Refresh for updates …On Monday, a number of prominent Hollywood figures called on social media to mourn the closure of Arclight Cinemas.
“Well, that’s a tweet.” Knives out and The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson. ‘Every person who worked at Arclight loved movies, and you felt it. Send love to every diaper, driver and projectionist who shook that blue shirt and made it such a special place. ”
Meanwhile, Barry Jenkins – the Oscar winner – Moonlight, and upcoming Amazon series The underground railway –simply tweeted: “F ** K.”
Writer-Director Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Old Guard, Beyond the Lights)also feeling the hurt and tweeting: ‘It hurts so much. The Arclight is my thing. Clean, great sound, allotted stadium seats, great popcorn, movie introductions. A true movie experience. ”
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Roland Emmerich, the writer-director behind films including Midway and Independence Day, thanks ArcLight and Pacific Theaters (which also closes) for the “many amazing movie experiences” they provided. “Cinephiles will definitely miss the iconic Cinerama Dome, which is such an integral part of Los Angeles movie culture!” he added.
Actor and comedian Jamie Kennedy adapted the news with reference to his character, Randy, from the Shout franchise. ‘SJOE !!! This is the 1st place I ever saw in 2001. The DOME, ‘he said. ‘The experience of going to see a movie there was extraordinary, it was absolutely humble. If Randy had lived in the real world, I feel like he would have run the joint! ‘
The deadline today broke the news that Arclight and Pacific Theaters will not reopen after being hit hard financially by the Covid-19 pandemic. “It was not the outcome anyone wanted,” said Decurion, the theater owner.
We will update this story with further responses as it comes in.
🥺 Well, it’s struggling. Every person who worked at the Arclight loved movies very much, and you felt it. Send love to every diaper, driver and projectionist who shook that blue shirt and made it such a special place.
– Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) 13 April 2021
FOK https://t.co/aPeTwpUp3H
– Barry Jenkins (@BarryJenkins) 13 April 2021
It hurts so much. The Arclight is my thing. Clean, great sound, allotted stadium seats, great popcorn, movie introductions. A true movie experience. 🤬 https://t.co/EtkfA9sMCx
– Gina Prince-Bythewood (@GPBmadeit) 13 April 2021
Thank you so much ArcLight Cinemas and Pacific Theaters for the many amazing movie experiences. Cinephiles will definitely miss the iconic Cinerama Dome, which is such an integral part of Los Angeles movie culture! https://t.co/iMSqGj89sI
– Roland Emmerich (@rolandemmerich) 13 April 2021
SJOE !!! This is the 1st place I’ve ever seen 2001. The DOME. And the Arclight with the announcements. The experience of going to see a movie there was different from world, being in one was absolutely humiliating. If Randy had lived in the real world, I feel like he would have run the joint! ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/633oI44N7V
– Jamie Kennedy (@JamieKennedy) 13 April 2021
If the Arclight really disappears, I’ll be crushed – it’s such an integral part of my life in Los Angeles. I was so, SO I was looking forward to the day when it’s all over and to which I can return @ArcLightCinemas…
– Mike Flanagan (@flanaganfilm) 13 April 2021
This is great for the employees and movie lovers. I will always be grateful # MyBigFatGreekWedding premiered at the ArcLight and in Pacific Theaters. Thank you. https://t.co/0m0fp963pZ
– Nia Vardalos (@NiaVardalos) 13 April 2021
The Arclight Hollywood was my favorite theater in the world to see movies. My home court for cinema in LA. I saw my first movie in LA there when I moved here in 2009, and the last movie before the pandemic there. Truly a bummer. https://t.co/sziPORAGcA
– Ben Schwartz (@rejectedjokes) 13 April 2021
Oh no. ArcLight Hollywood is my favorite place to watch movies. https://t.co/krBTcbDNEG
– John August (@johnaugust) 13 April 2021
Pacific and ArcLight theaters will not reopen after the pandemic, the company says https://t.co/vTYXgmWjVg
😢💔💔💔😭– Stacey Sher (@StaceySher) 13 April 2021
I’ve always loved The Arclight’s staff wearing their favorite movie on their name tag. Once, an employee who helped me wore The First Wives Club, a movie I was in, and all I thought was, ‘Really? My favorite movie is Alfred Hitchcock’s Rebecca. ” # just say https://t.co/XUrZMKo0nu
– Lea DeLaria (@realleadelaria) 13 April 2021
This is my Arclight! I loved being able to walk home from the movies with my son and talk about the next one he wanted to see https://t.co/4KRWD3evWU
– Funch (@RonFunches) 13 April 2021
I saw a Barbra Streisand do a question and answer after a performance of Yentl at the ArcLight – it was a Tuesday and I bought tickets for it 30 minutes in advance. Like what ?? It was bananas and amazing. Ugh, I can not go this way with this place – there are too many wonderful movie memories.
– Eliza Skinner (@elizaskinner) 13 April 2021
Arclight was the theater in Hollywood that confirmed you were ready to move to LA because you were crazy about movies. I really hope someone saves the dome (again)!
– Mike McMahan (@MikeMcMahanTM) 13 April 2021
Oh no. Not the Arclight.
Well super cartoonish generation dynastically rich.
Put your money where it counts now, because we can not lose the Arclight. https://t.co/42ZtydYho2
– Steven Pasquale (@StevePasquale) 13 April 2021
I and @ IoneSkye1 had our first kiss outside the Arclight https://t.co/32nkvDQllZ
– Ben Lee (@benleemusic) 13 April 2021
If you have to close one structure that looks like a giant golf ball, close Epcot.
– David Iserson (@davidiserson) 13 April 2021
I love the Arclight. Hollywood, Valley. They were wonderful.
One of the biggest thrills in my life was seeing my little 16mm movie in the Cinerama Dome.
I’ve seen so many of my favorite movies there. So many amazing after-movie Q and As.
This is a real blow.
– Brian Lynch (@BrianLynch) 13 April 2021
California’s ArcLight and Pacific Theaters Close Forever😔https: //t.co/zoQFDwtUPi pic.twitter.com/xXQnnCwSli
– KROQ (@kroq) 13 April 2021