have to offer. The Hollywood location has the Cinerama Dome, which opened in 1963 and was one of the few theaters in the world capable of exhibiting 3-projector cinerama format film. It has a circular auditorium featuring a huge screen and seats for almost 1,000. That alone makes the movie going experience different than the norm.
There are also "21+ Screenings" that only allow those over the age of 21 to attend and have the option to drink beer and wine. That isn't as much of a draw for me as their cafe's menu selections are. Of course they serve popcorn, but how about with real butter or their own freshly made caramel corn? Or hummus, gourmet cheese & fruit plate, a variety of salads, sandwiches and pastas, fish & chips and the list goes on (and includes creme brulee and carrot cake).
One more drawing point (for me) is there are weekly screenings of films that are listed on AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies list. "His Girl Friday", "Suddenly Last Summer", "To Catch A Thief" & " Tootsie" are all on the current screening schedule. (At both the Hollywood and Sherman Oaks locations)
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