L.A.’s New Beverly Cinema

Moviegoers at the New Beverly Cinema wait in line for the Tim Burton double feature of "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" and "Ed Wood." The New Beverly Cinema is known for its daily screenings of 35mm films as opposed to digital formats.

Moviegoers at the New Beverly Cinema wait in line for the Tim Burton double feature of “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” and “Ed Wood.” The New Beverly Cinema is known for its daily screenings of 35mm films as opposed to digital formats.

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June 1, 2017 5:12 PM PT

At the New Beverly Cinema, at 7165 Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles, owner Quentin Tarantino continues the traditions of the single-screen repertory cinema founded in 1978 with daily double features of classic, cult, independent and foreign films, all in glorious 35 mm.

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New Beverly Cinema manager Matt Dinan sells tickets to the double feature.

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A sign on the New Beverly Cinema ticket window warns against disruptive moviegoing.

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The concession stand at the New Beverly Cinema serves all the usual movie treats like popcorn, candy, soft drinks -- burgers, hot dogs and coffee too.

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New Beverly Cinema staffer Charlie Tarabour fills a bag of popcorn.

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The projection booth at the New Beverly Cinema.

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Projectionist Gariana Abeyta inspects a film reel at the New Beverly Cinema.

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Abeyta checks the reel during a 35-mm screening of “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” at the New Beverly Cinema.

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Brian Quinn, a manager at the New Beverly, sits in the movie house's projection room surrounded by o

Brian Quinn sits in the projection room surrounded by older movie reels at the New Beverly Cinema in 2007. He is a manager at the movie house.

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New Beverly Cinema archivist Aaron Martz inspects a film to make sure it’s not damaged and is ready for its next screening.

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Trailers, including for many Quentin Tarantino films, inside the New Beverly Cinema’s projection booth.

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Matt Dinan, one of New Beverly Cinema’s managers, addresses the audience before the screening of “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.”

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Cody Chavez, dressed as Pee-wee, came to the New Beverly Cinema from Orange County with his brother to see “Big Adventure.”

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A foreign movie poster for Quentin Tarantino’s “Death Proof” is displayed outside the New Beverly Cinema.

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Theater manager Matt Dinan changes the marquee at the New Beverly Cinema.

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Director Quentin Tarantino outside the New Beverly Cinema in 2007.

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