Oscars Outdoors

Fun! I prefer the outdoor movie screenings here over the Hollywood Forever ones. First, you don’t need to line up at 5:30 to get decent seats. We showed up at 7 (the movie starts at 8) for Point Break and still got great seats. They also seem to have some sort of Q+A or presentation before every movie. Before Point Break, they had Lori Petty and the film’s editor and sound editor on stage, sharing their memories of making the film. The tickets are only $ 5, and the parking is free! As long as you remember to buy your tickets ahead of time, you can’t go wrong.

Had much fun in a relaxed environment. Everyone is friendly from the staff to the other patrons. There are some really cool table settings. We relax with a glass of wine, water, our food and low chairs. BE SURE to bring blankets. It gets cold at night. Reminds me of an old time drive in. Truly nice. We love it.

Unilocal INSIDER TIP FROM DOREEN (AKA AZN PERSUASION): Best outdoor screening in LA.
*****
$ 5 a ticket, free easy parking, old school concession stand commercials, special guests, special things on display, food trucks, and any area is a good seat. I went last year for Princess Bride. This year I went for Ground Hog Day and they had a polka band playing from 630pm to 8pm and 5 special guests were there. They had 3 food trucks and now the restroom is inside the bldg (last year they had 2 porta potties). I will be going again and plan to go at least once every year.

I still don’t understand how nobody seems to know about this. I think it might be the best kept secret in LA.
So there are loads of places to see outdoor movies… and I love them all… but this one is my hands-​down FAVORITE.
First of all, it’s a steal. Five dollars for adults, 3 dollars for students, FREE for kids under 10, and FREE parking right across the street. Somebody pinch me.
We took the kiddos to see Peter Pan tonight. Two adults, a teenager, and three grade-​schoolers. Tickets and parking set us back a meager 15 dollars for our entire party of six, and we brought our own food (and wine!), though there were food trucks on site as well.
The space is smaller than at some other outdoor venues, so be prepared to sit close to your neighbors. We brought sleeping bags and pillows, and the children were able to see just fine, even though there were folks with chairs all around us. Our neighbors were super friendly — chatted with us before the movie, shared their snacks, and didn’t seem to mind our small army of children (it WAS Peter Pan, after all…).
They gave a little presentation before the movie, which was a little long for the small people but interesting for the adults. They even asked a few trivia questions and handed out some prizes. So fun!
All in all, it was an amazing night. We will definitely be buying tickets for some more shows this summer!

Five years into my Los Angeles residency and I’m only learning about this now?
One of many places to see outdoor movies in Los Angeles, but distinctive in that you’re watching the films in the backyard of The Acadamy deciding who gets all those bronze statues. I just saw Joss Whedon and his cast get interviewed by Matt Holzman of KCRW after a screening of Joss’ «Much Ado About Nothing».
Oscars Outdoors just upgraded their projector and purchased a larger outdoor screen. Quite an operations.
You must reserve tickets that cost $ 5 and I hear they go fast. So check out what’s available now for Summer 2013.

Fun fun fun!!!
Saw Goonies last summer. Chunk from the movie (all grown up now) was up on stage to say hi before the movie started.
We took in our own wine & snacks. and we bought some stuff from the food truck.
Mellow crowd all out to just enjoy a nice evening… only $ 5 for in advance tickets…
parked accross the street for FREE!!! And really had a great time!
The 2013 summer series just went on sale yesterday!!! Just got tickets for Beetlejuice and King Kong.
Great line up this year… get your tickets quick!

I am hesitant to write this review, since I don’t want tickets to be harder to get than they already are, but the Academy has done a great job of creating a communal and affordable atmosphere to enjoy the classics on the big screen, amongst the stars.
We saw White Christmas here last year and they brought in fake snow machines!
Bring a few blankets, low profile chairs and some money for food trucks and you will have a great time. Not even a parking ticket could ruin our night!

This was my 2^nd time watching a film outdoors at this location. We watched White Christmas (my first time) I must say film was amazing and the Christmas spirit was all around you, including snow at the end of the film (reminded me of Disneyland).
The only upsetting thing that almost ruined the entire film was a lady that was singing every lyric in the movie, wait she was also speaking as the characters were speaking… Oh my God!!! please, lady be quiet!!! In my there was about 6 and no one seemed to want to interrupt nor tell her to stop — halfway through the film i had enough and nicely asked her if she could please stop singing, she was nice enough to stop and after that it was all good, we were finally able to enjoy the rest of the film.
Will definitely come back and will make sure to avoid singers sitting behind us :)

Simply put: forget Hollywood Forever. It’s not worth the hassle of parking, lining up, rushing in for a seat, speaker in your ear, drunk people stumbling around, cigarette and weed contact, herding out after, etc.
Oscars Outdoors is nearly too good to be true.
You’ve already heard the pros from other reviews: free parking, no lines, great seats, cheap tickets, food trucks and that special ambiance of being at an Academy function.

I went to the screening of Back to the Future, one of my all time favorite movies. I was REALLY excited just to sit down and watch it as I haven’t seen it on the big screen since it’s original 1985 release. I had read prior to going that there was free parking but knowing Hollywood… I didn’t really believe it. I was pleasantly surprised to find a whole lot of free parking (not just sketchy parking) across the street on a side street (easy entrance and exit). All of the security and staff were extremely friendly and helpful (always a plus) and I was very happy to find no line! The event was well organized, clean, and not crowded.
I have been to screenings at the Hollywood Forever cemetery and thought those were really fun. This screening was maybe even better because of the more intimate setting and it felt a bit more special… not so «seenster» of an event. It looked like everyone was there just to have a great time and watch an awesome movie which was nice to see especially in Hollywood. I feel very fortunate to have attended Oscars Outdoors the first season because it isn’t a popular event just yet. It’ll be a good event as long as the movies are good and it remains organized, but it was nice being part of something new in a city I love.
The night my friends and I went was really warm so no blankets were needed. It was a happy crowd and there were no lines for the food trucks nor the restrooms! Miracle. Also, maybe TMI, but the restrooms were porta potties… not my fave but they were VERY clean and not scary at all which is extremely important especially for us ladies.
The only downside I would point out was the sound but it wasn’t that bad. The levels were a little off when the score would come in but I heard all of my favorite lines fine. For $ 5? I’m not gonna knock a star off for that.
The original Jennifer and «Save the clock tower» old lady were there, which was fun. An additional plus to the night was just the way the whole event was handled. They really took the look of it all into consideration. From the golden Oscars all over the walk way, to the lights behind the grass area, to the layout of the entire event. I should’ve expected that from the Academy but I didn’t and it was a nice surprise. It’s always nice to have everything taken into consideration, including the little details. My friends and I kept repeating, «What a fun night!» It was a really lovely time and it makes me love LA summer nights that much more.
I’d like to take this time to thank the Academy! :)

Highly recommend. Amazing time. Not much to say that hasn’t already been written. Especially Yvette T and Mel D’s reviews.
Just make sure you get advance tix on their website and bring a chair. If it’s a high chair you have to sit in the back which in my opinion is way better.
A bonus was a chunk of the cast from the Karate Kid that attended!

Karate Kid movie night. $ 5 per person — sells out fast!
We had an AWESOME time. We did a girls night out (4 girls) and we were all virgins to outdoor movie watching. The grass area was smaller than I expected but it was a nice size. They offered free parking across the street (off Homewood Avenue).
There was a group of friends all wearing karate kid head bands to set the mood. The atmosphere was lively. A lot of people brought food and wine but quite a few people were in line at one of the three food trucks that were parking next to the grass/​movie area.
Before the movie started, they played a little video clip made especially for that night — it was none other than Ralph Macchio. After they finished playing the short video, the host came on stage and said they had some special guests. It wasn’t the 2 main characters but they got Daniel’s mom, The Cobra-​Kai sensei, and the guy who played Johnny, the main teenage villain. What a nice surprise! They talked about the filming, etc., It was GREAT!
Though it was very hot during the day, it got very cold during the movie (which starts around 9pm) so make sure to bring a warm blanket. We also laid down for all of the movie so a pillow is a good idea — we used our purses.
Make sure to leave knives at home (if you need to cut cheese or slice anything, bring plastic or have it already sliced), they also took my pepper spray which I had attached to my keychain so they held it until the end of the night.
The Oscars outdoor movie night was definitely an experience I won’t soon forget.

Best way to spend a summer night. Warning: will absolutely make you fall in love with Los Angeles. Bring the out-​of-​towners. Make them green with envy.
1. FREE parking right across the street. (Not a typical LA thing, but the out-​of-​towners won’t know that!)
2. Only advance ticket sales available: $ 5 general, $ 3 student (they do not check for student ID’s at the door). Means no crazy lines. No need to print out your tickets. As long as they can scan the bar code from your mobile phone.
3. Gorgeous venue. Not a bad seat in the house.
4. Bring your own food + drinks (alcohol allowed)! Or buy from the rotating food trucks.
5. Restrooms (portable ones) are right inside the small lot where the food trucks are parked.
Lucky to have made it to the inaugural season of the Oscars Outdoors event, especially for Princess Bride, since it sold out in 2 minutes online! We even had special surprise guests, including Westley himself, who has not aged a day since the movie came out. Honest.
If you haven’t had a chance to catch a screening, tickets for August 2012 go on sale soon. Set your calendars reminders!
Tips:
— GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY!
— Bring an extra blanket as it does get chilly near the end of the night.
— Gates open at 6:30pm. Movie starts at 8:00pm (roughly, depending on sunset).

The Academy’s O.O. event deserves strong 4-​stars for the very simple but valid reasons:
* intimate venue = no overcrowding! (you must buy $ 5 tix in advance)
* free parking lot located right across street
* allows you to bring in own picnic basket & alcohol; or there is food truck on-​site
* lawn seating, huge 40′ screen ensures no blocked views
* movie starts after sunset
Our party watched the classic «Princess Bride» last night. The MOST fabulous surprise of night was Cary Elwes (Westley), the casting director, and the costume designer all answering a short Q&A live right before the film. A few females in the audience squealed in delight…
Some WOA:
* lawn got extremely dew-​y as night progressed… be forewarned of foods/​blankets getting damp
* it’s Hollywood… you can’t avoid those darn helicopters flying overhead once in awhile
Amazing, simple, and fabulous experience~!

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science has opened an outdoor screening venue across the street from their Pickford Center. With a newly landscaped sloping lawn you can bring your lawn chairs to see a different classic movie each Friday and Saturday evening at dusk. Bring a picnic basket with wine and beer if you like. Also they have several food trucks parked on the site for hot foods and deserts. Open to the public, tickets are only $ 5. and parking is free. First class digital projection and sound on a large 40 foot screen. Tonight’s film (June 15) was «Casablanca» and was sold out as was all the screenings for the month of June, so when tickets go in sale, buy them right away. Unfortunately for the first half hour of the movie, we were treated by Los Angeles’ helicopters hovering nearby — all 5 of them which made for a noisy experience. Hopefully this will not be a regular occurrence. Highly recommended for film lovers. It’s kid friendly so bring them too.