raymond on July 29, 2009, at 02:03PM – #1

Booo!! I thought they were gonna make this all extravagant since it is suppose to be the West Coast "flagship" theatre, I mean how about a marquee or one of those vertical signs with intricate details like one u would find "a la" Los Angeles Theater on Bway guess budget wouldnt allow it but that along with the subtle art deco decor wouldve definitely redeemed this edifice.

D on July 29, 2009, at 02:31PM – #2

They need to tear this down and start over.

David on July 29, 2009, at 04:30PM – #3

I completely agree with D - this building is so ugly and doesn't fit in with the rest of the building. This is just a complete FAIL.

Tim on July 29, 2009, at 09:46PM – #5

I am just happy to have a large movie complex downtown. This is long overdue. Personally, I always expected something like this to be built at Seventh Market Place (now called 7+Fig). No complaints here.

JM on July 29, 2009, at 10:31PM – #6

If they show movies, as far as I'm concerned, it's a win. Sorry to break it to you, but it's not exactly the Orpheum.

Jim on July 30, 2009, at 12:09AM – #7

Come on people, this theatre isn't even done yet! Give it a chance...once it's totally complete then I can understand the negative comments...but until then, it's like saying you don't like the looks of a salad when it's only lettuce.

John Swartz on July 30, 2009, at 09:39AM – #8

I can't wait! Soon we won't have to trek all the way to the Arclight to see quality flicks!

But, what oh what will happen to the Laimeles 4-plex! LOL

Karnig on July 30, 2009, at 11:55AM – #9

I'm having a difficult time understanding the concept and justification behind the design of this building.

There was obviously a conscious effort to distinguish its design from the rest of the complex. Fine. But why did they choose such a dated, ugly design? Truly, I don't understand it.

AB on July 30, 2009, at 11:57AM – #10

As I said in earlier LA Live-related posts-- the success of the theater will be tied in to how much the parking is. Paying almost the same amount for parking that you can pay for the actual movie ticket does not make sense. There needs to be validated parking along the lines of the Arclight or the Grove where it is only a few dollars.

Jasmijn on July 30, 2009, at 12:38PM – #11

Hey, look, it's the Westside Pavilion! :D

djm19 on July 30, 2009, at 02:18PM – #12

I think a more forward looking design would have been so much better.

JDeluis on July 30, 2009, at 03:03PM – #13

Did they build retail space outside the theater? It would be great to have cheap eats at L.A. Live. There is no way people are going to want to come watch a movie, pay expensive parking and pay $15 a plate for dinner when there are better places that are cheaper.

It's looking like The Americana, The Groove and The Bridge are better place to enjoy a weekend shopping and a movie.

JM on July 30, 2009, at 10:26PM – #14

I look forward to actually being able to walk to the movies. As far as Laemmle and Downtown Independent, I think cult movies and classics might be a good way to stay competitive.

loveandhatela on July 31, 2009, at 12:48PM – #16

I agree we have to wait until the place is finished and open...lets not be trigger happy.

I for one don't care about parking. I don't drive anymore and have been since about 2004/2005. So this is an urban place/location,use metro plain and simple. I go to the Archlight,CityWalk and Los Feliz cinemas- common denominator- they are all easily accessed via metro subway or bus.

I have a feeling that the Laemmle's will shut down within a year of the Regal opening. They opened in 1984, im sure their 20/25 year lease has expired and are on a month to month.

The Regal will also try to steal any independent/foreign film bookings, after all they have 14 screens and that's what they typically do, they call it "cine arts".

And if you want cheap/cheaper food options- please just leave and explore the adjacent downtown areas-old bank,fashion district,chinatown,etc.

The reason why there are higher priced food venues at LA Live is for the sole purpose of tourists and conventioneers. Remember we are getting a Ritz-Carlton not a Motel 6. You want cheap Tacos Mexico go down to 9th and Broadway.

poorresident on July 31, 2009, at 08:12PM – #17

Nothing say's welcome to Downtown L.A. when a local would rather have you leave and walk from L.A. Live to Broadway just to get a Taco, instead of having a cheap taco or a burger available next to a movie theater. Can't have the poor residents eating tacos with the tourists and yuppies.

Naturallawyer on August 01, 2009, at 01:30PM – #18

poorresident: Can you imagine the lines for a burger place right there? I can hear the complaining now...

The Pantry is close and LOTS of people go there before heading to a sporting event at Staples.

Ankur on August 03, 2009, at 01:01PM – #19

The Materon in SF looks better than this mess.

I just dont get it. Lets hope the tickets are 15+ bucks a piece too!!!

Oscar on August 04, 2009, at 06:12AM – #20

F*CK the regal, if there isn't FREE PARKING I ain't going.

Rather stick to the Laemmle's which now might turn out to be emptier and cheaper, which makes it EVEN BETTER!

However if I'm paying for parking A THOUSAND TIMES the Arclight!

Vanzant on August 04, 2009, at 08:51AM – #21

The Pantry is cheap eats, and theres a subway at the shell station on Hope and Olympic, $5 footlongs!

Tim on August 17, 2009, at 12:39PM – #22

Cheap & good tacos at the car wash across Olympic...I work at LA Live and all the eating places open for lunch have added Lunch specials to their menus. Prior to that, no lunch was under $20.