la_observed provided notice today that the Mann’s National in Westwood is finally closed for good. In the linked CinemaTreasures article there are more details on the theatre, including a complete list of all the movies shown there.
Boy, does that bring back memories.
10/23/74 … 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (RE, 1 week, 70mm-stereo)
My first date, with a girl I met through a friend from camp. I later took that girl to the prom. I have no idea what happened to her, but I do remember her well.
06/12/81 … RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (16 weeks, 70mm-Dolby Stereo)
This was a UCLA Computer Club expedition, a matinee, to see the perfect matinee movie.
Goodbye National. I’ll miss you. You were a part of my life.