Del Mar Theatre
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(831) 469-3220,(831) 469-3224NileGuide Expert tip:
Best movie theatre in Santa CruzDescription:
There's nothing quite like an old fashioned movie theatre, one with a brightly lit marquee, carpeted stairways and lacquered banisters that lead to the 2nd story auditoriums, crushed red velvet seats, and heavy curtains that pull back to reveal the silver screen. The Del Mar Theatre on Pacific Ave. is one such theatre, modeled after the movie palaces of yore. While it generally shows indie flicks and potential Oscar winners, one of the highlights of any Santa Cruzan's week is the Midnight Movie. Each Friday and Saturday night, the Del Mar selects a film not in theaters, classics like The Goonies, Edward Scissorhands, The Big Lebowski, and The Rockie Horror Picture Show (moviegoers definitely dress up for this one) to play at 12am. Prizes are given out, the crowd is usually in high spirits, and its fun to see a film you'd normally have to rent on the big screen.The Del Mar also hosts a number of film festivals throughout the year, including the Santa Cruz Film Festival, Pacific Rim Film Festival, and BANFF Film Festival.
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